Food & Drink
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10 Sweet Chocolate Factory Tours with Free Samples
If your idea of a swell time is baking chocolate delicacies and your favorite beverage is hot cocoa, it’s a good bet that a chocolate factory tour will be a treat in more ways than one. Seeing how your favorite…
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15 Hangover ‘Cures’ Debunked
No one likes to drink too much (or eat too much) and wake up with morning-after regrets. While there are always excuses and opportunities to overindulge, remember that the only guaranteed way to prevent a hangover is to limit your…
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50 Beloved Hometown Bakeries Across America
Looking for the best fresh-baked cookies, cakes, croissants, doughnuts, and artisanal bread in America? Try any of these 50 beloved hometown bakeries — we’ve covered a variety of top-notch baked goods state by state. From mom-and-pop shops to high-end patisseries,…
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20 Fresh Ideas for Cutting Food Costs in 2019
Clipping coupons and shopping for bargains may be routine for most budget-conscious shoppers, but those tried-and-true tactics aren’t the only ways to save on food. Here are 15 unique ideas for cutting food costs, from overlooked cuts of meat to…
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Best Cupcakes in Every State
Cupcakes are really hanging onto their 15th minute of fame. It’s been 18 years since Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw and recent gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon’s Miranda Hobbes ate cupcakes outside of Magnolia Bakery in the West Village during season…
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15 Themed Dinner Party Menus Under $5 a Person
The idea of inviting friends over for a home-cooked meal may seem daunting. What with work, family, and other obligations, who has time these days for such a quaint social ritual? And then there are the expenses for wine and…
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16 Wines for $10 or Less to Pour at Holiday Parties
Wine is widely appreciated at the holidays as a host gift, at the dinner table, or at a party, but finding an eminently drinkable one that won’t drain the wallet…
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32 Places Travelers Can Celebrate the Holidays Away From Home
Home for the holidays sounds just fine in song but isn’t always possible. Sometimes work gets in the way, life events take you elsewhere, or you simply don’t want to…
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50 Healthy Thanksgiving Dishes for Special Diets
With so many different dietary restrictions out there, it takes time to plan a Thanksgiving meal. Special diets include sugar-free, paleo, keto, gluten-free, low-FODMAP, nut-free, and more. Luckily, when you’re…
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16 Creative Ways to Cook Your Turkey This Thanksgiving
If you’re cooking a holiday meal for the same family and friends you always see, it might be time to change things up a bit. A whole, traditionally roasted turkey…
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30 Family Meals You Can Make for Under $10 at Aldi
Feeding a family can be a lot of work — and pricey too. Shopping at grocery stores that are known for their low prices, like Aldi, can be a huge…
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20 Highest Calorie Counts at Fast Food Chains (And How to Lower Them)
Everyone knows eating out can be dicey for dieters, or really anyone who wants to keep calories in check. Making things trickier: Not all diet-busters are burgers — even a…
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29 Ways to Add a Gourmet Twist to a Simple, Last-Minute Meal
Eating well on a budget is all about being prepared. Sometimes that’s making a big batch of meals for the week or having a few three-ingredient recipes up the sleeve.…
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25 of the Most Exclusive Bars and Restaurants in America
Private clubs are the last line of bar and restaurant exclusivity. Speakeasies just aren’t the same without the threat of prohibition, and anybody with internet access can figure out there’s…
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Houston Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
Frugal families need a special treat every once in a while. Take advantage of a night out at one of many restaurants in Houston where kids can eat free or…
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28 Fall Recipes That Showcase Seasonal Fruits and Veggies
Adjusting to the more limited selection of fresh fruits and vegetables in local markets after the bounty of summer can be trying. Sticking with seasonal produce, though, makes the most…
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51 Cheap and Easy Fall Recipes
Between apples, pumpkin, squash, and cranberries, autumn brings not only crisp days but countless options for thrifty and delicious dishes that capitalize on seasonal fare. Whether you’re gathering the family…
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Los Angeles Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
Cooking at home may be the most economical option, but sometimes we all just need a break. Luckily, many restaurants offer free or discounted meals for kids during the week…
