Food Trends & Trivia
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These Food Trends From the 2010s Are Officially ‘Dead’ — According to Redditors
Not every food trend has staying power — just ask Redditors. When one Redditor asked which food trends from the past decade are “dead” (as well as which ones have stuck), people had opinions. Lots of opinions. See how many of…
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Let’s Talk About Those New Lay’s Sandwich-Inspired Chips
Cheapism staffers Jenn Magid and Lacey Muszynski got their hands on Lay’s newest sandwich-flavored chip flavors. Are they worth the hype? Here’s what they had to say about it. (Be sure to see what they had to say about Costco’s five-pound…
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Taco Bell Is Battling a Rival Chain to Liberate ‘Taco Tuesday’ — and We’re Here for the Fireworks
You’ve got to hand it to Taco John’s for getting the jump on a much bigger chain — Taco Bell. It seems Taco John’s, which has a paltry 400 or so locations in just 23 states, realized early on that…
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One Company is Giving Chocolate a Healthy Makeover, and We’re Not Sure How to Feel About That
Biting into a luscious piece of chocolate is something most of us admit is a predictable mood lifter, at least until we remember what that piece (or many pieces) of chocolate is doing to our waistline. It’s a little naughty,…
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I Compared This Pricier Meatless Bacon to a Popular One — Here’s How That Worked Out
When I realized I’d had pets that were not as smart as pigs (I’ve had a lot of really dumb animals in my life), I cut out most of my pork consumption. Most, I said, not all. The one piggy…
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A Beloved Costco Food Court Favorite Returns — But Fans Are NOT Happy With the New Price
If you thought you were thrilled about the return of chopped onions to Costco’s food court a couple week ago, wait until you hear this: The chicken caesar salad is back. SALADS ARE BACK BABY – PITTSBURGH! by u/thatdaxton in…
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‘Common Sense Isn’t That Common’: Taco Bell Workers Snap Back at Belligerent Customer in Viral Video
Judging by the childish behavior of some fully-grown adults, fast-food etiquette lessons apparently need to be a thing. Following a recent incident where a couple of manchildren destroyed a Popeyes restaurant…
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10 Foods You Can Freeze That Won’t Turn Into Freezer-Burned ‘Mush’
If you’ve ever tried to freeze and reheat a bowl of cooked pasta or a handful of soggy french fries, you know that some foods aren’t exactly freezer friendly. That…
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‘Taco Bell at Their Peak!’: 20-Year-Old Menu Sparks Serious Nostalgia on Reddit
Someone posted a picture of an old Taco Bell menu board on Reddit, and hoo boy, it’s stirring up some feelings. The menu is from 2003, which brings up the…
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Waste Not, Want Not: 10 Slick Ways To Use Bacon Grease, According to Redditors
Bacon makes everything better, but does bacon grease? The topic is a hot one on Reddit, with users sharing hundreds of unique ways to use bacon fat to make other…
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Find a Farmer, Fill a Freezer: The Whole-Hog Guide to Buying Locally Sourced Meat
Cheapskate carnivores, listen up. If you’ve been spending your hard-earned money on grocery store meat with questionable origins (and quality, freshness, appropriate pricing, etc.), there’s an alternative approach you might…
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This Genius Starbucks Hack Gets You Two-for-One Cold Brews
Can’t function without a pick-me-up, but tired of spending a fortune buying coffee every day? This viral Starbucks hack might come in handy. Steven Sushi, @stevensushi, a well-known food blogger…
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It’s Not Delivery, It’s … Frozen? Study Finds Americans are Choosing Frozen Pizza Over Chains
Walk down any frozen foods aisle of any grocery store in the U.S. and you’re sure to find an assortment of frozen pizzas from outlandish and expensive to simple and cheap.…
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Wendy’s Unveils Out-of-This-World Free Food Deals Because Mercury Is in Retrograde
Finally, there’s real proof that astrology affects your life in a concrete way: Wendy’s is giving out free food because Mercury is in retrograde. For those who don’t typically follow…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
