Food & Drink
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Taco ‘Bout a Ripoff: 8 Items to Avoid at Taco Bell, According to Reddit
No, it’s not just you: Taco Bell prices have been increasing, to the tune of a 14.6% jump in 2022. They were once a bastion of cheap, filling food, but that reputation has fallen by the wayside. Annoyingly, sometimes that…
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Unusual Backyard Cooking Gadgets That Are Actually Useful
Grilling is a great way to cook while enjoying the outdoors and the company of others. For backyard cooks looking to expand their grilling vocabulary beyond spatulas and tongs, here are some useful, unique accessories worth buying to impress your…
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Panera Grilled Cheese Fans: Here’s the Trick to Recreating This Gooey Goodness at Home
Ever wished your grilled cheese sandwich wasn’t so crispy? That’s a concern for @cocobean, who took to Reddit to ask Panera workers how they keep grilled cheese sandwiches soft when heating. “I made grilled cheese sandwiches for my kids the other…
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Crunch Factor: Popular Kettle Chip Flavors, Ranked From Best to Worst
Kettle chips are made by cooking potato slices in hot oil for a lot longer than regular potato chips. The result is the thick, super crunchy chip with a deep roasted flavor that we’ve all come to love. Kettle Brand…
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PSA: Costco’s Food Court May Accept EBT, According to Viral TikToks
Wish you could buy a cheap, hot meal with your EBT benefits? If you’ve got a Costco nearby, you may be able to, according to some viral TikTok videos. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from the Agriculture Department can generally…
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These Food Trends From the 2010s Are Officially ‘Dead’ — According to Redditors
Not every food trend has staying power — just ask Redditors. When one Redditor asked which food trends from the past decade are “dead” (as well as which ones have stuck), people had opinions. Lots of opinions. See how many of…
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You’ve Got $10 To Spend at McDonald’s — What Are You Getting? Our Readers Had More Than a Few Delicious Ideas
Earlier this month, we decided to ask our readers a very important question: If you had $10 to spend at McDonald’s, what would you get? It’s a simple question, but…
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26 Delicious Barbecue Recipes and Tricks From Celebrity Chefs
If you need recipes filled with flavor for barbecue season, and expert tips on how to pull them off, look no further. Our grill-themed culinary tour of entrees, sides, and…
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What Are the Best Arby’s Sliders? I Tried 7 to Find Out
Sick of Beef ‘n Cheddar and looking to change up your Arby’s order? The ubiquitous fast-food chain has a menu that spans from Reubens to gyros, but often overlooked are…
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Let’s Talk About Those New Lay’s Sandwich-Inspired Chips
Cheapism staffers Jenn Magid and Lacey Muszynski got their hands on Lay’s newest sandwich-flavored chip flavors. Are they worth the hype? Here’s what they had to say about it. (Be…
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Taco Bell Is Battling a Rival Chain to Liberate ‘Taco Tuesday’ — and We’re Here for the Fireworks
You’ve got to hand it to Taco John’s for getting the jump on a much bigger chain — Taco Bell. It seems Taco John’s, which has a paltry 400 or…
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One Company is Giving Chocolate a Healthy Makeover, and We’re Not Sure How to Feel About That
Biting into a luscious piece of chocolate is something most of us admit is a predictable mood lifter, at least until we remember what that piece (or many pieces) of…
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$11 For a Crunchwrap? This Has to Be the Most Expensive Taco Bell in the Country
Mexican pizzas for $10, $6 bean burritos, and $4 regular old crunchy tacos. What the heck is going on at this Taco Bell in Seattle?! Those outrageous menu prices have…
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It’s Not All About the Iced Coffee. Try These 10 Drinks From the Dunkin’ Secret Menu
America runs on Dunkin’, so they claim, but is the iced coffee the only reason you’re there? Dunkin’, like other coffee chains (ahem, Starbucks), has been hit with the “secret…
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I Compared This Pricier Meatless Bacon to a Popular One — Here’s How That Worked Out
When I realized I’d had pets that were not as smart as pigs (I’ve had a lot of really dumb animals in my life), I cut out most of my…
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Kiss the Cook: The Best Father’s Day Gifts for the Man of the Kitchen
Know a dad who loves to cook, bake, or grill? This Father’s Day, give him a gift he can use to prepare yummy creations the whole family can enjoy. We’ve…
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Eat at Chipotle for $5 or Less With This Clever Hack
With fast food prices on the rise, it’s rare that you can find a meal for under $15 these days. But frugal Redditors say they’ve found a way to eat at Chipotle…
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Throwing Away Your Fast Food Receipt? You Might Be Tossing Out Free Food, Too
Receipts are annoying: They pile up on the floor of your of your car and they get wadded up in the bottom of your purse or pocket. But you should…
