Taste Tests
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We Tried SunnyD’s New Vodka Seltzer: The D Stands for Disgusting
I want to know who greenlit SunnyD’s new vodka seltzer, the company’s foray into the liquor section. Did anyone at the company taste this stuff, let alone the execs? Is it just a scheme to make a quick buck off…
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From Cajun Fries to Buttermilk Biscuits: 6 of the Best Popeyes Side Dishes, Ranked
Popeyes deals in comfort food, from the top of its menu to the bottom. The New Orleans-style chicken chain is known for its fried chicken, but we all know the truth: There’s no such thing as a great fried chicken…
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Crunch Factor: Popular Kettle Chip Flavors, Ranked From Best to Worst
Kettle chips are made by cooking potato slices in hot oil for a lot longer than regular potato chips. The result is the thick, super crunchy chip with a deep roasted flavor that we’ve all come to love. Kettle Brand…
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What Are the Best Arby’s Sliders? I Tried 7 to Find Out
Sick of Beef ‘n Cheddar and looking to change up your Arby’s order? The ubiquitous fast-food chain has a menu that spans from Reubens to gyros, but often overlooked are the roast beef titans’ sliders. Arby’s 2-for-7 deal might be…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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Bojangles Hard Sweet Tea Is a Real Thing, and It’s an Absolute Mystery of Dark Magic
Though the hard seltzer craze doesn’t seem to be going anywhere any time soon, Southern fast-food chain Bojangles has taken a different approach. Aside from its signature Cajun-seasoned fried chicken,…
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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…
