While Trader Joe’s caters to yuppies in expensive neighborhoods, it is among the cheapest grocery stores in the country. In 2022, for example, the Los Angeles Times found that when it came to staples like bananas, eggs, oatmeal, and milk,…
Naturally flavored seltzers are all the rage — something you probably know because you haven’t been living under a rock. With zero calories, sodium, or sugar, they make for a perfect alternative to a midday soda. Known for its creative flavor…
Frozen produce has many advantages: It lasts a long time, it’s always ripe and in good condition, it retains its original nutritional value, and it’s cheaper than fresh. Keeping a few bags of frozen vegetables and fruit on hand lets…
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 bunch of your coworkers just get laid off, or worse,…
This is not a drill. We repeat: this is not a drill. Fast-food fanatics who enjoy breathing fire are having a hard time keeping their cool over the latest hot news from Taco Bell: the beloved but discontinued Volcano menu…
Just like the popular legend that the Earl of Sandwich created the first one, there are hundreds of other sandwiches with equally dubious origin stories. But no matter how the ubiquitous sandwiches on this list came to be, one thing…
Say goodbye to Dunkaccinos. The longtime Dunkin staple (the drink was introduced in 2000) is quietly being dropped from menus at the Massachusetts-founded doughnut chain. While it has likely been…
Vermont isn’t known for an abundance of exports, but Ben & Jerry’s might be the biggest. The pun-heavy ice cream company is among our nation’s most beloved (it outsold every…
Blueberries — filled with antioxidants and phytoflavinoids — are said to be good for you. But moving forward, you might want to consider the organic version. The fruit has been…
Coffee is a necessary morning crutch for people from all walks of life. And sometimes it seems like there is absolutely no affordable way to indulge in it, especially when…
Oily canned tuna, black coffee, and a roll of toilet paper don’t sound like the most appetizing combo — and yet a video combining all three is captivating the internet.…
As one of the fastest growing chains in America, Chipotle has made a name for itself serving healthier ingredients than your average fast-food joint. Every cheap fast-food chain is swirling…
We’ve all let perishable foods sit out a bit too long, then wondered what dishes or ingredients are still safe to eat. Luckily, there’s information on food safety available so you can…
While you could argue that there’s a dessert for every mood, we like to think pie is one of those sweet treats that can be enjoyed anytime, anyplace, by anyone,…
Meat doesn’t have to be the centerpiece of every dish, especially when it comes to casseroles. They’re already usually made with a glut of carbs, creamy sauces, and cheese, all…
Many of the products we know and love today have been around forever, so we only know them as they are — and how we use them — today. But…
Prepared meals from both Costco and Sam’s Club are a popular way to feed a family on a budget, especially during busy weeknights when no one has time to cook. The…
Dave’s Hot Chicken is one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in the U.S., but I was skeptical that a big, celebrity-backed chain could pull off something close to the…