Kitchen & Groceries
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We Ranked 13 Ketchups, and These Are the Best (and Worst)
When it comes to America’s favorite ketchup brands, Heinz wins hands down, according to research conducted by Statista in 2021. But just because more Americans say they prefer Heinz to Hunt’s — or any other ketchup brand — does that mean…
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Never Make These 13 Mistakes When Grilling Hot Dogs
As American as apple pie, hot dogs are a cornerstone of the country’s pride. Especially on the Fourth of July, when the grill becomes sacred ground and messing them up is practically unpatriotic. There are a few cardinal sins when it…
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The Best Store-Bought BBQ Sauces, Ranked
Americans love their barbecue and BBQ sauce, no matter what state they live in. Just look at the shelves upon shelves of sauces at the local grocery store. So. Many. Sauces. Whether you want to discover a new favorite or…
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We Tried 10 Hot Dog Brands and These Were the Best
A lot of my personal and professional life centers around specialty food. But can I tell you a secret? Hot dogs have always been one of my favorite things to eat. Even the cheapest hot dog at the store, when…
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8 Hot Dog Brands That Use 100-Percent Meat
Americans love hot dogs. Whether it’s at ball games, backyard BBQs, or street carts, they’re one of the most eaten foods in the country. And it’s one of those foods you love, but you’d rather not think too hard about…
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The Oldest Grocery Store Chains in America
From Kroger to Piggly Wiggly, learn the stories behind the oldest grocery store chains in America.
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12 Easy Southern Casseroles for a Comforting Meal
The South has a rich — and cheesy — history with casseroles. Americans love baked comfort foods, but nowhere has the casserole been embraced like it has in the South,…
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Amazon Prime Adds Free Same-Day Grocery Delivery. Here’s How it Works
Amazon Prime membership isn’t cheap, but it comes with a lot of perks. Besides free 2-day delivery on many products, you also get access to the company’s TV, movie, and…
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11 Refreshing Summer Soup Recipes Perfect for Hot Weather
You may think of soup as just a wintery thing, or something to eat while staring out the window on a rainy day, but the year is long, and there’s…
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12 Retro Casseroles That Ruled Middle-Class Kitchens in the 1970s
If the ’70s held America together, it wasn’t disco — it was the country’s devotion to comfort food. And nothing screams comfort food like a bubbling casserole, straight from the…
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30 Easy Frozen Desserts for a Hot Summer Day
In the heat of summer, there’s nothing quite like a frozen dessert to cool you off. There’s just something about ice cream, popsicles, sorbet, and other frozen goodies that revitalizes…
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38 Unusual Casseroles That Are Actually Delicious
Sometimes the last thing your family wants to eat is another basic casserole, even if it’s a perennial pleaser such as lasagna or macaroni and cheese. It’s easier to mix…
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12 Foods You Should Never Eat as Leftovers
Getting multiple meals out of one dinner may be a great way to save money, but it’s not necessarily good for your health. Some foods can spoil so quickly that…
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11 Vintage Pie Recipes Grandma Made When Times Were Tough
We can learn a lot from generations that came before us, including how to cook on tight budgets. Frugality was necessary sometimes, whether it’s because someone lost a job, or…
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8 Things to Never Leave on Your Kitchen Countertop
While it’s easy to just throw everything on the kitchen countertop, not everything belongs there. Countertops are high-traffic areas that are frequently exposed to spills, splatters, and varying temperatures. This…
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Most Popular Ice Cream at the Grocery Store in Every State
The small batch ice cream parlor in your town may be grand. But look, there’s usually no substitute for the pleasure of being able to walk to your freezer, rather…
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10 ‘Unwritten Rules’ of Shopping at Costco
Shop at Costco long enough and you become a wise, battle-worn warehouse warrior — someone who knows exactly when and how to plan a trip through the cluttered maze of bulk goods. On…
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10 Brands of American Cheese, Ranked
American cheese is a lot of things. It’s not technically “real” cheese the way others are, at least, according to the FDA, which deems it a “pasteurized processed American cheese food.”…
