Food Trends & Trivia
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Eggs, Lettuce, and Butter: 10 Groceries That Are Finally Getting Cheaper as Inflation Slows
Inflation is a relentless drain on all of our bank accounts, but there’s one tiny crack where a little daylight is showing through: groceries. For the first time since 2020, grocery prices slightly fell overall in March 2023, according to…
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Finally! Get Your Fix of McDonald’s Famous Big Mac Sauce in Dipping Cups — But Prepare to Pay
Big Mac lovers everywhere, rejoice! McDonald’s just announced that it’s going to offer that burger’s tangy, creamy signature sauce in little cups, just like its barbecue and sweet and sour sauces. Finally, you’ll be able to dip anything you want in…
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‘The Orange Chicken Is Horrible,’ and Other ’Unpopular’ Opinions From Trader Joe’s Superfans
Do you want to get mad? Like really mad? Then continue reading, because the contrarians on the r/TraderJoe’s subreddit have come up with some sizzling hot takes that’ll make some fans see red. Nothing escapes scrutiny here — not even Trader…
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Is Costco Changing How Free Samples Are Given Out? Let the Riots Begin!
Free samples are one of the many joys of shopping at Costco. Will there be makeshift charcuterie plates? Fried pickles in the freezer aisle? Or the holy grail: chicken pot pie? No matter what’s available, you can always count on…
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You Can Stop Spending All Your Money on Organic Produce. Here’s Why
Each year The Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a list of the Dirty Dozen — fruits and vegetables so laden with pesticides that shoppers would be wise to avoid them. The list is often reported on in the media, with…
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Meatballs Schmeatballs: Ikea’s Chicken Tenders Taste Better and Cost Less
Imagine this: You’re famished after spending hours navigating the endless maze of Ikea’s showroom to redecorate your living room. You head to the cafe, grab a tray, and move down the cafeteria line. You scooch right past the meatballs, the…
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My Picky Family Tried the Blue Apron Brunch Box — Results Were (What Else?) Mixed
Editor’s note: The Blue Apron Brunch Box was provided by Blue Apron for review. Prices and availability are subject to change. When the option arose to get the Blue Apron Brunch Box,…
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‘Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Some Wear Hawaiian Shirts’: Trader Joe’s Gives Away Free Groceries When Fridges Break
Some lucky Trader Joe’s customers had the shopping spree experience of their lives last weekend, and we’re totally jealous. According to multiple TikTok videos posted last weekend, a TJ’s location…
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Which of These Two Discontinued Taco Bell Favorites Should Return?
If last year’s “Sophie’s Choice” conundrum — deciding between the Enchirito and the Double Decker Taco — wasn’t stressful enough for you, Taco Bell is asking you yet again to…
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Easter Is Next Weekend?! You Can Still Order These Last-Minute Holiday Meals
Easter feels earlier than usual this year. If it’s snuck up on you like it has on us, have no fear: you can still place a holiday meal order at…
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Why Is Caviar So Damn Expensive?
A tin of caviar from the beluga sturgeon — an ugly, prehistoric-looking fish — is so expensive and rare that it’s become a symbol of the ultrarich, akin to a…
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TikTok Convinced Me I Could Make Thai Food — Here’s What Happened
A lot of people turn to TikTok for dog videos, new dance moves, and questionable medical advice, but I usually have a different goal — food. Recipes, to be specific.…
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Sick of Tipping? You’re Not the Only One
Tired of seeing an option to leave a tip … pretty much everywhere? While customers were feeling generous toward service workers during the pandemic, three years on it seems purse…
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Foods That Help Diabetics Keep Blood Sugar Under Control
For diabetics, keeping close tabs on blood-sugar levels is essential, and that means keeping close tabs on diet.
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How To Cook Pizza Without a Pizza Stone, According to Redditors
To transform a simple dough into a pillowy, lightly charred crust worthy of a pizzeria in Naples, you need heat — and a lot of it. But conventional ovens often…
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I Made the Official ‘Ted Lasso’ Biscuit Recipe, and Rebecca Would Be Proud
One of the most heartwarming gestures in “Ted Lasso”, a show full of feel-good moments, is Ted and Rebecca’s daily “biscuits with the boss” ritual that helps win her over.…
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Here Are the Worst Easter Candies — and the Best — Ranked
While Halloween reigns supreme in most people’s minds when it comes to acceptable candy handouts (threatening to egg the house of anyone who hands out raisins or toothbrushes does up the…
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Life Sucks? Make These TikTok Cinnamon Rolls, Because You Absolutely Deserve Them
Does your life suck right now? Did your daughter just get strep for the third time in two months? Did your anxiety keep you from sleeping last night? Did a…
