Taste Tests
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Let’s Talk About Those New Lay’s Sandwich-Inspired Chips
Cheapism staffers Jenn Magid and Lacey Muszynski got their hands on Lay’s newest sandwich-flavored chip flavors. Are they worth the hype? Here’s what they had to say about it. (Be sure to see what they had to say about Costco’s five-pound…
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Let’s Talk About Costco’s New Confetti Cookies
Cheapism staffers Jenn Magid and Lacey Muszynski got their hands on Costco’s newest bakery sensation, confetti cookies. Are they worth the hype? Here’s what they had to say about it. (Be sure to see what they had to say about…
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From Chicken Strips to Sandwiches, Here Are All the Sonic Chicken Dishes, Ranked
If you’re a fan of Sonic Drive-In, it’s probably not because of the burgers. Sorry to take such a hard swing right off the bat, but we need to start somewhere. Chicken is what really shines on the Sonic menu,…
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Should You Buy a Pink Pineapple or Just Light a $10 Bill on Fire? The Choice Is Yours
New, exotic fruits are popping up in grocery stores all over the U.S., giving boring old apples and bananas a run for their money. I ran across the latest debutante, a beautiful pink-fleshed pineapple, and picked one up to see…
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Eat Your Leafy Greens: Here Are the Best (and Worst) Trader Joe’s Salads
Trader Joe’s is a lot of things, and while quick isn’t one of them, you may still find yourself popping in for lunch. There are a constant slew of seasonal, premade salads, wraps, and sandwiches chilling in the Trader Joe’s…
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A Cider a Day Keeps the Hangover Away: 10 Austin Eastciders Flavors, Ranked
Though the origins of hard cider date back to ancient Roman times, we live in an increasingly gluten-free world, and the popular alcoholic beverage made from bittersweet apples isn’t going anywhere. Texas-based cidery Austin Eastciders has expanded like crazy since its inception…
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7 of the Best Red Bull Flavors Gave Me Wings and Made Me Flippin’ Invincible
Red Bull, an energy drink known for kooky animated commercials, extreme sports, and an ever-changing lineup of special-edition flavors, has been a staple of my life for the last 15…
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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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Van Leeuwen Made Ranch-Flavored Ice Cream, So I Had To Taste It
Here are three things I love very much: ice cream, Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, and small businesses that began in a truck and went on to become a national sensation. …
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I Tried 10 Varieties of Melinda’s Hot Sauce and Now I Can’t Taste Anything
Hot sauce is one of the only foods that seems to function just as effectively as a novelty gift as it does food. Melinda’s, a company that makes it’s fiery…
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The Best (and Worst) Waterloo Sparkling Water Flavors
Sick of Aha? Don’t want to pay for Spindrift? It’s a nice time to be alive if you’re a seltzer drinker, as there are countless companies pushing carbonated waters our…
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A Definitive Ranking of the Most Popular La Croix Flavors
It is my belief that the seltzer revolution would be nowhere without the help of La Croix’s sparkling water. Since its release in 1981, it has become a staple of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
