Taste Tests
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Bubly Sparkling Water: The Best Bubly Flavors, Ranked
It very much feels like we all went to sleep one night, and when we woke up, every grocery store was stocked with Bubly sparkling water. The brand really came out of nowhere. Complete with commercials that feature Michael Bublé,…
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The Path to Pantsdrunk: 4 Finnish Long Drink Flavors, Ranked
Life is undoubtedly stressful. The good news is, there is a simpler way. The Finnish tradition of “kalsarikänni” — also known as pantsdrunk — is generally centered around drinking gin-based cocktails, traditionally made with grapefruit juice or soda, beverages known in…
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Javy Coffee Review: The Price is Right, But There Is a Caveat
I am not a fan of subscriptions, as I rarely love anything enough to get it forever and ever. I had to be hammered with advertising for the coffee concentrate Javy before I relented. When I stumbled across a buy-two-get-one…
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I Tried the Harry Potter Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans so You Don’t Have To
For something that’s been around a good while, I’ve never once considered cracking into a box of Harry Potter Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Jelly Beans. Made by Jelly Belly as more of a novelty gift or party favor than an…
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I Tried Costco’s New Gyro Kit. Trust Me, Your Go-To Greek Restaurant Is Better
Astute Costco fans like me have probably noticed a new prepared meal in the deli section: a Kirkland Signature gyro kit. I love Mediterranean food, so I grabbed one for a low-effort dinner, but next time I’ll be sticking to my…
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Twisted Tea Rocket Pop: Popsicle Nostalgia in a Can
Twisted Tea‘s Hard Iced Teas are available in a variety of flavors, many of which you might typically associate with your standard, non-boozy iced tea, like peach, raspberry, and half-and-half (you know, half lemonade, half iced tea — aka an…
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Are Snack Pack Juicy Gels Better Than Jell-O? I Tried 8 Flavors and Found Out
We’re not saying Jell-O brand gel cups are expensive, but they’re certainly not the cheapest options out there. At half the price, Snack Pack’s Juicy Gels are gluten-free, kosher, and…
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Two Ice-Cream Sandwich Brands You Should Stay Away From
Nothing says summertime quite like a cold ice cream sandwich in your hand. All that creamy vanilla ice cream wedged between two chewy, chocolatey sandwich cookies … Yum! To find…
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The Only Dips for Your Chips: 8 Trader Joe’s Salsas, Ranked
Maybe you’re late for a party and forgot snacks. Maybe it’s time for a backyard hangout. Maybe you just got laid off and you need a little you-time. Whatever the…
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The 13 Best Celsius Flavors, Ranked
If you haven’t yet heard of Celsius — the zero-sugar energy drink that’s picked up a whole lot of steam amongst college students across the country — you may be…
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‘Churn Back Time’: We Tried Cher’s New Gelato Truck — Here’s the Verdict
If you’re a fan of decadent frozen desserts and the “Goddess of Pop,” you’ll be thrilled to know that Cher has launched Cherlato, a food truck serving artisanal gelato —…
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We Ranked 13 Ketchups, and These Are the Best (and Worst)
When it comes to America’s favorite ketchup brands, Heinz wins hands down, according to research conducted by Statista in 2021. But just because more Americans say they prefer Heinz to Hunt’s…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
