Food & Drink
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‘The Orange Chicken Is Horrible,’ and Other ’Unpopular’ Opinions From Trader Joe’s Superfans
Do you want to get mad? Like really mad? Then continue reading, because the contrarians on the r/TraderJoe’s subreddit have come up with some sizzling hot takes that’ll make some fans see red. Nothing escapes scrutiny here — not even Trader…
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Is Costco Changing How Free Samples Are Given Out? Let the Riots Begin!
Free samples are one of the many joys of shopping at Costco. Will there be makeshift charcuterie plates? Fried pickles in the freezer aisle? Or the holy grail: chicken pot pie? No matter what’s available, you can always count on…
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Stale It Ain’t So: Get the Most Out of Old Bread and Other Stale Food With These Smart Hacks
We’ve all fallen victim to a stale loaf of bread, and though this can be frustrating, it doesn’t mean our money has been wasted just yet. There are ways to revive stale bread, along with other past-its-prime food from all corners…
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Melted Cheese? Seared Beef? McDonald’s Spins Common Sense Burger Changes as Innovation
McDonald’s just announced that it’s going to change the way it cooks your burgers, but we’re saying right here and now that it’s not going to make them any tastier or worth the ever-rising price. We see right through your…
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Hoarders Rejoice! People Are Actually Selling (and Buying) Old McDonald’s Food Containers
Under the heading of “Crap You Seriously Thought Was Garbage But It Turns Out Some Idiot Will Pay Good Money for It,” we have this: There is a treasure trove (or garbage pile) full of McDonald’s packaging available for sale…
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Someone’s Selling Replica Pizza Hut Lamps for $495, In Case That’s Your Thing
There are many things I could think to do with $500. This is not one of them. But hey, the cool kids are into ’90s nostalgia and thus, a Pizza Hut replica hanging lamp shade complete with red-and-white checkerboard tiles…
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Forget Buying Groceries: Delis Are the Main Draw at These 5 Grocery Stores
Delicatessens are a wonderful destination for food lovers. (If you’re from New York City, you know the deal; we live for a good bacon, egg, and cheese bagel from the…
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A Busy Mom’s Favorite Cooking Hacks to Make Easier and Cheaper Meals
Unless you’ve got unlimited time and unwavering skills in the kitchen, cooking meals at home can be, well, a pain in the ass. As a mom of four who loves…
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How to Find the Secret Cheap Spice Section in Your Supermarket
Let us put this as eloquently as we possibly can: For the love of all things good and right in this world, season your damn food. Even cooks who cling to their…
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WhataSecret: The Best Eats on Whataburger’s Secret Menu
There aren’t many fast food establishments that Texans hold more near and dear than Whataburger. The chain, which has nearly 1,000 locations across Texas and the South, is known for…
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You Can Stop Spending All Your Money on Organic Produce. Here’s Why
Each year The Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a list of the Dirty Dozen — fruits and vegetables so laden with pesticides that shoppers would be wise to avoid them.…
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Meatballs Schmeatballs: Ikea’s Chicken Tenders Taste Better and Cost Less
Imagine this: You’re famished after spending hours navigating the endless maze of Ikea’s showroom to redecorate your living room. You head to the cafe, grab a tray, and move down…
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Happy Half-Price Ham Week! This 50% Off Target Deal Stocks My Freezer for Months
Forget egg hunts, Easter bunnies, and sidewalk chalk. Now that I am an adult, the only thing that excites me about Easter is the half-price ham I get from Target…
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My Picky Family Tried the Blue Apron Brunch Box — Results Were (What Else?) Mixed
Editor’s note: The Blue Apron Brunch Box was provided by Blue Apron for review. Prices and availability are subject to change. When the option arose to get the Blue Apron Brunch Box,…
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Trader Joe’s New $5 Colorful Cake Mix Sucks the Fun Out of Funfetti
When I spied a new cake mix in the Trader Joe’s baking aisle, I knew I had to try it. Cheekily named Chromatic Celebration Cake & Baking Mix, it’s the…
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Is Goodles Mac and Cheese Better Than Kraft? I Ate My Way Through 7 Boxes To Find Out
The boxed mac and cheese world hasn’t always been the most competitive market, so if you’ve settled on Kraft for most of your life, no shame there. But Goodles — a…
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‘Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Some Wear Hawaiian Shirts’: Trader Joe’s Gives Away Free Groceries When Fridges Break
Some lucky Trader Joe’s customers had the shopping spree experience of their lives last weekend, and we’re totally jealous. According to multiple TikTok videos posted last weekend, a TJ’s location…
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14 Simple Kitchen Hacks That Save Food and Money
While eating at home is generally less expensive than eating out, there are always ways to save even more when preparing meals in your own kitchen. Some of these money-saving…
