This Retro Ice Cream Shop Has Been Open Every Day For Over 100 Years
While soda fountains have mostly been left in the 20th century, there's a retro shop in Iowa that has been keeping the torch burning for over a century.
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Stories By Eli Cohen
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Pennsylvania's Steel City Is Home To A Beloved 3-Ingredient BBQ Sandwich
What if we told you that there was a simple but delicious barbecue sandwich you'd have only heard about if you'd spent some time in Western Pennsylvania?
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The Vintage Breakfast Dish That Became A US Army Staple
A staple of military eating since at least 1910, one vintage breakfast dish is full of sodium, earning both fervent love and affectionate disdain.
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This 3-Ingredient Korean Classic Is The Easier Alternative To Fried Rice
Popular in both Korea and Japan, this creamy egg rice dish needs only three ingredients. It's easy to make, delicious on its own, but so easy to upgrade.
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The Sweet Vintage Pie That Was Created By Accident
There's a truly unique and wonderfully sweet pie from the past that slowly became a beloved classic, all thanks to one fortunate little accident.
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The 19th Century Vintage Cocktail Sangria Lovers Need To Try
Anyone with a penchant for sangria needs to familiarize themselves with the sherry cobbler cocktail — a fruity drink with a fascinating history.
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The Simple Mistake That's Ruining Your Slow Cooker Brisket
Just because a slow cooker is easy to use doesn't mean it's foolproof. You still need to make sure your brisket doesn't end up a burned, blackened mess.
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Meat The Mushroom: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank
Meat the Mushroom is a company that turns mushroom into something as crunchy and delicious as bacon, but how did the founders handle Shark Tank?
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The Affordable Way To Dine In Europe As A Tourist, According To Rick Steves
When Rick Steves gives his advice for the best way to eat affordably as a tourist in Europe, our ears and stomachs perk up. Here's what he has to say.
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Chick-Fil-A Is Giving Away Free Food For The Next 3 Weeks: Here's How To Claim It
While some might say there's no such thing as a free lunch, Chick-fil-A is putting that to the test for a limited time with its Code Moo digital adventure.
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Keep Bread Loaves Fresher Longer By Sticking This Vegetable In The Bag
It may sound a touch unorthodox, but if you want to keep your bread nice and fresh, consider adding this particular vegetable to your bread box.
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Mayonnaise Is The Secret Weapon For This Iconic Texas Cake
This iconic Texas cake is ultra-fudgy and rich, but incorporating some mayonnaise into its batter significantly enriches its hydration even more.
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The Trick For Giving Chili Cheese Dogs An Added Crunch
If you want to add a little oomph to your chili cheese dogs, you need to think about texture. A little crunch will take them to the next level.
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Before You Season Burger Patties, Remember This Rule
Less is more when it comes to seasoning your burger patties perfectly, according to an expert. But there are other ways to add some extra flavor to your meat.
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Burger King's Iconic Whopper Is Getting A BBQ Brisket Upgrade
What comes to mind when you think of your a barbecue meal? A burger? Brisket? Well, thanks to Burger King's newest menu announcement, you don't have to choose.
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The Vintage Candy That Was Manufactured With WWII Ammunition Machines
World War II revolutionized cultures across the globe, and one of the most memorable candies in America got it's start from old ammunition machines.
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America's Favorite Fried Chicken Sandwich Is From This Southern Chain, According To Yelp
While everyone's a winner thanks to the abundance of fast food chicken sandwiches, there can only be one champion crowned by Yelp as the best.
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Hot Dogs: How America's Ballgame Classic Got Its Name
To answer the question of how hot dogs got their name, we dove deep into the annals of German lore to parse through the many, often conflicting, explanations.
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The Nostalgic Chicken Chain That Deserves A Comeback In The US
Despite disappearing from the public eye in the United States, one nostalgic chain is still clucking around, and we think it's time for it to return stateside.
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The Affordable Substitute You Can Try For Olive Oil
The oil aisle can be intimidating with the sheer volume of pricey products. Luckily, we have an expert's opinion on the best affordable substitute for olive oil.
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This BBQ Chain Will Pay You $500 If You Complete Its Grizzly Challenge
If you love barbecue and happen to live in Asheville or Connecticut, then you need to head on down to Bear's Smokehouse for its meatwich challenge.
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The Beloved Canned Food Brand You May No Longer See On Shelves
There's a chance that the days of seeing store shelves with this brand's canned food could be over, as the company has filed for bankruptcy.
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What To Know About Guy Fieri's Food Network Lawsuit
Guy Fieri is facing a lawsuit aimed at his Food Network show "Guy's Chance of a Lifetime." There's a lot to understand about the situation, so here's the truth.
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This Burger Chain Was The First To Serve French Fries As A Side
The combination of burgers and french fries is actually only about a century old, and the chain responsible for popularizing it is still alive and well.
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The Country That Produces Most Of The World's Spices Is Known For Its Flavorful Cuisine
Our spice cabinets are often a way to travel to other countries and cultures through gastronomy, but most of those spices come from one country.
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The International Costco That Was Once A Prison
Costco is known for its delicious food court and groceries that you can buy in bulk, but one location is particularly unique — it used to be a prison.
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The Vintage Canned Pork Product No One Buys Anymore (And Why)
Calling all adventurous eaters! This vintage canned pork product, once common, has fallen out of popularity, but you can still try it today.
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