Food & Drink
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Caviar, Truffle Oil, and Wagyu Beef: 10 Ingredients Redditors Say Are ‘Overrated’
If money wasn’t a concern, we could be feasting on lobster, truffle-filled pastas, and caviar prepared by Michelin-starred chefs every day. Thanks for crushing that dream, inflation. And yet, there are some ingredients (ahem, gold leaf) that diners say aren’t…
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Queso Confidential: What To Order From the Torchy’s Tacos Secret Menu
There are many things that build up Austin, Texas’ character, but one of the most iconic will always be Torchy’s Tacos. While nowhere near the best breakfast tacos in Austin, Torchy’s is an institution, a Tex-Mex bedrock in a town…
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Cookies, Oils, and Gummy Bears, Oh My: The Cheapism Guide to Edibles
It’s hard to believe that it’s been over a decade since Colorado and Washington had the good sense to legalize cannabis for recreational use. Since then, the green stuff has ballooned to a 13 billion dollar industry, and the variety…
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I Tried the TikTok-Loved Thomas Keller Zucchini, and Here’s the Verdict
Here’s the truth: I don’t love cooking, especially since I have two picky kids (and a husband who isn’t shy about voicing his opinions either). Dinner is a win if even one member of my family likes what I make,…
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Welcome to the Future: You’re Now Able To Pay for Groceries Using Your … Hand?
Forget tapping your card to pay for a weekly grocery haul. Amazon One, a palm recognition service from Amazon Web Services, enables shoppers to pay for their groceries with just their hand. The service recently reached over three million uses across the…
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These 5 Trader Joe’s Products Seem Vegetarian or Vegan But Actually Contain Animal Products
Now that plant-based diets are mainstream, you’d think that shopping for vegetarian and vegan groceries would be easy. But some products that seem like they don’t have animal products — baked beans, candy with red dye, and Parmesan cheese, to…
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8 Dishes To Make When You Have a Fridge Full of Leftover Brisket
Maybe you just got back from your grandma’s house with a bag full of leftovers. Maybe you ordered way too much food at a BBQ restaurant. Maybe you threw a…
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We Tried 9 Water Flavor Packets — These Are the Best
There’s no denying that the popularity of water flavor packets has exploded in recent years. Often available as powder, squeezable bottles of liquid, or dissolvable tablets, these products can add…
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The Sam’s Club Member’s Mark Liquor Lineup: What to Buy and What to Skip
While Sam’s Club has only been in the liquor business since 2010, the Walmart-owned wholesaler has put together an impressive lineup of affordable white-label alcohols under its Member’s Mark brand.…
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Meatless Motivation: 10 Easy Tofu Recipes To Try Right Now
There’s a host of reasons to reach for tofu instead of meat, and vegetarianism is only one of them. For starters, it’s cheaper; according to U.S. News Health, “boneless chicken…
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Move Over, In-N-Out and Shake Shack: There’s a New ‘It’ Burger
In-N-Out is out. Shake Shack can take a step back. Whataburger — what burger? There’s a new sheriff in town when it comes to rave-worthy burgs, and it’s surprisingly niche.…
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Costco Dilemma: What the Heck Do You Do With Those Glass Tiramisu Cups?
How many times have you bought those little premade Costco tiramisu dessert cups in the refrigerated section? If you have a hoard of the adorable glass cups they come in,…
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Home Cooks Swear By San Marzano Tomatoes, but Are They Really Worth the Cost?
If you ask a food nerd why they love San Marzano tomatoes, prepare yourself for a tangent peppered with words like “terroir” and “pizza napoletana.” But for all their pretensions,…
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Kitchen Confidential: 12 Culinary Secrets To Elevate Your Cooking Skills
Cooking can often feel like an uphill battle — especially when you’re striving to achieve the mouthwatering results you see on cooking shows, but always end up with dishes that…
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Reduce Food Waste With These 6 Top-Rated Overripe Banana Recipes
While brown bananas are safe to eat, a mushy mess of overripe, sugary fruit isn’t exactly appetizing. But like stale bread, overripe bananas can come in handy for a handful…
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How to Score Free Chicken Wings This Weekend at Chains Near You
Are chicken wings the quintessential American food? If not, they’re certainly near the top of the list. You can get them at practically every sports bar and chain restaurant because…
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13 Sneaky Ways Grocery Stores Trick You Into Spending More
When you head to the grocery store planning to pick up a few essentials, it’s all too easy to arrive home with more items than you’d intended to buy. If…
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Best Tasting Protein Bars: We Taste-Tested 10 Top Brands
Whether you’re looking for a quick, muscle-building protein source following a tough gym workout or you’ve skipped lunch and need to calm a grumbling stomach and low blood sugar, a…
