Food & Drink
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‘Stupidly Good’: 9 Expensive Foods Frugal Shoppers Could Never Give Up
As much as penny pinchers might want to live like cloistered monks, living off porridge and the fumes of self denial, everyone gives in to their desires eventually. Even Redditors on r/Frugal — a group that goes to extreme lengths…
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Everything on Sonic’s Value Menu Is Under $4. Here’s What You Should Order
Maybe you’re used to rollin’ through Sonic Drive-In for a slush, but there’s no way the thought of a snack doesn’t cross your mind. Sonic’s value menu (formerly called the “Under $2 and $3 Craves” menu) legitimately features a good…
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Grim Reaper: Dave’s Hot Chicken’s Reaper Challenge Broke Me
“You acknowledge that eating the Reaper can cause you harm, including but not limited to, bodily injury, property damage, emotional distress, or even death.” I am not used to contemplating my own mortality in order to eat at a fried chicken…
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How To Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte Without Spending Money at Starbucks
The pumpkin spice latte’s cultural relevance and staying power — this year, it turns 20 — can be explained by a simple fact: It’s the most popular seasonal beverage at Starbucks. Flavor aside, our only gripe with the pumpkin-flavored drink is that…
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15 Extra Lavish Brunch Buffets Across America
Brunch isn’t just for Mother’s Day anymore. And while you can find delectable brunch options at restaurants across the country, for our money, splashing out on an indulgent brunch buffet is one of the best ways to go. These all-you-can-eat…
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15 Things Not to Buy in a Grocery Store
There is so much advice when it comes to saving money on the grocery bill, from cooking at home over ordering take-out to shopping the store brand over name brand. But where you buy your products can have an impact…
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The True Origins of 18 Classic ‘American’ Foods
The United States is often called a melting pot of cultures, and the adage holds true for our cuisine. Many of the foods “invented” in America are actually reinterpretations and…
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25 Best Substitutes for Kale
Whether it’s tuscan kale, green kale, or a bag of kale chips, the leafy green vegetable is still having its moment in the spotlight as a versatile, delicious veggie. And…
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11 Foods You Should Never Eat At Night
We get it — indulging in a snack or two before bed is a satisfying and seemingly harmless habit. But if you often find yourself tossing and turning, unable to…
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Best Spindrift Flavor: 10 Sparkling Water Flavors, Ranked
Ever since La Croix sparked a seltzer revolution, countless flavors and brands have competed for the market, offering zero-sugar alternatives to soda. Ever-popular brand Spindrift Sparkling Water has tweaked the…
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The Best Fruit Snacks You Can Buy — and the Ones You Want To Avoid
What makes for the best fruit snack? If done right, these tasty morsels can be the highlight of the day for children, teenagers, and adults alike. So who makes the…
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Delicious on a Dime: Cheap Dinner Ideas for Every Night of the Week
In today’s tense economic climate, it seems like you can spend $100 at the grocery store when you run in for a few odds and ends, never mind how much…
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Welcome Back to the 90s: I Tried the Revamped Snapple Elements
Of all the tea brands in the world, there is only one that my middle school heart fell in love with: Snapple. Raspberry Snapple has been a guilty pleasure of…
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33 Things You Didn’t Know About White Castle
Devoted fans of White Castle, which has been slinging its miniature burgers for a century, know that the chain doesn’t have all that many locations west of the Mississippi or south…
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24 Food Halls and Markets That Offer a Taste of Something for Everyone
Public markets where vendors sell produce, prepared foods, and other goods have always served as community gathering places and hubs of edible commerce. Nowadays, food halls, a similar concept that…
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Lemon Curd, Chantilly Cake, and 5 Other ‘Hidden Gems’ at Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s store is so tiny and paired-down that it only takes a few visits to orient yourself. But despite the no-frills retailer’s small size, veteran shoppers on Reddit say…
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How To Make Zoodles, and Everything Else You Need To Know About Zucchini Noodles
Oodles of Zoodles Been hearing a lot about zoodles lately? Not sure what they are or how to make them? You’re not alone, and we’ve got your back. Here’s our…
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8 Pumpkin Cocktails to Give Your Fall a Boozy Glow
Fall is here and with it comes an inundation of pumpkin spice everything. In the fall drink realm, pumpkin spice lattes pretty well dominate, but what about more … spirited…
