Food & Drink
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Sorry, Vegans: Taco Bell’s Plant-Based Crunchwrap Falls Flat
I’ve never liked Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme. The tortilla-wrapped tostada — stuffed with moisture-laden ingredients like sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese — is like a giant, soggy frisbee. So I wasn’t dying to try Taco Bell’s new vegan Crunchwrap…
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Meatloaf, Chili and Other Foods That are Always Better as Leftovers
No, it’s not your imagination. Some food really does taste even better once you’ve liberated it from the fridge the next day (though it shouldn’t stay out too long). That’s because chemical reactions keep happening even after cooking is complete, often…
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Frugal Cooks Share Their Secrets To Making Delicious Vegetable Stock Using Kitchen Scraps
Making your own stock at home is a great way to save money. In particular, vegetable stock is considered a versatile elixir that can add depth and flavor to countless dishes. Plus, it’s super good for you. But did you…
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Costco vs. Trader Joe’s: Whose Key Lime Pie Reigns Supreme?
It’s summer, and that means all the bright and sunny citrus-filled seasonal items are back at stores like Costco and Trader Joe’s. I’m a lover of all things citrus, so when I saw a recent thread on Reddit’s r/Costco proclaiming…
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Trader Joe’s New Chocolatey Coated Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Bites Are Just 100 Calories , But Are They Any Good?
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…
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I Tried the $2.99 Trader Joe’s Sriracha Sprinkle Seasoning and I Have Thoughts
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…
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Cheap and Easy Food Hacks for College Students on a Budget
Making healthy meals three times a day can be a challenge for many college students on a budget. But not all hope is lost. By implementing strategies from these thrifty Redditors,…
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Find the Cheapest Taco Bell Near You With This Redditor-Created Website
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…
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This Dorito Taco Salad Is the Summertime Side You NEED in Your Recipe Rotation
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…
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Skipping Wednesdays, Avoiding Samples, and Other Mistakes You’re Making When Shopping at Whole Foods
You’ve got a lot of plates spinning at the same time when you’re shopping at Whole Foods. It’s a delicate dance, that experience, toeing your way through premium products at…
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I Bought Japan’s Key Coffee and Could Only Read Three Words on the Box — Here’s How It Went
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…
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How Much a Six-Pack of Beer Cost the Year You Turned 21
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.…
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‘Do Better, Burger King’: TikToker Asks Fast-Food Chains for the Cheapest Menu Items, and Not All Understood the Assignment
Looking to save money as you quell the grumbling beast inside your stomach? Maybe you don’t feel like scanning the menu to find the best bargain, or perhaps you want…
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10 Doritos Recipes That Your Family Will Flip For
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…
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Donut Make These Pricey Order Mistakes at Dunkin’
Sure, you’re just popping into Dunkin’ for that famous coffee or a doughnut (or six), but you can save money, time, and headaches by avoiding these common Dunkin’ mistakes. You…
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Costco’s Food Court in the UK Has Cottage Pies, Korean Beef Bakes, and Chicken Fajitas, and We’re Incredibly Jealous
For millions of Americans, Costco is the undisputed heavyweight champion of wholesale. And it’s not just the retailer’s great deals that make every bargain hunter’s heart flutter — it’s also…
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TikTok Swears Oreos Dipped in Sour Cream Taste Like Cheesecake — My Family Had Thoughts
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…
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Something Fishy: Walmart Shoppers Shocked by Great Value Ingredient Labels
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…
