Kitchen & Groceries

  • 8 varieties of snack pack juicy gels

    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 don’t use any high fructose corn syrup.  But how do…

  • Closeup of crock-pot mac & cheese on a fork over a white porcelain bowl of it, selective focus on a white table

    Recipes That Won’t Heat Up The Kitchen

    Whether you don’t have access to an oven and stovetop or simply don’t want to heat up your house in the summer, you can prepare diverse and satisfying recipes without those conveniences. Instead, rely on smaller appliances such as a…

  • A shopper with a full cart waits to check out at a Costco

    Does Costco Have Scan and Go at Checkout? Here’s Everything You Need To Know

    We’ll cut straight to the chase: Costco does not have scan and go. The service, a favorite at Sam’s Club warehouses, lets consumers scan products and pay with their phones. The time-saving feature, which allows you to skip the checkout…

  • Entrance to Costco Wholesale in the South San Francisco Bay area, slight side-view, shopping carts in the foreground, people are entering, a bright sunny day, the parking lot is to the right

    26 Best Costco Gluten-Free Items To Buy Right Now

    There’s been an explosion of gluten-free foods in grocery stores over the last several years, and Costco is no slouch when it comes to courting shoppers who need or want to skip wheat and other dicey grains. We recently browsed…

  • 9 kinds of trader joes salsas next to each other

    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 occasion, tortilla chips and store-bought salsa are an elite grocery…

  • Heap of fresh organic peaches on display at a market.

    From Farm to Table: 20 Irresistible Peach Recipes for Summer

    Cooking with seasonal fruit is not only smart and economical but also pretty darned tasty. Read on for a sampling of some of the best peach recipes that feature the all-time summer favorite in everything from a cocktail to chilled…