It’s a new year, and that means it’s Girl Scout Cookie time. January 7 marks the official start of the season, so you’ll probably be seeing order sheets at work and booths set up outside grocery stores soon. It’s going…
If you want to know what war feels like, head to Costco during the holidays. Armed with large metal carts, hordes of deal-hungry shoppers fly through the aisles, snatching up pumpkin pies, leaving trash, and ruffling up displays. And if…
Costco seems just as popular as ever, from its $1.50 hot dog combo to its affordable pharmacy. Recently, some people have taken issue with the chain after the company defended its diversity, equity, and inclusion (also known as DEI) program,…
Americans have been snacking on potato chips for a long, long time. Legend has it that potato chips were invented in the 1850s by a chef in Saratoga Springs, New York, although recipes for thin-sliced, fried potatoes appeared in cookbooks…
Cold weather and soup is one of the greatest pairings in this universe, and now that we’re in the heart of winter, you may be wondering where to get some. But restaurants are expensive and often a big to-do; where’s…
Old-fashioned breakfasts hold a unique charm. These meals, often simple yet hearty, evoke a sense of nostalgia and the simpler joys in life. Perhaps they remind you of when you used to hang out in your childhood kitchen, peering over the…
Stepping on a crack, walking under a ladder, opening an umbrella inside — you don’t have to be particularly superstitious to know that certain actions have unsavory reputations. But if you…
This year was a bloodbath for retail and dining businesses. In the first nine months of 2024, business bankruptcy filings skyrocketed 33.5%, jumping from 17,051 to 22,762. Among those on…
Who has the patience to cook a big meal on New Year’s Day? Certainly not you, if you did New Year’s Eve right. If you want to leave the kitchen…
Going back to the basics and whole foods is the key to creating healthy and cheap dishes from breakfast to dinner. It’s easy to make delicious and easy recipes ranging…
In many countries, especially in Europe, alcohol is served almost everywhere. In Portugal, for example, you can order a draft beer in a bakery. But in the U.S., strict liquor…
Who wants to start the new year off right? Show of hands! Everyone, right? Heading into 2025, there are some simple ways to make sure your 2025 sails smoothly right…
If you’ve already burned through too many waffles after getting a waffle iron for Christmas and swearing off frozen waffles (for now, at least), you might be looking for something…
Fast food is supposed to be quick and cheap, period. Alas, some chains charge outrageous prices that make diners feel like they’ve ordered a Michelin-starred meal. A new study reveals which…
Who says you have to spend big to celebrate big? With clever planning, you can throw a memorable New Year’s party that’s not only fun and fabulous — but also…
It seems like not a single day passes without a major recall, but here we are again. Our newest recall comes in the form of cat food, courtesy of Northwest…
The holidays are a time for joy, gatherings, and, for some, plenty of drinks. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or enjoying a quiet night by the fire, the perfect festive…
As any trip to the fish market will reveal, seafood isn’t always cheap. Still, people like to eat it, and when there’s a seeming bargain on a particular variety, it’s…