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13 Forgotten Meals Middle-Class Families Ate In The '50s

staff@foodrepublic.com (Eli Cohen) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0000

These nostalgic foods offer a glimpse into American life in the 1950s, revealing what families cooked at home, served for dinner, and the ingredients available.

12 Old-School Breakfast Orders You Rarely See On Menus Anymore

staff@foodrepublic.com (Michael Serrur) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0000

While these dishes were popular back in the day, these old-school breakfast items just aren't around anymore when you eat out for the first meal of the day.

7 Forgotten Appetizers From The '70s That Deserve A Comeback

staff@foodrepublic.com (Molly E. Sandwell) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0000

The 1970s were a thriving time for appetizers, and we think these ones totally deserve comebacks. From Watergate salad to fondue, try these vintage apps out.

Your Favorite Halloween Candy That's Been Discontinued

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0000

Every Halloween brings back fond memories of lost candies we desperately wish the sugar gods would resurrect, from chocolate delights to fruity favorites.

The Southern-Style Cocktail That Combines Milk, Brandy, And Rum

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0000

At first blush, you might think it odd or unusual to add milk (not cream) to a cocktail, but there is a whole category of drink combining brandy or rum with it.

15 Of The Oldest Candy Stores In America

staff@foodrepublic.com (Octavia Moss) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0000

There are a lot of candy stores that have been around in America for a long time, but these are some of the oldest among them, all over 100 years old.

For A Traditional Philly Cheesesteak, Choose This Bread Brand

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0000

A great Philly cheesesteak starts with a tender yet sturdy roll - and when it comes to time-tested Philly bread, this bakery sets the gold standard.

How Much A LongHorn Steakhouse T-Bone Cost In The '80s Vs 2026

staff@foodrepublic.com (Carlos C Olaechea) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Back in the 1980s, when LongHorn Steakhouse first opened, a t-bone steak had a very different price tag on it, but has it caught up with inflation?

Not Pop Rocks: The '70s Candy That Needs A Comeback

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Some '70s candies are well overdue for a return - most notably a legendary confection that fell victim to a hilariously unfortunate PR disaster.

The Difference Between The McDonald's McDouble & Double Cheeseburger

staff@foodrepublic.com (Carlos C Olaechea) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0000

The difference between McDonald's McDouble and Double Cheeseburger seems minimal at first glance, but the distinction was actually carefully considered.

The 10 Most Popular Sodas In The US, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@foodrepublic.com (Emily M Alexander) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0000

The most popular sodas in the U.S. are all names people recognize, but how do they stack up beyond sales? This ranking settles that once and for all.

The Questionable '80s Food Trend That Saw New Life In The 2020s

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0000

The 1980s were known for some wild food trends. Pasta salads, TV dinners, and everything under the sun low-fat, there's one trend making a return.

12 Foods Prospectors Ate During The California Gold Rush

staff@foodrepublic.com (Eli Cohen) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0000

California's Gold Rush brought a major population boom to the state. Prospectors in mining camps had to make do with whatever they could hunt, find, or afford.

Chicken Tenders Are Even Easier To Make With A '60s Boxed Ingredient

staff@foodrepublic.com (Carlos C Olaechea) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Making chicken tenders usually means juggling flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs - but a clever 1960s boxed ingredient streamlines the whole routine.

Nutella Is Only 13% Hazelnuts - So What's The Other 87%?

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Despite being marketed as a hazelnut spread with cocoa, Nutella contains only 13% hazelnuts (and even less cocoa). So, what makes up the rest of the jar?

Not Corona, Not Heineken: The Most Popular Beer Amongst Gen X Drinkers In 2026

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Gen X, as a generation, is established in its habits. Members of this gen know what they like, and what they don't, and so their favorite beer is no surprise.

Not Oatmeal Or Grits: The Breakfast Food That Dominated Boomers' Kitchens

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:17:00 +0000

This breakfast staple was likely popular among baby boomers as kids because it was quick, inexpensive, and often fortified with iron and vitamins.

12 Foods Pirates Ate While Out At Sea

staff@foodrepublic.com (Eli Cohen) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0000

Ahoy mateys! If you were a pirate out at sea, you would likely have eaten many of these foods, some to prevent scurvy, and others out of necessity.

Not Steak Or Chicken: Cowboys Ate This Traditional Dinner On The Trail

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Life on the trail was hard for a cowboy, and they certainly weren't dining on expensive steak or chicken. Instead, they ate this traditional dinner.

The '90s Arby's Deal Everyone Dreams Would Come Back

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0000

In the early '90s, Arby's ran a legendary promotion that, even for the time, offered an incredible discount and helped put the chain on the map.