Like most people who are prone to snack, a new item at Trader Joe’s was something I was simply unable to resist. Even the (very long) name was enticing: Chocolatey Coated Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Bites. Individually wrapped, the bites…
I don’t often cruise the seasonings aisle at Trader Joe’s. While the store has a variety of seasoning blends, when I have a recipe calling for a basic ingredient, I usually can’t find it. I was tempted, however, the last…
If you have ever strayed from your usual Taco Bell, you’ve probably experienced sticker shock. Each Bell location can set its own prices, which leads to some massive variances within the same city, and even at locations just blocks from…
Summer brings sunshine, tan lines, days spent in and on the water, and an abundance of backyard barbecues. While burgers, hot dogs, kabobs, steak, and chicken on the grill might be recipe repeats for main courses from June through August,…
A Mitsuwa market (a Japanese grocery chain) opened near my home, and I was thrilled. I like sushi, I like ramen, and I’m all for experimenting, so it sounded perfect for me. What I didn’t expect were so many packages…
Hear us out: Beer is important. Beer is so important, in fact, it may have been the reason our hunter-gatherer ancestors settled down and invented civilization in the first place. Many archaeologists think the earliest farmers may have settled down…
Did you score a giant bag of Doritos at Costco for a big-time bargain and you’re looking for ways to use them up? Or maybe Doritos are just your favorite…
So the latest suspect claim on the internet is that the mash up of Oreos and sour cream is not the gross combo it seems, but a magical way to…
Whether you have a nut allergy, you’re avoiding foods with red dye 40, or you’re just mindful about what you eat, you might find yourself regularly reading ingredient labels, especially…
I was perusing TikTok, as you do, and stumbled across people making passable mashed potatoes out of potato chips. You just add water, break down the potato chips with a…
Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein. Plus, it’s cheap. But the cold and curdled dish isn’t for everyone. Even if you don’t enjoy dipping your spoon right into…
Fast food isn’t cheap anymore, whether that’s due to inflation, corporate greed, or a little bit of both. You can easily drop $10 or more on a combo meal now…
I’ve been hearing forever about the popular TikTok trend to stick your bowl of cereal in the freezer the night before breakfast. This simple hack — just pour your cereal…
There are many Starbucks hacks on social media, including ways to create new drinks, make dupes at home, or just get more for less money. Actually ordering what you want…
Sometimes TikTok is full of insane ideas, but sometimes it hits one out of the park and we just have to try it ourselves. Case in point: A viral Chick-Fil-A…
Dyer’s Burgers in Memphis, Tennessee is a go-to spot for customers looking to bless their bellies with burgers, and the diner’s cooking methods bring a whole new meaning to the…
Unicorns and rainbows — that’s the first thing that grabbed my attention when I spotted Trader Joe’s new Enchanted Jangle, a spin-off of the chain’s Jingle Jangle and Springle Jangle…
Ball games got you away from home at dinnertime? Sick of leaving the lake early to head home for dinner? Maybe you’re just looking for something cold to fill your…