Food & Drink
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Where Middle-Class Families Went Out to Eat in the ’70s
Though it wasn’t an every-night occasion, going out to dinner wasn’t unheard of when you were growing up in the middle class in the 1970s. But when it happened, for the most part, there was a budget to be kept…
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Best German Restaurant in Every State
Full of rich, meaty, carbohydrate-dense dishes like bratkartoffeln (pan-fried potatoes), bratwurst (sausage), roulade (thinly rolled meat), and schnitzel (cutlet), German cuisine is some of the best comfort food around. Luckily, you don’t have to book a flight with Lufthansa to…
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The Only Fast-Food Tacos Worth Your Money
Mexican-style fast-food restaurants cover just about every inch of this country. Taco Bell has over 8,000 locations alone — in most cases, it’s easy to grab some fast-food tacos. But nearly all of these chains have a ton of menu…
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15 Quick and Easy Sheet-Pan Dinner Ideas
The sheet-pan dinner is a beautiful concept. For those of us who are short on time or just love a good lazy man’s hack, sheet pans can get a whole meal cooked beautifully, in a completely hands-off manner. A little…
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Popular Foods That Will No Longer Have Artificial Colors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is in a war against synthetic food dyes, led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Though there is no outright ban on most of the dyes yet, the FDA announced in April that…
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32 Retro Recipes for an Old-Fashioned Summer Luncheon
Getting together for a leisurely lunch is an old-fashioned pastime that needs to make a comeback. Luncheons bring up warm feelings, elegant vibes, and — of course — a lovely spread of food that women have been enjoying together for…
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7 Fast Food Chains That Use Real, High-Quality Chicken
Right after the good ol’ burger, chicken — whether fried, grilled, or sandwiched — is one of America’s favorite indulgences. Just about every fast-food joint has chicken on the menu,…
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The Most Popular French Fry Cut in Every State
There are so many kinds of french fries in this world, and they’re an essential part of many of our favorite meals. Can’t have a burger without ‘em. Can’t have…
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The 9 Biggest Fast-Food Chain Ripoffs
Fast food isn’t cheap anymore, whether that’s due to inflation, corporate greed, or a little bit of both. You can easily drop $10 or more on a combo meal now…
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Where to Get Free Fries on National French Fry Day
Mark your calendars, because National French Fry Day falls on Friday, July 11, this year. While you may not celebrate that “holiday” regularly, plenty of fast-food restaurants do by giving…
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10 Ways Grocery Shopping Was Cheaper (and Simpler) in the ’60s
Going to the grocery store used to be fun. It was a simpler place with simpler prices, as well as a community hub. In the 1960s, grocery stores just felt…
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24 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid at the Grocery Store
With grocery prices remaining high these days, we’ve all had to become a bit more savvy when it comes to saving money at the supermarket. That being said, you can…
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18 Potato Casseroles for All Your Comfort Food Needs
What happens when you take one of the best comfort foods, potatoes, and combine them into a casserole, the most comforting way to cook? Sheer happiness on a fork. If…
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The Absolute Worst Mexican Chains in America, According to Customers
Mexican and Tex-Mex food is everywhere in America. Fast-food and sit-down chain restaurants serving Mexican food dot the country, and they run the gamut in quality. Some will provide a…
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20 Classic American Sandwiches, Ranked
A sandwich ranking? Are we out of our minds? Why would anybody undertake such a thing? Because the people need to know, that’s why. To compile a generic “best” list…
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10 Once-Popular Foods That No One Eats Today
Some foods age like wine. Others age like a can of SpaghettiOs left in a hot car. These dishes once ruled school cafeterias, potlucks, and TV trays — but today,…
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15 Fast-Food Restaurants That Don’t Use Real Cheese
Think you’re getting all-natural, authentic ingredients when you bite into a burger from your favorite fast food restaurant? Think again. While some fast-food chains use real cheese, many use processed…
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The Best Mediterranean Restaurant in Every State
The Mediterranean Sea spans quite a big region, and the food from the places along its coast is some of the best in the world. The region includes a diverse…
