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The State That Grows The Most Chile Peppers

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

While peppers are staples in regional cuisines across the country, one state leads U.S. chile production, supplying roughly 77% of the nation's crop.

Why This 1960s Food Trend Still Doesn't Make Sense

staff@foodrepublic.com (Carlos C Olaechea) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Times and tastes change, but even so, when we look back at this particular food trend of the 1960s, we have to wonder why it happened in the first place.

Dolly Parton's Burger King Order Is A Tried-And-True Classic

staff@foodrepublic.com (Shelby Gruber) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Dolly Parton may be an icon to all with enough talent to fill an ocean, but her favorite fast food burger is a relatable classic: a flame-grilled specialty.

5 Classic Fast Food Restaurants That Were Founded In The Midwest

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Sure, industry giant McDonald's may have started in California, but the Midwest actually birthed an impressive variety of popular fast food chains.

Pepsi Once Made This Retro Chocolate Drink To Rival Yoo-Hoo

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Pepsi may have a world-known rivalry with Coca-Cola, but that wasn't the only giant in the blue-logoed soda's sights. At one time, it went after Yoo-hoo.

10 Classic Dishes You'd See At Every '70s Cookout

staff@foodrepublic.com (K.T. Phillips) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0000

Cookouts in the 1970s looked a little different, but some of the classic dishes are still on picnic and backyard tables today. Others, well, not so much.

What A Typical Steakhouse Was Like In The 1800s

staff@foodrepublic.com (Andrea Carlo) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0000

While there were some similarities between steakhouses today and those from the 1800s, chophouses and beef banquets, as they were known, were different.

How Much McDonald's Breakfast Food You Could Buy With $5 In The 1980s

staff@foodrepublic.com (Alba Caraceni) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0000

Were McDonald's 1980s breakfast prices a better bargain than today's? How much could $5 get you in the morning at the Golden Arches back then?

This Retro Fast Food Chain Has Been Flipping Burgers In Ohio Since The '30s

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Anyone who has traveled through Ohio has likely spotted a certain regional burger chain - one that has been flipping patties since the 1930s.

The Classic Diner Dish That Made Ground Beef The Star Of Breakfast

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0000

In San Francisco, there's a local diner specialty that stars ground beef and makes for a satiating breakfast option. Plus, it's endlessly adaptable.

The Best-Selling Wine Brand In The US

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0000

You might think that the best-selling wine in the United States comes from an Old-World winery, but it's actually a brand from sunny California.

The Pricey Burger Chain That Doesn't Use Seasoning On Its Patties

staff@foodrepublic.com (Carlos C Olaechea) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:17:00 +0000

This pricey burger chain actually doesn't season its patties at all, believing that the beef is flavorful enough without any salt and pepper.

How Much A 6-Pack Of Beer Cost In The '60s Vs Today

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0000

While it's easy to romanticize the past through the lens of 1960s beer prices, adjusting those numbers for inflation changes the equation slightly.

The Cereal That Was Inspired By A Retro TV Show

staff@foodrepublic.com (Alba Caraceni) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0000

While today's cereal aisles are packed with licensed characters, one brand was entirely based on a retro TV show rather than just featuring one as a promotion.

Willie Nelson's Favorite Southern Comfort Food Is A Beloved Fried Meal

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Over Willie Nelson's decades-long career, the musician has revealed several food preferences - and one of his favorite Southern meals comes as no surprise.

This Best-Selling Beer From The '80s Is A Creamy Classic

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Prohibition nearly drove this beer style into obscurity, but it eventually reemerged as a breakout national success, championed largely by one brand.

Why Colonel Sanders Disliked KFC's Mashed Potatoes Gravy

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0000

The person behind KFC's success was Colonel Sanders, but fans might not know that his vision for the chain's gravy was lost somewhere down the line.

The Special Edition Chef Boyardee Canned Meal That All '90s Kids Remember

staff@foodrepublic.com (Alba Caraceni) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Chef Boyardee has fed generations of families with its easy, heat-and-serve canned pastas - and kids from the 1990s will likely remember this special variety.

The 2017 Chick-Fil-A Lawsuit That Featured A (Rumored) Bun Straight Out Of A Nightmare

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Despite Chick-fil-A's stellar reputation, a customer allegedly discovered a nightmare-inducing, off-menu addition in their sandwich, leading to a lawsuit.

'60s Grocery Store Prices Boomers Miss The Most

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0000

While we can't turn back the clock, we can still reminisce about the 1960s, when a weekly trip to the grocery store didn't actually break the bank.