Kitchen & Groceries
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50+ Ways to Slash Your Food Budget
Americans spend a lot of money on food — $7,316 in 2020 in the average U.S. household, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a drop as eating habits changed drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic. But a recent surge in…
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FDA Finds No Link to Lucky Charms in Food-Safety Probe
Lucky Charms’ streak of bad luck is over. Following a surge in stomach illness reports linked to the colorful cereal, the Food and Drug Administration initiated an on-site inspection of General Mills’ production facilities, and safety experts encouraged consumers to leave…
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Here’s How Much More Groceries Cost at Kroger in 2022
Inflation hasn’t been doing us any favors at the grocery store lately — the cost of eating at home shot up 10% in the last year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index. To see how that stacks up with…
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Walmart’s Chocolate Chip Cookies Beat Top Brands in Taste Test
Store-bought cookies can satisfy your craving in less time than it takes to bake a batch of homemade. But which kind to get from that endless grocery aisle? To find out, we bought 16 bags of chocolate chip cookies from…
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I Tried Cannabis-Infused Ice Cream — Here’s What Happened
Is there ever a bad time to eat ice cream? We savor scoops of the creamy dessert when we’re happy, when we’re sad, when we’re celebrating, when we want to get a little … high? Yup, it’s true: Cannabis-infused ice…
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I Tried Too Good To Go, a Food Waste App. Here’s What Happened
It’s a staggering statistic: In the United States, 40% of the food produced every year is ultimately wasted, both in restaurants and our own kitchens. Fortunately, there has been a recent surge to combat food waste while saving money, resulting…
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30 Under-the-Radar Trader Joe’s Pantry Staples
Everyone is well aware of popular Trader Joe’s products like Mandarin Orange Chicken and those amazing peanut butter cups, but what about the less exciting pantry staples? Many of those…
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The Best Spice Subscription Boxes to Stock Your Pantry
A quick peek inside your spice cabinet might reveal the usual suspects: salt, pepper, oregano, maybe some chili flakes. But if you’re hoping to add some oomph to your cooking,…
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What the Heck is a Pineberry? Here’s What the Latest Fruit Fad is All About
If you’ve seen white strawberries on store shelves or in your social media feeds and confused them for unripe fruit, you’re not alone. Related: Which Fruits and Veggies Go Bad the…
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Kroger-Brand Products That Belong in Your Grocery Cart
Trader Joe’s is famous for its tasty, quirky in-house brands. So is Costco, with its beloved Kirkland Signature products. But what about Kroger, the nation’s largest supermarket chain? Though its…
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The Best Frozen and Ready-to-Eat Meals from Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s is well known for its cult-like-following and with good reason: the food. The chain has a relatively small offering of products — roughly 4,000 compared to a regular…
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38 Organic Foods Worth Buying at Costco
Food prices may be rising, but thanks to the increasing variety of organic food and drink products, opting for higher quality choices may not blow your weekly food budget —…
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The Best Cheap Cookware Sets
Purchasing a multi-piece cookware set typically costs significantly less than buying each pot and pan individually. The trick is to find a set with the qualities, performance, and pieces you…
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The Best Fall Food at Trader Joe’s
We are deep into pumpkin spice season, and Trader Joe’s is one of the best places to get snacks and goodies that have that familiar flavor, along with other seasonal,…
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20 Ways to Jazz Up Your Oatmeal
Oatmeal is the ultimate budget-friendly breakfast, and it’s packed with nutrients. When you can’t stock up on other breakfast options because the coronavirus pandemic has put a crimp in your…
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22 Great-Tasting White Wines for $20 or Less
If you think cheap white wine is only for grandma’s spritzer, think again. As a wine and spirit educator and judge, I’ve encountered hundreds of wines working with the Ultimate…
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The Best Grills Under $300
While many expert reviewers and consumers swear by the fancy features, luxury designs, and long-term durability of top-end grills, those looking to partake in this beloved backyard ritual without burning…
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15 Spices and Spice Blends That Will Make Almost Any Meal Better
It’s easy to fall into a rhythm of cooking favorite and familiar dishes, but this doesn’t mean you can’t take them to new and exciting places. Spices and spice mixes…
