Food & Drink
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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 the key to weight loss, slapping together a cheesy, mayo-laden…
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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 addicts that its jitter juice is affordable and of good quality.…
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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. Both proposed class action lawsuits cite a December Consumer Reports…
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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. They include some notable employers that are using higher wages…
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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 taste of a fine malt beverage. Believe it or not,…
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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 comfort food; elite when you’re sick, and warming on a…
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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…
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Food Hacks From TikTok That Live Up to Hype
TikTok’s influence is both real and powerful, inspiring trends, ideas, and purchases that are so viral they lead to retail shortages. The social media site is also riddled with cooking…
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Taco Bell Testing 2 New Versions of Mexican Pizza
Customizing a pizza when you order one is a given unless you only eat plain cheese. But Taco Bell serves up just one option when it comes to its Mexican…
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7 Best Quick (and Cheap) Costco Meals, According to Superfans
If you’ve got an empty stomach, an even emptier fridge, and post-work fatigue, chances are you’re going to splurge on takeout. One money-saving solution: plan ahead and stock your kitchen…
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Cheap and Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes
A slow cooker is one of the handiest appliances and biggest time savers to have in the kitchen. Pile in chopped vegetables, add prepped meat and seasoning, and in a…
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11 of the the Best Root Beers You Can Drink
Though not the most popular soda on the scene, root beer has always had a loyal following. Sometimes it really just hits the spot; I myself feel silly eating pizza…
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These Time-Intensive Recipes Take a Whole Day (or Weekend!) to Make
We love a practical 25-minute weekday recipe. But, not all meals (or days) call for practicality. Maybe you’re snowed in. Maybe you have family coming into town. Maybe you just…
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Costco’s ‘Cheesy Blaster’ Hack Combines Two Food Court Favorites
TikTok’s “glizzy gladiators” have found a new foe: Costco’s cheesy blaster. The artery-clogging, unofficial food court hack involves swaddling Costco’s $1.50 hot dog in a cheesy pizza blanket. Although the…
