Kitchen & Groceries
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7 Products Trader Joe’s Does Better Than Costco, According to Superfans
Costco and Trader Joe’s resist comparison because, well, they’re so dang different. One is a members-only warehouse retailer piled high with pallets and bulk goods, while the other sells cutesy products like “Everything But the Bagel Seasoning” in baby-sized, Hawaiian-themed…
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10 Popular Trader Joe’s Pasta Sauces, Ranked
Pasta is a cheap meal at most grocery stores, but with Trader Joe’s slinging high-quality bags at 99 cents a piece, you’ve probably wondered what sauce to grab off the shelf to accompany it. There are far more options than…
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A Grocery Giant Is Testing New Carts That May Let You Skip the Checkout
Northeastern grocery giant Wegmans is taking a step into the future as it tests smart-cart technology at two of its stores. The grocer’s small-scale tryout of cutting-edge technology comes after Wegmans did away with its beloved self-checkout app last fall…
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12 Blue Diamond Almond Flavors, Ranked
It’s a lot better to grab a handful of almonds in a time of snacking need than it is to grab a candy bar. We all know this. That doesn’t make the decision to do so any easier, so how…
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5 Cooking Rules That Redditors Refuse To Follow
If your pasta always comes out bland, your sauces taste off, and every other dish you make ends up burnt to a crisp, it’s worth following a few everyday cooking rules. But as the saying goes, rules are meant to…
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Products Trader Joe’s Should Carry, According to Shoppers
Compared to larger supermarket chains and warehouse stores, Trader Joe’s can feel painfully small with its narrow aisles and limited selection of white-label products. After all, wouldn’t it be nice if Trader Joe’s sold rotisserie chicken? The retailer’s staunchest loyalists…
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The Best Frozen Dumplings, Ranked
If you’re whipping up an Asian feast at home, adding a side of dumplings or potstickers is a no-brainer. Whether you’ve got chow mein, ramen, or Korean BBQ in front…
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Costco-Themed Birthday Parties Are a Hit — Here’s How to Throw One
When it comes to retail fandom, Costco fans are unmatched in their zeal. Case in point: The warehouse store’s shoppers are so devoted that it’s become a trend to celebrate…
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Huge Food Recall Includes Ready-To-Eat Sandwiches, Fruit, Salads, and Desserts
More than 400 ready-to-eat food products have been recalled because of possible listeria contamination. The recalled products were sold under dozens of brand names at places where ready-to-eat products are…
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Is Trader Joe’s Return Policy Better Than Costco’s Return Policy?
Trader Joe’s is in a league of its own when it comes to grocery store convenience and pricing (the parking is a different story), but it turns out there’s one…
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SNAP Recipients To Soon See Benefit Reductions
SNAP recipients receiving additional pandemic-driven boosts to their benefits will soon see a reduction in their payments as the emergency allotments end. The additional funds, which were put in place…
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Shoppers Prefer Costco Grocery Deals Over Online Convenience, Report Reveals
Shoppers were most concerned with their wallets and which stores offered the best value as record-high inflation took hold in 2022, a survey of top grocery retailers shows, and the…
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Our 7 Favorite Things To Buy From the Publix Bakery
The Publix deli and hot bar area is packed full of stunners; this we already know. It should come as no surprise, then, that the Publix bakery section is also…
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Tabasco Releases Salad Dressing in TikTok Star Team Up
We may think of Tabasco for hot sauce, but thanks to a TikTok star, the brand is moving in a new direction (for a short time): salad dressing. @tinx Mission…
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What To Get (and Avoid) at the Whole Foods Salad Bar
It’s long been known that salad bar at Whole Foods is one of the best in the game. But for true savers like ourselves, the chain’s rising prices have become…
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This New Costco Could Be Topped By Affordable Housing and a Rooftop Pool
A proposed Costco warehouse in Los Angeles is generating buzz online, in part because the store would sit directly beneath 800 apartments. The 5-acre mixed-use building would include prefabricated apartments,…
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The 5 Best Trader Joe’s Frozen Pizzas, According to Fans
If there’s one thing Trader Joe’s does well, it’s cheap frozen food. The California-based retailer offers everything from basics like white rice and stir-fried veggies to unique all-in-one meals from…
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The Whole Foods Chantilly Cake is a Huge Hit — Here’s Why
The Berry Chantilly Cake from Whole Foods has developed a cult following since it launched 13 years ago, with shoppers lining up in droves through power outages and impending natural…
