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Pepperidge Farm remembers... but do you recall all of these classic cakes, cookies, breads, turnovers & other treats they made years ago? (And did you know they once made canned soup?)
After vintage automatic coffeemakers like these were invented, mornings were never the same
When small appliance manufacturers started selling vintage automatic coffeemakers, they were taking the popular (but cumbersome) drip method of coffee making and making t so much easier.
Hot buttered Cheerios - a quick, easy snack made with Cheerios cereal. Make a bowl right now, and you've got Hot Buttered Os - plus 5 variations to try.
Fish heads, fish heads: The bizarre cult hit song co-written by a TV star
The '80s hit song 'Fish Heads' didn't just sound strange, but it was co-created by vintage 'Lost in Space' TV show actor Billy Mumy. Find out more here!
Match Game: The vintage game show with some real blank
The '70s TV classic 'Match Game' redefined the modern game show. It went against convention, appealed to a younger, hipper audience and ushered in a new era of television.
Vintage McDonald’s: See 5 decades of the famous fast food chain’s retro restaurants, menus & history
See these vintage McDonald's restaurants - the food, menu boards, uniforms, old ads and retro architecture - starting back when fries were 10 cents in the '50s, to the food concepts of the '90s.
Snow-topped jam thumbprint cookie recipe (1990)
If you love the rich taste of maple syrup, we'd like to tempt you into giving a sweet twist to your holiday baking: these vintage-style snow-topped thumbprint cookies with a hint of maple!
Eggnog kringla cookie recipe (1990)
Two Christmas traditions (eggnog and Kringla) rolled into one soft, cakelike cookie. Here's how to make classic eggnog kringla cookies with this recipe from 1990.
Classic pumpkin pie recipes: The ultimate collection
If you think your quest for the perfect classic pumpkin pie recipe has only just begun, we have news for you: you've just found the vintage recipe motherlode.
6 ways to make old-fashioned marshmallow sweet potatoes for a Thanksgiving side dish
To many Americans living south of the Mason-Dixon line, sweet potatoes must be made with marshmallows! Here are 6 ways to make old-fashioned marshmallow sweet potatoes for a Thanksgiving side dish!
Nilla wafer cranberry cheesecake: A beautiful holiday dessert (1994)
Whether they're right out of the box or in your favorite recipe, here is is an easy way to tempt the vanilla wafer lovers in your family: Make a nilla wafer cranberry cheesecake!
Peppermint marble angel cake retro recipe (1990)
This peppermint marble angel cake gets an extra festive touch from peppermint extract and bonus bits of crushed peppermint candy. Here's a vintage recipe from 1990!
Charlie Brown? Check. Grinch? Yep. You can also see how Johnny Depp, Elvira, Martin Lawrence & Tom Hanks got into the holiday spirit years ago on these vintage Halloween TV specials.
Halloween cupcakes – a spider, monster, witch, pumpkin & more – will charm a crowd (1990s)
These festive Halloween cupcakes are decorated in a variety of fun and creative ways -- including a pumpkin, a witch, a mummy, two spiders, a jack-o-lantern and a wolfman.
Try this classic chocolate fudge truffle cheesecake recipe from Hershey’s
Here's a classic recipe for a chocolate fudge truffle cheesecake from Hershey's and Eagle Brand - a delicious retro dessert from 1990!
Vintage Target stores: See 40 pictures from the ’60s to the ’90s & the original logo
What did Vintage Target stores look like? Take a look back here at dozens of in-store pictures from the company's start in 1962 through the end of the 20th century!
Baker’s easy one-bowl German sweet chocolate brownie recipe: A classic from 1997
These easy German sweet chocolate brownies are deliciously indulgent, and have a coconut-nut topping! Get the '90s retro recipe right here.
Vintage Quaker Instant Oatmeal: Remember all these different flavors?
In 1965, Instant Quaker Oatmeal hit grocery store shelves, and so was born a popular hot breakfast cereal that has lasted more than 50 years.
Look back at these vintage Fisher-Price Little People play sets & remember the good ol’ days
Welcome to the Fisher-Price Play Family Village (1972) Action garage, Farm house, Bath/Utility room set, Kitchen set, Patio set, School, Fun Jet, Mini-snowmobile, Musical Ferris
Caramel apple oat squares dessert recipe (1991)
These deliciously rich caramel apple oat squares don't take long to make, and these bars are doubly amazing when served with ice cream on top.
100+ classic cake recipes: The ultimate vintage collection
If you're looking for a vintage-style dessert for a special occasion, check out our collection of more than 100 classic cake recipes to suit all tastes!
Pear-cranberry cobbler recipe (1990)
This deliciously festive pear-cranberry cobbler recipe from the '90s is filled with seasonal fruit and a crumbly topping.
Ranchero rollups: Easy soft tacos recipe from 1991
Want to go on the Santa Fe Express? Mexican-style stewed tomatoes are the quickest way to add a rich, zesty flavor to this Southwestern recipe for Ranchero rollups.
Easy turkey chili recipe from 1994
Try this easy turkey chili recipe from the '90s. It's simple. It’s quick. And so tasty the dinner table will need every chair you can find.
The story of Smokey the Bear, and how only YOU could prevent forest fires
Smokey the Bear, the friendly brown bear that said, 'Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires,' was a powerful force in stopping forest fires. Here's his story.
Remember the Atari Lynx & Lynx II portable video game systems?
The handheld Atari Lynx was a one-pound, portable video game system that (for the time) featured detailed graphics, sharp color and sound effects.
Chewy brownie cookies recipe from 1995
A recipe for the moist, fudgy taste of a brownie in a cookie. This chewy, fudgy, chocolaty, rich, gooey and oh-so-delicious brownie in a cookie bakes up high and moist.
Vintage Wal-Mart history: What the first stores looked like, and how they changed over the years
In 1950, Sam Walton purchased a store in Bentonville, Arkansas, and then in 1962, opened the first Wal-Mart store in Arkansas. And that's just the start of Vintage Wal-Mart history.
How Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion has delivered thrills & chills since 1969
Disneyland's Haunted Mansion is filled with 999 retired spooks and spirits who have taken up permanent residence at this California theme park. Sneak a peek!
Quick taco bake recipe for a fast & easy dinner (1994)
This quick taco bake recipe from the '90s is easy to prepare, using Bisquick as its base. It needs to be in the oven just 35 minutes before it's ready to serve.
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