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 the same city, and even at locations just blocks from…
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 be recipe repeats for main courses from June through August,…
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 exorbitant prices. The truth is, if you’re here, you’re sacrificing…
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 for me. What I didn’t expect were so many packages…
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. Many archaeologists think the earliest farmers may have settled down…
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 to play drive-thru roulette to keep life spicy. In any…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I was perusing TikTok, as you do, and stumbled across people making passable mashed potatoes out of potato chips. You just add water, break down the potato chips with a…
Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein. Plus, it’s cheap. But the cold and curdled dish isn’t for everyone. Even if you don’t enjoy dipping your spoon right into…
The world’s most expensive sandwich didn’t happen by accident; it was designed to be that way. Serendipty3, an iconic New York City dessert shop, built itself a little corner of…
Fast food isn’t cheap anymore, whether that’s due to inflation, corporate greed, or a little bit of both. You can easily drop $10 or more on a combo meal now…
It seems like everyone has an air fryer these days, whether it’s for convenience or health reasons. You can cook practically anything in them, though some things turn out better…
I’ve been hearing forever about the popular TikTok trend to stick your bowl of cereal in the freezer the night before breakfast. This simple hack — just pour your cereal…
There are many Starbucks hacks on social media, including ways to create new drinks, make dupes at home, or just get more for less money. Actually ordering what you want…
Ever see a food hack on Tiktok that you just have to try? I usually don’t, either. But then I saw a viral food hack of a peanut butter chocolate…