Taste Tests
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Miss, Miss, Bang, Bang: I Suffered Through 5 Flavors of Bang Energy Drink
Bang Energy Drink is everywhere. Even before Monster Energy Drinks acquired Bang, the die-hard fans sang the drink’s praises loud and proud. The beverage and its (now former) cult leader-esque CEO were even featured on the last season of “How…
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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 a splash of flavor to your water. Flavor-enhanced waters can…
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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 protein bar can be an easy and relatively healthy snack.…
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I Tried 6 Ghost Energy Drink Flavors, and Here Are My Caffeine-Induced Thoughts
The energy drink realm is a weird one, and the ever-growing Ghost Energy brand is here to make it weirder. Armed with its own original flavors as well as partnerships with brands like Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids, Ghost…
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Rao’s vs. Carbone: Which Fancy Jarred Marinara Is the Best?
There’s a battle going on among the cheap jars of Prego and Ragu in your grocery store’s pasta sauce section. Fancy, expensive brands of marinara are vying for your money, and a new contender has emerged in an effort to…
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Cheese Curds Schmeese Curds: Culver’s Sides, Ranked
Culver’s is so well known for its butter burgers and frozen custard that the chain has expanded to 26 states, mostly in the Midwest and South. But if you never branch out from those favorites, you’ll be missing some real…
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Trader Joe’s Cheddar Jalapeno Pull-Apart Bread Is a Major Disappointment
Trader Joe’s seemingly has some new item almost every time I walk through the door, whether it’s a cute planter full of succulents, a weird fruit, or a new dessert…
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Popchips Offer a Healthier Twist on Snack Time, But Are They Any Good?
In an era of growing health consciousness, consumers are turning to smarter, more nutritious alternatives to traditional snacks. Enter popchips: a brand that’s been picking up steam thanks to its…
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Costco’s S’mores Cookies Taste Test: Are They Worth the Hype?
When I saw that Costco had launched a new s’mores cookie, I was all in — and I wasn’t the only one. Social media was littered with raves for the…
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I Tried the Topo Chico Hard Seltzer Aguas Frescas and Ranked Them Best to Worst
Since we’ve reviewed Topo Chico hard seltzers before, we were curious to sample the four new agua fresca flavors that launched earlier this summer: Ripe Watermelon, Citrus Tamarind, Hibiscus Lime,…
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Battle of the Mustards: Where Does French’s Rank in Our Head-to-Head Honey Mustard Showdown?
Different types of mustards have endless applications, but when it comes to things like chicken nuggets, salad, and crudité, there’s no replacing honey mustard. It’s the king. What’s the best…
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I Tried Caffeinated Neuro Mints and Have No Idea if They Work — but I Still Like Them
I drink plenty of coffee, and if you’re like me, you’re probably looking for a way to reduce your intake. Yerba mate doesn’t do the trick, and I’m in no…
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I Made The Trendy Barbie Pasta, and It’s Surprisingly Hard To Achieve the Perfect Pink
“Barbiecore” is hot right now, as the media assumes we’re all eagerly anticipating the release of the new Barbie movie. Everywhere you turn, there’s something pink-colored that you’re supposed to…
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I Tried Red Lobster’s ‘Ultimate Endless Shrimp’ and I’m Hook, Line, and Sinker for Two of the Five Options
In case you haven’t already noticed, we love a good deal here at Cheapism. When it comes to all-you-can-eat specials, you best believe we’ll be game to try ’em out.…
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I Tried Bud Light Next, a Beer With Zero Carbs and Zero Excitement
Bud Light has had a good thing going for a while. Even craft beer nerds can agree that Bud Light is an incredibly solid light lager, and Bud Light seltzers…
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I Tried All of Trader Joe’s Gummy Candy, and the Best Rivals Sour Patch Kids
I am a gummy candy connoisseur. It’s been my favorite candy format all my life, so I was heartbroken when I found out Trader Joe’s had discontinued two of my favorite…
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No One Is Doing the Viral TikTok Fruit Roll-Up Hack the Way I Would, So I Put My Own Spin on It
I can’t tell you how many TikTok videos I have scrolled through of people spreading ice cream into a Fruit Roll-Up and rolling it up before taking a bite, resulting…
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A Breath of Fresh Seltzer: Here’s Every Sanzo Sparkling Water, Ranked
There are more carbonated water brands than most people can count, nearly all of them producing the same three to five flavors over and over again. Enter Sanzo Sparkling Water,…
