Food & Drink
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A New Girl Scout Cookie Is Here To Ruin Your New Year’s Resolution
When faced with an adorable herd of Girl Scouts slinging cookies at the local supermarket, I can’t help shelling out Lincoln after Lincoln for Thin Mints and Samoas. Some of the newer flavors haven’t had the same effect (talking about…
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Will Gas Stoves Be Banned in the US?
Home cooks might have to say goodbye to the satisfying “click, click whoosh” of their stovetop burners igniting courtesy of a ban on gas stoves proposed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Some states and cities have already restricted…
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Trader Joe’s Shoppers Share Their Favorite Low-Calorie Frozen Meals
It’s rare that food is quick, cheap, yummy, and low in calories, but these six Trader Joe’s products manage to be all four. To be clear, we’re not saying these frozen meals are healthy — sodium levels are off the charts in…
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Will You Buy ‘Woke’ Female M&Ms?
Sweets-maker Mars has begun selling bags of M&M’s that feature only the female characters’ candy colors as a way to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8, and the marketing idea has some consumers up in arms. The special packages…
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Best Regional Fast Food Chains the Rest of the Country Needs
In the vast culinary landscape that is our country, flavors change as often as accents, spread out in every direction you look. The bummer? That means certain fast food chains can elude us, depending on where we live. Do you…
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The ‘Worst’ Aldi Foods You Should Never Buy, According to Shoppers
After reading detailed descriptions of Aldi’s “absolutely foul” lobster mac and cheese, we feel obliged to caution other shoppers. No matter how much you love seafood, gooey cheese, or the thought of the two mixed together, many shoppers warn: never,…
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Chili and Cinnamon Rolls: The Story Behind the Midwest’s Quirky Duo
Are you from Iowa, Nebraska, or anywhere across the Midwestern or Western United States? If you are, there’s a good chance you’ve grown up on a not-so-classic pairing that most…
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The Best Items To Order From Taco Bell’s Vegetarian Menu
As meatless patties and nuggets skyrocket in popularity, it’s clear that faux meat is in. But plant-based herbivores, vegetarians, and vegans’ appreciation for Taco Bell’s vegetarian menu and its greasy,…
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THC Seltzer Is on the Rise. Here Are 11 Options To Try
It’s 2023 and the world is a wild place. Not only is cannabis legal for recreational use in over 20 states, but it’s easier than ever to consume. While CBD…
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New Coffee Creamer Conjures Up ‘Friends’ Central Perk
As one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 1990s, “Friends” has remained popular despite having ended its decade-long run nearly 20 years ago. Fans can even visit the Friends…
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9 Trader Joe’s Indian Food Items To Try Right Now
Trader Joe’s has always been known for its freezer section. Though fan favorites come and go, it seems like nothing has stood the test of time more than Trader Joe’s…
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Is the Trader Joe’s Takis Dupe Better Than the Original?
Trader Joe’s is known for its house-brand knockoffs, and every time it seems like they’ve run out of products to copy, a new one hits the shelves. Trader Joe’s Chile…
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Fast Foods and Treats We Lost in 2022
The calendar has rolled over to another year, so it’s time to look back on what we lost in 2022. There may be some fast-food favorites or snacks on this…
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Flagels, Chaffles, and Other Curious Bread Substitutes for Low-Carb Diets
In food trends, there’s a fine line between creative and just plain crazy. The latest trend? Low carb bread substitutes. While many think that eliminating carbs from their diets is…
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The Cheaper Starbucks Alternative That Could Be Soon Coming to Your Neighborhood
Marketed as a cheaper alternative to big-name coffee chains such as Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts, Blank Street Coffee has grown quickly in popularity — managing to convince even some picky caffeine…
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Trader Joe’s Shoppers Sue Grocer Over Lead and Cadmium Levels in Chocolate
Two Trader Joe’s shoppers are suing the grocery store chain in New York federal court for allegedly misleading consumers by selling dark chocolate that contains unsafe levels of lead and cadmium.…
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Big-Name Companies Paying at Least $15 an Hour
President Joe Biden has endorsed raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, and though Congress hasn’t acted, prominent companies have been plumping up workers’ paychecks on their own.…
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The Best Non-Alcoholic Beers to Get You Through ‘Dry January’
After eating, drinking, and partying during the holidays, it’s time to recover from all that excess and observe “Dry January.” Or perhaps you don’t drink alcohol at all, but enjoy the…
