Food & Drink
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Domino’s Pickle Pizza and Giant Cup Noodles: Weirdest Fast Food News This Week
My job as a food writer involves thinking way too much about fast food, watching too many food TikToks, and sifting through mountains of restaurant-related press releases. That means I come across some really crazy stuff. Even to my fast…
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I Tried Brazilian Lemonade Even Though It Sounded Like a Liquid Stomachache
All it took was a TikToker proclaiming Brazilian lemonade to be “heaven in a cup” to make me drag out the blender, buy a bag of limes and give this very simple recipe a go. I did, however, have a…
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Meijer vs. Kroger vs. Target: I Grocery Shopped Online at All Three — Here’s How it Went, from Order to Pickup
Sometimes my passion for penny-pinching scores me amazing deals that pump me up with pride, and other times my cheap tendencies are a real pain in the ass. The day I decided to open three tabs on my browser and…
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I Tried The Viral TikTok Salad with Cucumbers, Chili Crisp, and Mini Peppers, and OH BABY
I am a vegetable fanatic, and right now, there are two crispy, quaint veggies that have me in a chokehold: mini cucumbers and mini sweet peppers. The crunch. The flavor. The itty-bitty size. I can’t help myself. So, when I…
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Battle of the Mustards: Where Does French’s Rank in Our Head-to-Head Honey Mustard Showdown?
Different types of mustards have endless applications, but when it comes to things like chicken nuggets, salad, and crudité, there’s no replacing honey mustard. It’s the king. What’s the best brand you can find in a store? Which kinds are…
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I Tried Caffeinated Neuro Mints and Have No Idea if They Work — but I Still Like Them
I drink plenty of coffee, and if you’re like me, you’re probably looking for a way to reduce your intake. Yerba mate doesn’t do the trick, and I’m in no hurry to suffer through one of those hellish little 5-hour…
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You Can Now Order Sam’s Club Food Court Items on Your Phone (Your Move, Costco!)
As if $1.38 hot dog combos and the best cheap ice cream sundae around couldn’t get any better, Sam’s Club just rolled out a new feature in their app that…
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This Starbucks Hack Helps You Save Money and Get Rewards at the Same Time
Most of us need that jolt of caffeine to kick-start our mornings or fight off that mid-afternoon slump. But at $4 to $5 per latte, getting your caffeine fix can…
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Is 7-Eleven Pizza Ever Worth It?
I was ready for the nausea, the food poisoning, and the gagging as I ate. The pizza at 7-Eleven was a terrifying gastronomic challenge, but I was up to the…
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You Can Order Custom Oreo Cookies, and We’re Not Mad at Anything but the Price
Are Double Stuf Oreos not doing it for you? Something about the birthday cake flavor not sitting quite right? Need to crank up your party favor game? If any of…
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Do Not Buy These Products at Costco if You Lack Self Control
Costco can be dangerous. Walking past huge quantities of delicious products is asking for trouble if you have no self control like we do. One of our downfalls? The hefty…
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Are Rice Krispie Treats the New Protein Bar for Gymgoers?
Big-name protein bars like Clif, Quest, and Pure Protein run about $10 for a box of anywhere between 4-6 bars. That’s a lot of loot for a little protein punch…
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I Made The Trendy Barbie Pasta, and It’s Surprisingly Hard To Achieve the Perfect Pink
“Barbiecore” is hot right now, as the media assumes we’re all eagerly anticipating the release of the new Barbie movie. Everywhere you turn, there’s something pink-colored that you’re supposed to…
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Did You Know There’s a Tiny Trader Joe’s Just for Kids?
Grown-ups love Trader Joe’s. They may say they’re just picking up some groceries, but the truth is, they love wandering the aisles, sniffing the low-priced flower arrangements, and perusing all…
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I Made Copycat Starbucks Cake Pops and They’re Better Than the Real Thing
I am not a frequent Starbucks patron. Personally, I can’t get past the high prices, so I stick to the Keurig in my kitchen with some Starbucks creamer if I’m…
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This Fruit Pizza Recipe Is a Fan-Favorite at Family Gatherings — and Perfect for the Fourth of July
Not to be dramatic, but if I tried to sneak past the Fourth of July without serving my family my famous fruit pizza, they would probably disown me. For every…
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I Tried Red Lobster’s ‘Ultimate Endless Shrimp’ and I’m Hook, Line, and Sinker for Two of the Five Options
In case you haven’t already noticed, we love a good deal here at Cheapism. When it comes to all-you-can-eat specials, you best believe we’ll be game to try ’em out.…
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Everything You Wanted to Know About M&M’s But Were Afraid to Ask
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat with burning, unanswered questions about M&M’s? Sure you do; we’ve all been there. The candy…
