Kitchen & Groceries
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37 Foods That Are Dangerous if Not Prepared Properly
Supermarkets spare us from having to forage for our meals in the wild, but most still carry foods that can cause serious illness — or even death — when improperly prepared. From common staples to rare delicacies from around the world, many…
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7 Confusing Food Labels That Can Trick You Into Buying Things
Our country is great for a lot of reasons, but our food labeling system certainly isn’t one of them. The sad truth is that so much of what you see on packaged material is designed to trick you, no matter…
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Here’s Why Costco’s Rotisserie Chicken Isn’t Always $4.99
Despite inflation’s persistence, Costco hasn’t raised the price of its famed $4.99 rotisserie chicken since 2009. And it turns out that the wholesaler occasionally sells the birds for even cheaper, according to a popular Reddit thread. When a Costco shopper…
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18 Popular Salsas From the Grocery Store, Ranked
Salsa has become as American as apple pie, dethroning ketchup as the top condiment for the first time way back in 1991. That’s led to a dizzying array of jarred salsa to pick from store shelves, at all heat levels…
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Smooth and Affordable Whiskeys That Deserve Sipping
A spot of whiskey can put you in high spirits for the weekend or add warmth to a chilly night, but there’s no need to spend big money on a premium, vintage variety for everyday sipping when there are plenty…
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16 Things in Your Fridge to Toss Immediately
With grocery prices still climbing, Americans are paying closer attention to keeping fresh food in the fridge and discarding spoiled items. Understanding product labels helps consumers determine if a product is at peak quality: “Best if used by/before”typically indicates when to…
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These 10 States Produce the Most Food in the U.S.
Ever wonder where your groceries come from? The U.S. is a food-growing giant, and a few states do the heavy lifting. Using the latest USDA numbers, we’ve ranked the top…
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Popular Frozen Meatballs, Ranked Best to Worst
You makin’ subs? You makin’ spaghetti? Need to feed Cousin Eddie, Aunt Valentina, and Uncle Enzo? Meatballs are a crucial but time-consuming part of any Italian feast, and gathering the…
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Best Things to Buy from Trader Joe’s if You Live Alone
Grocery shopping when you live alone can be quite a hassle; it always feels hard to cost-effectively shop for one person. The good news is that there are few grocery…
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16 Eggless Breakfast Recipes For When Eggs Are a Luxury
The price of eggs is soaring because of avian flu, and experts don’t believe there will be relief any time soon. For many people, that puts a big hole in…
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13 Foods Every ‘70s Kids Had In Their Lunchbox
If it was packed, you ate it, preservatives be damned. That was pretty much the ethos of the ’70s lunchbox. Times have changed, all right—now lunchboxes come with insulated compartments,…
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13 New Orleans Recipes to Celebrate Mardi Gras
Just because you can’t make it to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras this year, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the festivities — and food — of the Big Easy…
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17 Cheap and Easy Seafood Recipes to Make During Lent
If you hope to cook more seafood this Spring, chances are you’re also concerned about your grocery budget. The sky is the limit on fish and shellfish prices, so even…
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51 Recipes to Keep Your Slow Cooker Bubbling While You’re Busy
The slow cooker, or Crock-Pot, is too often relegated to the back of a kitchen cabinet for most of the year, making a brief appearance for a few winter soups and…
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Nutritional Shakes Recalled After Listeria Outbreak Kills 11 People
Frozen nutritional supplement shakes have been recalled because of a serious illness threat. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of shakes distributed by Lyons Magnus on Feb.…
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I Tried 8 Cornbread Mixes and This Was the Best
Throwing a backyard BBQ? Worried about what to bring to a potluck? Got some chili in the crockpot? There are hundreds of reasons you might want to grab a box…
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FDA Elevates Quaker Oats Pancake Mix Recall to Highest Risk
Pancakes are supposed to be light and fluffy, not a federal health risk — but here we are. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) elevated the recall of the…
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FDA Upgrades Granola Bar Recall Because They May Contain Metal Pieces
Granola bars are easy to throw in your kids’ lunch bags, but a large recall just hit one brand. According to a recall notification from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, some…
