Kitchen & Groceries
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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. Food and Drug Administration, which recently announced a recall of…
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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. That’s because the retailer just announced it will offer Easter…
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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 don’t feel the need to take out a second mortgage…
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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 you consider expensive coffee shop concoctions (I am fully convinced…
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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 be sure you’re not wasting good leftovers or accidentally ingesting…
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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 generation to generation. In fact, the use of cast iron…
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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…
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Raspberry Rally Girl Scout Cookies Are Selling for Insane Amounts on EBay
Black market-like prices have emerged for a Girl Scout cookie flavor this year as keen consumers who were lucky enough to get the sold-out cookies are taking advantage of the…
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I Made an Outback Steakhouse-Inspired TikTok Recipe To Avoid Paying Restaurant Prices
In pre-pandemic, pre-inflationary times, my family and I used to go out to eat once every weekend, and Outback Steakhouse was one of the restaurants in our rotation. When the…
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Costco Rotisserie Chicken Now Tastes ‘Chemically,’ Redditors Say
The rotisserie chicken at Costco has many loyal fans thanks to its low $4.99 price, but recently even true believers have been carping about a perceived change to the chicken.…
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How To Buy Girl Scout Cookies Online
We all agreed long ago that the Girl Scout Cookie Program is one of life’s greatest joys. The only true issue with these delectable treats is that they’re not always…
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Would You Eat Fake Salmon Even if It’s Cheaper?
Fake salmon may soon be coming to a restaurant near you — if you’re willing to eat it. New School Foods is launching plant-based salmon sold in whole, raw pieces unlike…
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Cheddar Bay Biscuit Shrimp at Home? Red Lobster Unveils a Cheaper Way to Enjoy Its Menu Favorites
Red Lobster fans who have been silencing their cravings to save money by avoiding takeout or dining out can now satisfy their taste buds with cheaper alternatives from the grocery…
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Wondering Where the Priciest Eggs Are? A Map Tracks the Cost at Walmart Stores Across the US
Egg prices continue to crack household budgets, and many shoppers have become accustomed to the run-up in prices. Shoppers might take some solace in knowing that they could be paying…
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2 Million Air Fryers Sold at Amazon and Other Stores Recalled — Is Yours One of Them?
Home appliance brand Cosori has issued a colossal recall of one of the most beloved kitchen gadgets: air fryers. The recall — which includes some 2 million air fryers sold…
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7 Things Americans Waste Their Money On, According to Thrifty Redditors
If we look at metrics like food waste, energy use, or consumer spending, it’s clear that American culture is a culture of excess. But Redditors on r/Frugal buck that trend, in…
