Ten Vintage or Forgotten Foods People Might Start Eating Again
Have seen a lot of #1. Have tried #2 (pickles, sauerkraut, carrots - good stuff, but pricey). #6 sounds good. #8 would be easy - lots in my yard!
1. Bone Broth
Simmered for hours with bones and connective tissue, this nutrient-dense broth is now trending again for gut health and collagen.
2. Fermented Vegetables (like sauerkraut, beet kvass, and turnip pickles)
Once a preservation method, now valued for probiotics and gut health.
3. Lard
Once banished for being “unhealthy,” it’s returning as a natural fat alternative in keto, paleo, and whole-food circles.
4. Oxtail
Once a cheap cut used in stews and soups, now a gourmet ingredient in slow-cooked dishes, especially in Caribbean and Asian cuisines.
5. Sorghum Syrup
A Southern sweetener that’s now finding new life in artisanal baking and natural sweetener alternatives.
6. Buckwheat
A hearty, gluten-free grain used in old-school pancakes and porridge, now back in style among plant-based and low-carb eaters.
7. Offal (like heart, liver, and kidney)
Nose-to-tail eating is back among those seeking nutrient-dense, sustainable meat consumption.
8. Dandelion Greens
Once a foraged food and liver tonic, now found in farmer’s markets and used in bitter salads or teas.
9. Spelt and Einkorn Wheat
Ancient grains that are lower in gluten and making a comeback in artisan breads and pasta.
10. Parsnips
Overshadowed by carrots and potatoes, these sweet, earthy roots are being rediscovered for roasting and mashing.
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