The Old-School Holiday Pie That Took Eggnog To The Next Level
Celebrate the season with eggnog pie, a mid-century dessert that turns your favorite festive drink into a creamy, custardy, spiced holiday treat.
Food History
10 Old-School Cookie Flavors Your Grandma Grew Up On
Dig into the archives with us to find some of the more popular cookie flavors that your grandparents and great-grandparents will likely recognize.
The Vintage Steel Thrift Store Find That Was In Every ’80s Kitchen
The 1980s are known for many kitchen products, including this gorgeous steel tool you'd be lucky to find in a thrift store considering its high retail price.
9 Hanukkah Food Traditions, Explained
Jewish holiday food blends rich traditions, symbolic flavors, and cherished recipes, creating festive meals that honor heritage and bring families together.
This Depression-Era Salad Is The Definition Of Resourceful
The Great Depression required many Americans to get creative in the kitchen. This salad is a great example of a nutritious meal made from foraged food.
Why President Truman’s Old Fashioned Would Put Modern Cocktails To Shame
There are all kinds of refreshing mixed drinks out there, but few cocktails are as bold or as bracing as President Harry S. Truman's old fashioned.
The Price Of Bread In 1950 Will Make Your Head Spin
Bread is an integral part of many people's diets, so its cost is carefully observed. Too bad today's bread doesn't cost what it did in the 1950s.
Ginger Rogers’ Favorite Post-Rehearsal Meal Was A Classic Southern Dish
Ginger Rogers surely worked up an appetite while rehearsing dance numbers with Fred Astaire, and there's one dish she craved at the end of the day.
Julia Child’s Iconic Version Of Cranberry Sauce Gets A Boost From These Flavorful Ingredients
Give your cranberry sauce new life by preparing Julia Child's flavor-packed take on the classic holiday condiment that features these four ingredients.
The Old-School French Chicken Dish That’s Too Flavorful To Stay Forgotten
When you're not sure what to do for dinner, consider giving chicken a classic French twist. This flavorful spin will have you making it again and again.
You Won’t Believe How Much A Carton Of Eggs Cost In 1980
High egg prices have been a hot topic over the past year, but you might be surprised to learn how much a dozen of them cost in 1980.
The Day Whiskey Punch Nearly Brought Down The White House
In the White House's history, there are few days as infamous as the one in which a revelrous crowd nearly demolished the place. Here's what to know.
How Eel Pie Became A Vintage British Favorite Then Suddenly Disappeared
Discover the fascinating history of the rise and fall of eel pie. This street food was once a common sight in London and is now almost impossible to find.
The Minty Cocktail President Theodore Roosevelt Used To Charm His Cabinet
President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt absolutely adored this minty cocktail. In fact, he loved it so much that he often used it to charm his cabinet.
This Old-School Star Wars Cereal From The ’80s Had A Fun Surprise Inside
One Star-Wars-themed cereal from the 1980s was inspired by a lovable character, and it featured a special surprise inside for those who bought a box.
The Underrated Old-School Casserole My Grandma Made On Repeat
Casseroles have long been a staple of American home cooking, so there are many you may not have tried. This old-school casserole should be top of your list.
How Bread Bowls Went From A Medieval Staple To A Match Made In Heaven For Chowder
Bread bowls are a popular way to serve chowder, but they had to move through both Medieval history and U.S. history to become a chowder-serving staple.
The Southwestern Gas Station Chain Famous For Its Fried Burritos
If you're driving through the Southwestern U.S., you might want to stop at this gas station chain founded in New Mexico in 1956 for its famous fried burrito.
The Old-School Appliance You Don’t See In Kitchens Much Anymore
Some vintage appliances come and go, and then come back. Others, like this old-school drink-making item, aren't found much anymore in modern kitchens.
Mississippi Delta Hot Tamales: The Traditional Mexican Cuisine Wrapped In Southern Roots
Discover this spicy take on a Mexican classic that has several origin stories, blending Mexican tradition with Southern flavor in the Mississippi Delta.
The Old-School Appetizer That Gives Boring Celery A Pop Of Flavor
While celery does have its own mild taste, it also operates as something of a blank flavor canvas, and dishes like this retro appetizer can bring it to life.
The Old-School Army Dish That Quietly Fed An Entire Generation
Keeping several soldiers fed is no small task. That's why the U.S. military developed a quick-and-filling recipe with dried beef as the key ingredient.
The Fascinating Role Potatoes Played During A WWII Submarine Battle
Learn how potatoes played a surprising role in a WWII submarine battle, becoming one of the quirkiest little known legends in naval history.
This Forgotten Root Veggie That Was A Favorite During Victorian Times
You've likely never heard of this root vegetable, but it was once a favorite in Victorian times and has recently found its way back to modern-day kitchens.
The Original Philly Steak Sandwich Didn’t Have An Ounce Of Cheese
Not many sandwiches are quite as representative of a city as the Philly cheesesteak. But did you know when it was first created it didn't have cheese?