Food & Drink
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Chili and Cinnamon Rolls: The Story Behind the Midwest’s Quirky Duo
Are you from Iowa, Nebraska, or anywhere across the Midwestern or Western United States? If you are, there’s a good chance you’ve grown up on a not-so-classic pairing that most of us have never heard of: chili and cinnamon rolls. Believe…
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The Best Items To Order From Taco Bell’s Vegetarian Menu
As meatless patties and nuggets skyrocket in popularity, it’s clear that faux meat is in. But plant-based herbivores, vegetarians, and vegans’ appreciation for Taco Bell’s vegetarian menu and its greasy, meat-free delights predate the recent spate of Beyond Meat and…
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THC Seltzer Is on the Rise. Here Are 11 Options To Try
It’s 2023 and the world is a wild place. Not only is cannabis legal for recreational use in over 20 states, but it’s easier than ever to consume. While CBD and THC are both cannabinoids from the cannabis plant, only…
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New Coffee Creamer Conjures Up ‘Friends’ Central Perk
As one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 1990s, “Friends” has remained popular despite having ended its decade-long run nearly 20 years ago. Fans can even visit the Friends Experience in New York City (along with several pop-up locations),…
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9 Trader Joe’s Indian Food Items To Try Right Now
Trader Joe’s has always been known for its freezer section. Though fan favorites come and go, it seems like nothing has stood the test of time more than Trader Joe’s Indian food. With a surprising amount of variety, TJ’s makes it…
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Is the Trader Joe’s Takis Dupe Better Than the Original?
Trader Joe’s is known for its house-brand knockoffs, and every time it seems like they’ve run out of products to copy, a new one hits the shelves. Trader Joe’s Chile and Lime Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips, a copycat of the…
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Flagels, Chaffles, and Other Curious Bread Substitutes for Low-Carb Diets
In food trends, there’s a fine line between creative and just plain crazy. The latest trend? Low carb bread substitutes. While many think that eliminating carbs from their diets is…
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The Cheaper Starbucks Alternative That Could Be Soon Coming to Your Neighborhood
Marketed as a cheaper alternative to big-name coffee chains such as Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts, Blank Street Coffee has grown quickly in popularity — managing to convince even some picky caffeine…
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Trader Joe’s Shoppers Sue Grocer Over Lead and Cadmium Levels in Chocolate
Two Trader Joe’s shoppers are suing the grocery store chain in New York federal court for allegedly misleading consumers by selling dark chocolate that contains unsafe levels of lead and cadmium.…
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Big-Name Companies Paying at Least $15 an Hour
President Joe Biden has endorsed raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, and though Congress hasn’t acted, prominent companies have been plumping up workers’ paychecks on their own.…
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The Best Non-Alcoholic Beers to Get You Through ‘Dry January’
After eating, drinking, and partying during the holidays, it’s time to recover from all that excess and observe “Dry January.” Or perhaps you don’t drink alcohol at all, but enjoy the…
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The 8 Best Panera Soups, Ranked
Panera is a standby for many when it comes to sandwiches, but the chain might be known even more so for the soups. The best Panera Bread soups are perfect…
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Trader Joe’s Hall of Fame Features Shoppers’ All-Time Favorites
With a large, cult-like fanbase, Trader Joe’s values the opinions of its customers so much that at the beginning of each year, the grocer reaches out to collect votes on…
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11 of the Best Trader Joe’s Wines Under $10
It’s a well-established fact that cheap doesn’t always mean bad when it comes to wine, and there’s probably no grocery store as well-equipped for this as Trader Joe’s — and…
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This Vodka Brand Is Celebrating Dry January … With Martha Stewart
Dry January continues to gain in popularity each year as consumers look to put a check on their alcohol consumption. The monthlong decision to abstain from alcohol is promoted by…
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Big-Name Companies Where Workers Are Fighting to Unionize
Only about 10% of U.S. employees were union members in 2021 — a drop of about half from 1983, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But these days, with…
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Trader Joe’s Best Nonalcoholic Drinks for Dry January, According to Shoppers
Dry January doesn’t have to be boring, especially if you shop at Trader Joe’s. With its panoply of unique juices, imported fizzy drinks, and refreshing lemonades, Trader Joe’s can help…
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8 Spindrift Spiked Sparkling Water Flavors, Ranked
Spindrift Sparkling Water threw its hat into the hard seltzer ring in 2021 and has since released nine flavors, each of which tastes less alcoholic than the last. They are…
