Laurie Wilson

Laurie writes often about travel, food, and lifestyle. She's a correspondent at The Boston Globe and a contributing blogger at OpenTable, Chowhound, and other outlets. She was also a contributing writer at CNN.com and TravelChannel.com. She has written hundreds of articles and essays for Salon.com, The New York Times, The New York Daily News, Time Out NY, Edible Manhattan, Edible Green Mountains, Working Mother, Woman's Day, Skirt, Parenting, Parents, and more.

Articles by Laurie Wilson

Fluffernutter sandwich

Classic Comfort Foods in Need of a Comeback

These classic dishes used to be Americans' go-tos, but can you remember the last time you had them?

chili con queso

"Texan" Dishes That Aren’t Actually from Texas

The Texans didn't originally create these dishes all on their own.

Pommes Anna

12 Old-Fashioned Airline Foods We Want Back

You’re lucky if you get a bag of peanuts these days.

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15 Wildest Chip Flavors You've Got to Try

Wacky and out of the ordinary, but so tasty!

ice cream helment

Old-Fashioned Ballpark Foods You’ve Got To Try at Least Once

From shelled peanuts and popcorn, to ice cream in plastic hats and ice-cold beer.

Dippy eggs soldier toast

18 Classic Breakfast Dishes No One Eats Anymore

When was the last time you had one of these morning meals?

pumpkin roll

15 Best Old-Fashioned Fall Recipes

Celebrate the foliage, the crisp nights, and, best of all, do it while wearing flannel.

Etouffee

15 Foods That Just Taste Better in the South

Served with a side of that warm, inviting, bless your heart hospitality the south is known for.

Candy Buttons

8 Worst Old-Fashioned Candies Ever

While some are still around, they are all better off retired.

15 Old-Fashioned Cooking Tips You Should Never Use, Say Experts

Old-Fashioned Cooking Tips To Never Use

Take this outdated kitchen advice with a generous pinch of salt—and avoid.

Pierogis

10 "Midwestern" Dishes Not From the Midwest

While these dishes may be popular, they did not originate in the Midwest as many people may think.

cook with senses

15 Old-Fashioned Cooking Tips That Work

There's a reason some classics stay classic forever.

Bananas foster

17 Classic American Desserts

When was the last time you had one of these desserts—if ever?

bowl of cereal with milk pouring into it

Discontinued Cereals You Didn't Know Existed

These wacky breakfast cereals are gone, but not forgotten.

13 Old-Fashioned Steak Recipes You Need to Try Tonight

13 Old-Fashioned Steak Recipes to Try Tonight

Flavorful, juicy steak recipes that only get better as they age!

White Clam Apizza

Old-Fashioned New England Dishes and Sips

These beloved meals and sips are certified timeless.

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Iconic Store-Bought Foods Only in the Midwest

Midwesterners know these foods because you can't find them anywhere else.

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13 Healthier Old-Fashioned Midwestern Recipes

These twists on comforting, cozy foods from the Midwest are absolutely worth making.

24 Best Vintage Christmas Dinner Recipes

24 Vintage Recipes From Christmas Menus Past

Some dishes are still served today while others are ghosts of Christmas past.

Apple galette

20+ Amazing Recipes to Make With Pizza Dough

There are many creative ways you can use pizza dough that don't involve marinara and mozzarella.

Red velvet cake slice

Why Exactly Is Red Velvet Cake Red?

The story behind how the iconic cake got its famous hue is actually rather complex.