25 Forgotten Route 66 Diner Meals Travelers Ate Before Fast Food Took Over
For twenty years, Route 66 carried millions of Americans west, and every fifty miles a little roadside diner was waiting to feed them. The coffee was always on, the pie case was always turning, and a stranger behind the counter was always glad to see you walk in. In this countdown, Walter looks back at twenty five forgotten Route 66 diner meals, the hot beef plates, the blue plate specials, and the lard-crust pies that fed a country on the move from Illinois all the way to the California coast. He covers what went into each one, how it was served, what it cost, and why nearly all of them slipped off the menu for good. Most of these old American diner meals did not disappear because they stopped tasting good. They disappeared when the interstate highways went up and fast food took over the on-ramps, and the roadside diners went dark one counter at a time. If you remember 1950s diner food, soda fountains, paper maps, and the vintage American food of the open road before the chains took over, this one is for you. Tell us in the comments which Route 66 diner meal you would bring back first, and subscribe to American Food Memories for more. 🍳 Basic Cooking Gear Cast Iron Skillet: https://amzn.to/4b89O5o Dutch Oven: https://amzn.to/4vIjko4 Casserole Dish: https://amzn.to/4vN8Wvj 🥣 Prep & Measuring Essentials Pyrex Mixing Bowls: https://amzn.to/4gXx75y Measuring Cups & Spoons: https://amzn.to/4aCOFjG Cutting Board Set: https://amzn.to/3R22IbV 🍞 Baking Basics Half Sheet Pan: https://amzn.to/4y50Mjt Loaf Pan: https://amzn.to/4y2TuwE Pie Dish: https://amzn.to/4ylQE6e 🥫 Old-School Kitchen Must-Haves Wooden Spoon Set: https://amzn.to/3SN2nKH Manual Can Opener: https://amzn.to/3SN2oyf Mason Jars: https://amzn.to/4p66Bcf Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means I may receive a small commission if you buy through my links, at no extra cost to you.
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