This Legendary New Orleans Hot Dog Stand Has Been Serving Up Franks For 80 Years
If you've been to the French quarter in New Orleans, then you've seen this iconic hot dog purveyor that has been around for almost a century now.
Read More-
-
Why John Lennon's Love For This Beloved Snack Faded Faster Than You Can Say 'Cake'
John Lennon, known for his music, was also a lover of sweets. After having grown up with rationing, he bought as many of these snack cakes as he could.
Read More -
Turn Yellow Mustard Into Your Own DIY Dijon With A Few Pantry Ingredients
Out of Dijon mustard but need it in a desperate pinch? If you have yellow mustard and a few pantry staples, you can make your own DIY version.
Read More -
The Fast Food Chain That's Been Family-Owned Since 1921
You might think that the oldest fast food restaurant is the most successful, McDonald's, but there's one brand, run by the same family, that's even older.
Read More -
Do The Tiny Handles On Maple Syrup Bottles Serve Any Purpose?
Many maple syrup bottles harken back to a time when liquids came in large jugs, ones that required handles, but what purpose do these tiny ones serve?
Read More -
Why This Chicken Chain Quietly Changed Its Recipe
Most fast food chains have proprietary recipes that they guard, adding to their allure with a layer of secrecy. Shocking, then, that a chain changed its recipe.
Read More -
The McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Price In 1991 Has Fans Wanting To Time-Travel
We all know how inflation has affected prices, causing them to go up and up, but the price people paid in 1991 for a Filet-O-Fish is unmatched.
Read More -
What Are The Coca-Cola Machine Cameras Actually Recording?
Coca-Cola launched its Freestyle machines over a decade ago, but many didn't notice that there is a camera right there, in the machine itself.
Read More -
Why 1980s Meals Were Always Garnished With Parsley
From steak dinners to bowls of soup, 1980s restaurants topped nearly every dish with a sprig of parsley. But why was this garnish so ubiquitous?
Read More -
This Unusual Omelet Ingredient Was A Hit 100 Years Ago
This sweet omelet ingredient was all the rage a century ago — and it might just surprise you. Turns out, breakfast used to have a bit more creative flair.
Read More -
Paul Newman Drank Over 3,500 Beers In A Year – Here's His Favorite Brand
Paul Newman was not only a famous actor, but he was famously fond of beer, drinking over 3,000 a year. This brand of beer was his drink of choice.
Read More -
This Midwestern Soda Company Still Uses An 18th-Century Bottling Tradition
Back when glass soda bottles were relatively new, and recycling wasn't quite a thing, there was this bottling tradition. A Midwestern company keeps it going.
Read More -
The Forgotten Johnny Cash Fast Food Chain Jingle That Came Out In The 1990s
While Johnny Cash's music has appeared in many advertisements, few remember that he once sang a signature jingle for an iconic fast food restaurant.
Read More -
The Price Of A Burger King Whopper Was Shockingly Low In 1957 Compared To Today
Even if you account for the shocking amount of inflation we've undergone, the original price of a Whopper from Burger King was incredibly low.
Read More -
McDonald's Egg McMuffins Once Came With These Sugary Condiments
McDonald's has rolled back several condiment offerings, including its famous Szechuan sauce and two sugary preserves once paired with Egg McMuffins.
Read More -
The Nostalgic Midwestern Beer That's Been Around Since The 1800s
To crack open this nostalgic Midwestern beer is to drink in over a century of heritage. It’s more than just a cold one; it’s a storied tradition.
Read More -
How The Original Donut From America's First Shop In 1673 Was Different From Today's Version
The original donut, developed in New York by Dutch immigrants, looked totally different to the glorious donut we know and love today. Here's its history.
Read More -
This 1970s Potluck Meal Stretched Pantry Staples
In the 1970s, potlucks were popular gatherings, and one dish that was always a hit used nothing more than pantry staples to make something delicious.
Read More -
This Iconic New Orleans Breakfast Has Been A Staple For Over A Century
New Orleans' oldest French-Creole restaurant created an iconic breakfast dish to honor a legendary playwright; today, it remains an absolute classic.
Read More -
The Major Brand Behind Trader Joe's Pistachios
Trader Joe's, like Costco's Kirkland Signature, has private label goods supplied by other companies, so which company, exactly, provides its pistachios?
Read More -
What Are Supper Clubs And Why Are They Common In The Midwest?
If you hail from the great Midwest, you have likely visited a supper club. These institutions have roots in the post-Prohibition era, but what defines them?
Read More -
This Beloved Chicago Pizza Creation Is Hard To Find Outside Of The Windy City
Sold at an affordable price throughout the city, this Chicago pizza creation is a nostalgic favorite, evincing the Windy City's fierce food loyalty.
Read More -
America's First-Ever All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Was Shockingly Affordable
The first all-you-can-eat buffet in the United States only cost a single dollar back in the 1940s, which (even considering inflation) was a pretty good deal.
Read More -
How Meat Was Kept Fresh Before Modern Fridges
Putting meat in the fridge when you get home is second nature at this point, but back in the day, that wasn't an option. Here's what they had to do instead.
Read More -
The 1992 Pepsi Contest That Caused Chaos And Death Over The Number 349
Few marketing campaigns have proven as disastrous as Pepsi's 1992 scandal involving the number 349, which led to significant public backlash and legal fallout.
Read More -
Why Fish And Chips Used To Be Wrapped In Newspaper
Prior to the 1980s, you'd often find fish and chips wrapped in yesterday's newspaper, spotting grease onto old headlines — but why did the practice start?
Read More -
4 Major Pizza Chains From Michigan
Pizza culture runs deep in Michigan, a passion evidenced by both its unique Detroit-style pie and its status as the birthplace of several major chains.
Read More
