Kitchen & Groceries
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Happy Half-Price Ham Week! This 50% Off Target Deal Stocks My Freezer for Months
Forget egg hunts, Easter bunnies, and sidewalk chalk. Now that I am an adult, the only thing that excites me about Easter is the half-price ham I get from Target the week after, and the deal is on right now.…
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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, I jumped at it. The box, which is available to order…
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‘Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Some Wear Hawaiian Shirts’: Trader Joe’s Gives Away Free Groceries When Fridges Break
Some lucky Trader Joe’s customers had the shopping spree experience of their lives last weekend, and we’re totally jealous. According to multiple TikTok videos posted last weekend, a TJ’s location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana gave away all of its refrigerated…
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Beware: These 10 Foods Pose the Biggest Risk to Consumers, According to Government Data
Consumer Reports has analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Department of Agriculture to track foodborne disease outbreaks between 2017 and 2022. The report pinpoints the foods that pose the greatest risks to…
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PSA: The Starbucks Pink Drink is Cheaper at Target
Starbucks’ Pink Drink is a viral secret menu success story. Thanks to its beautiful color, it started out as an Instagram darling in 2016 before the coffee mega-chain capitalized on the trend and officially added it to the menu a…
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Report: Rising Grocery Costs Translate to Rising Hunger
Inflation has been rearing its ugly head around every twist and turn, leaving consumers with nowhere to hide from its nasty snarls. From price gouging gasoline to sticker shock at the supermarket, rising costs have taken a huge toll and,…
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These Trader Joe’s Pairings Go Together Like Peanut Butter and Jelly, According to Redditors
It’s heartbreaking to imagine that before the peanut butter and jelly sandwich’s invention in the early 20th century, the two spreads were enjoyed separately. A piece of toast smothered in…
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7 ‘Worst Deals’ at Trader Joe’s, According to Redditors
While Trader Joe’s caters to yuppies in expensive neighborhoods, it is among the cheapest grocery stores in the country. In 2022, for example, the Los Angeles Times found that when…
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Frozen Fruit Recall: How to Tell if Your Costco and Trader Joe’s Products Need to Be Tossed
An outbreak of Hepatitis A that has sickened five people may be linked to frozen organic strawberries sold at stores including Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Aldi, according to the U.S.…
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Walmart to Make Easter Dinner and Baskets More Affordable for Shoppers
Shoppers stressing over still-sky-high prices at the grocery store as they prepare to host Easter dinner might find a little sliver of relief if they do their shopping at Walmart.…
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Hallelujah! Egg-flation Has Cracked as Prices Drop to $3/Dozen or Less
After an eternity of massively inflated egg prices, the cost of a dozen eggs has finally dropped for the first time since September 2022, and people are thrilled that they…
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Rise and Shine and DIY: How to Make (a Cheaper) Coffee Creamer at Home
Coffee is a necessary morning crutch for people from all walks of life. And sometimes it seems like there is absolutely no affordable way to indulge in it, especially when…
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How Long You Have To Safely Eat Unrefrigerated Foods
We’ve all let perishable foods sit out a bit too long, then wondered what dishes or ingredients are still safe to eat. Luckily, there’s information on food safety available so you can…
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The Right Way To Clean a Cast-Iron Skillet, According to Redditors
Cast-iron skillet users take their pans seriously, and rightfully so. A cast-iron pan that’s in good condition can last decades when taken care of, and can be passed down from…
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Should You Use Peeled Garlic? Here’s Why Redditors Are Divided
Cooking at home is often a balance between quality and convenience. Will jarred tomato sauce ever compare to Nonna’s homemade pasta pomodoro? Probably not. But since a jar of Rao’s…
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Reese’s Vegan Peanut Butter Cups Are Hitting Store Shelves
Vegans who miss the classic Reese’s peanut butter cup, which is made with dairy products, have reason to celebrate. The Hershey Co. has begun making plant-based Reese’s peanut butter cups…
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Why You Can Soon Have More Faith in ‘Made in the USA’ Meat Labels
“Made in the USA” labels on meat products will soon become clearer for consumers looking to put foods produced in the U.S. in their grocery carts under a proposed rule…
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The Most Annoying Instacart Shopping Fails, According to Redditors
Like many others, I started my Instacart habit during the early days of the pandemic. Since then, I’ve continued to use grocery delivery for the sheer convenience factor of it…
