Taste Tests
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Let’s Talk About That 5-Pound Costco Peanut Butter Pie
Cheapism staffers Jenn Magid and Lacey Muszynski got their hands on Costco’s newest bakery sensation, the peanut butter chocolate pie. It’s so popular that it’s often sold out at many Costco locations, but is it worth the hype? Here’s what…
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The Best Good & Gather Sparkling Water Flavors — and the Ones To Leave on the Shelf
On any grocery-driven trip to Target, you’ve probably noticed Good & Gather, Target’s house brand for food and beverages. The brand includes a line of seltzers, with an abundance of flavors that’s easy to respect. Don’t waste cash stocking your…
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Is Aha Sparkling Water Any Good? Here’s What We Found
Naturally flavored seltzers are all the rage — something you probably know because you haven’t been living under a rock. With zero calories, sodium, or sugar, they make for a perfect alternative to a midday soda. Known for its creative flavor…
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I Baked Mac and Cheese From Costco and Sam’s Club, and the Loser Gave Me Garlic Breath
Prepared meals from both Costco and Sam’s Club are a popular way to feed a family on a budget, especially during busy weeknights when no one has time to cook. The selection of these freshly-made meals that you bake at home are…
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I Tried Dave’s Hot Chicken, and I’m No Longer a Skeptic of Its Price or Heat
Dave’s Hot Chicken is one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in the U.S., but I was skeptical that a big, celebrity-backed chain could pull off something close to the OG Nashville hot chicken in flavor, heat, or value. After just…
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I Tasted 8 Flavors of Polar Seltzer Water— Here’s How They Rank
For a beverage that’s been around since the 1700s, it really seems like seltzer water hit peak popularity in the last ten years. Polar Seltzer has been making sparkling water since 1882, so it’s fair to say that it’s a…
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I Tasted 9 ‘Healthy’ Salad Dressings and These Are the Best
Salads oftentimes feel like the lightest, healthiest meal options. They certainly can be, but depending on the dressing you’re using, they can also wind up being not so great for…
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The Best Tabasco Hot Sauce Flavors, Ranked
There aren’t many hot sauces in the world more ubiquitous than Tabasco. You’ve seen it at every diner in every corner of the country. It’s made an appearance at every…
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I Tried the Tabasco Hot Sauce Salad Dressing and Here’s What Happened
Well, it seemed like a good idea. Or maybe just an idea. But after I saw that TikTok influencer Tinx collaborated with Tabasco to create a spicy salad dressing, I…
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10 Popular Trader Joe’s Pasta Sauces, Ranked
Pasta is a cheap meal at most grocery stores, but with Trader Joe’s slinging high-quality bags at 99 cents a piece, you’ve probably wondered what sauce to grab off the…
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12 Blue Diamond Almond Flavors, Ranked
It’s a lot better to grab a handful of almonds in a time of snacking need than it is to grab a candy bar. We all know this. That doesn’t…
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The Best Frozen Dumplings, Ranked
If you’re whipping up an Asian feast at home, adding a side of dumplings or potstickers is a no-brainer. Whether you’ve got chow mein, ramen, or Korean BBQ in front…
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I Tried 16 Truly Hard Seltzer Flavors, and These Are the Best
People will be drinking gluten-free hard seltzer until the end of time, but there was a moment when it was a novelty. Back in the day — 2016, to be exact…
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The Best (and Worst) Corona Hard Seltzers
The hard seltzer aisle at your grocery store stretches on forever, doesn’t it? Like Budweiser, New Belgium, and many other breweries, Corona has laid claim to a corner of the…
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Forget McDonald’s: These Are the Best (and Worst) Frozen Chicken Nuggets
Fast food chicken nuggets are a time-tested guilty pleasure. The only problem? They’re not great for you, and if you want them, you have to actually leave your house. Good…
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Ranch Water Seltzer Wars: Dos Equis vs Karbach Brewing vs Lone River
Ranch Water, a classic mix of tequila, lime, and soda water, has long been a Texas tradition. The beverage has also, unsurprisingly, made its way into the hard seltzer market,…
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The 7 Best Fruit Smash Hard Seltzers, Ranked
At this point, it almost seems like a foolish move for a brewery not to have a hard seltzer on deck. New Belgium Brewing Company, famous for such hits as…
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12 Wild Basin Seltzer Flavors, Ranked
Hard seltzers have become a way of life for those who like to imbibe but want an escape from carb-loaded beers. It’s smart then, that so many breweries have been…
