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This Retro Ground Beef Meal From The '60s Deserves A Revival

staff@foodrepublic.com (Alba Caraceni) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0000

If you want to zhuzh up your weeknight dinners with something beefy, filling, a little retro, but oh-so satisfying, then try this '60s meal.

Jimi Hendrix's 1967 Hit Was Apparently Inspired By This Simple Food

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jennifer Waldera) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0000

Inspiration for Jimi Hendrix's writing came from anywhere and everywhere. His 1967 hit, "The Wind Cries Mary," was apparently inspired by this simple food.

Why This Beloved Campbell's Soup Flavor Was Discontinued

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0000

Everyone has a favorite flavor of Campbell's soup, but unfortunately, due to changing consumer tastes, some once-popular options are no longer with us.

8 Foods That Were Vintage Lumberjack Staples

staff@foodrepublic.com (Benjamin Canner) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:02:00 +0000

Old-school lumberjacks had to consume thousands of calories a day to keep themselves and their operations going. These are some of the staple foods they ate.

Why Red M&M's Disappeared For Over A Decade

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nadia Hassani) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0000

For just over 10 years, if you wanted to have some red M&M's, you were out of luck, Here's why they were temporarily discontinued in the 1970s.

The State That Produces The Most Strawberries Isn't Florida

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0000

You might think that the state that produces the most strawberries is Florida because it produces a fair share in winter, but you'd be incorrect.

How Willie Nelson Is Linked To These 2 American Beers

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Willie Nelson is a powerhouse of the Country music scene, but throughout his career, even though he's sober now, he was unofficially linked to two beers.

61 Years Ago, This Boomer Grocery Store Cheese Was Introduced

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0000

In 1965, just following the era of the Baby Boom, one company released a grocery store cheese that ended up changing the culinary landscape for good.

10 After-School Snacks Kids Always Ate In The '90s

staff@foodrepublic.com (Molly E. Sandwell) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0000

From pizza rolls to snack cakes to colorful freeze pops, these are the nostalgic snacks that every '90s kid was munching on back in the day.

This Fast Food Restaurant Made Cup Cake Shakes In The Late 2000s

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jennifer Waldera) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0000

In the late 2000s, there was one fast food chain that went above and beyond, bringing together both milkshakes and the then-trendy cupcakes.

10 Famous Chefs Who Had Humble Beginnings

staff@foodrepublic.com (Kevin Haggerty) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0000

Not every famous chef started with an easy path to success. These stories highlight the struggles and determination behind their rise to culinary fame.

Alton Brown Absolutely Hates This Food And Said It's Impossible To Make It Taste Good

staff@foodrepublic.com (Food Republic Staff) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Alton Brown is not known for his dislikes but his scientific approach to cooking, so when he says he hates this one food in particular, we're curious.

The Fascinating Way Nabisco Marketed Graham Crackers During The Great Depression

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0000

During the Great Depression, people had to be creative with what they had, and Nabisco found a clever way to market graham crackers that played into this.

Gordon Ramsay's Must-Have Food When Visiting Miami

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Gordon Ramsay is a world-famous chef but also a world traveler who knows his way around international eats, so it's little surprise he grabs this in Miami.

The Funky Heinz Ketchup That Deserves A Comeback

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Heinz has made its name by selling products we come to think of as staples, like its ketchup or baked beans, but in the early 2000s, it released a funky item.

The Retro Breakfast Pudding Your Grandparents Likely Ate

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nadia Hassani) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0000

When most of us hear the word pudding, we think of a tasty dessert, but there was one type eaten by our grandparents that made a hearty breakfast.

15 Millennial Food Trends That Boomers Hate

staff@foodrepublic.com (Vicky Wanja) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0000

Millennial food habits seem commonplace right now, from meal delivery kits to hyper-spicy foods. But boomers can't seem to get on board with them.

Elizabeth Taylor's Favorite Pasta Is A Tomato Lover's Dream

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0000

Elizabeth Taylor was a foodie, and she had many favorite dishes from restaurants around the world. Her favorite pasta is a simple tomato-based dish.

This Fast Food Restaurant's Steak Sandwiches Failed In The '90s

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jennifer Waldera) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Steak and fast food don't often go hand in hand, but back in the 1990s, one chain decided to go all out and make steak sandwich it hoped would do well.

Budweiser's Beer Label Has Hidden Meanings. Let Us Explain

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Budweiser has long been an American treasure, but did you know much of its history is hidden on its label? Here's what you should know.