Food & Drink
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‘A Cascade of Ice Cream Mix and Maggots’: Fast Food Restaurants Redditors Will Never Set Foot In
Everyone’s got fast food places that they hate. They’re easy to dislike, whether it’s because of a terrible past experience, an ethical objection to the company, or you just plain don’t like drive-thru tacos. Turns out that there’s some fast…
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Like Disgusting, Overpriced Coffee? Try Starbucks New Olive Oil-Infused Coffees
Following in the buttery footsteps of Bulletproof coffee, Starbucks recently launched Oleato beverages, a line of coffees that each contain a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Admittedly, I tend to think of olive oil as best used for cooking…
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‘I Can’t Go Back to Regular Pizza’: Chicago Deep Dish Beats New York Style, According to Famous Food TikToker
Forget Batman versus Superman, or the Packers versus the Bears. The greatest rivalry of our time is New York- versus Chicago-style pizza. Why? Because people are absolutely rabid about it. Unlike superheroes or sports teams, everyone has an opinion about…
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I Tried a Vegan Hot Dog in Hopes of a Healthier Summer. Here’s Why It Ended Up in the Trash
For me, a major part of summer includes weekends spent grilling burgers and hot dogs with family and friends. But let’s face it: Those food choices aren’t particularly healthy for you. I don’t want to give up my favorite warm…
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Cheapism Favorites: Rebel Rabbit THC Seltzers Bring the High Without the Hangover
Rebel Rabbit High Seltzer Rebel Rabbit is a THC-infused seltzer made with both Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC. Best Price: $36 for a six pack from Rebel Rabbit Also Cheap: $20 for a six-pack from Cycling Frog Who Should…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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AI Came Up With My Shopping List This Week — and Recommended Recipes
There are many, many reasons to be leery of AI, and its most notorious incarnation, ChatGPT. But until the robot uprising we’re all sort of expecting, you can get ChatGPT…
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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…
