Kitchen & Groceries
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Is Costco Changing How Free Samples Are Given Out? Let the Riots Begin!
Free samples are one of the many joys of shopping at Costco. Will there be makeshift charcuterie plates? Fried pickles in the freezer aisle? Or the holy grail: chicken pot pie? No matter what’s available, you can always count on…
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Stale It Ain’t So: Get the Most Out of Old Bread and Other Stale Food With These Smart Hacks
We’ve all fallen victim to a stale loaf of bread, and though this can be frustrating, it doesn’t mean our money has been wasted just yet. There are ways to revive stale bread, along with other past-its-prime food from all corners…
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Forget Buying Groceries: Delis Are the Main Draw at These 5 Grocery Stores
Delicatessens are a wonderful destination for food lovers. (If you’re from New York City, you know the deal; we live for a good bacon, egg, and cheese bagel from the corner deli.) While independent delis have their own charm and…
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How to Find the Secret Cheap Spice Section in Your Supermarket
Let us put this as eloquently as we possibly can: For the love of all things good and right in this world, season your damn food. Even cooks who cling to their salt-and-pepper ways typically have staple seasonings on hand. Those who…
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Meatballs Schmeatballs: Ikea’s Chicken Tenders Taste Better and Cost Less
Imagine this: You’re famished after spending hours navigating the endless maze of Ikea’s showroom to redecorate your living room. You head to the cafe, grab a tray, and move down the cafeteria line. You scooch right past the meatballs, the…
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Happy Half-Price Ham Week! This 50% Off Target Deal Stocks My Freezer for Months
Forget egg hunts, Easter bunnies, and sidewalk chalk. Now that I am an adult, the only thing that excites me about Easter is the half-price ham I get from Target the week after, and the deal is on right now.…
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‘Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Some Wear Hawaiian Shirts’: Trader Joe’s Gives Away Free Groceries When Fridges Break
Some lucky Trader Joe’s customers had the shopping spree experience of their lives last weekend, and we’re totally jealous. According to multiple TikTok videos posted last weekend, a TJ’s location…
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Beware: These 10 Foods Pose the Biggest Risk to Consumers, According to Government Data
Consumer Reports has analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Department of Agriculture to track foodborne disease outbreaks between 2017 and 2022. The…
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PSA: The Starbucks Pink Drink is Cheaper at Target
Starbucks’ Pink Drink is a viral secret menu success story. Thanks to its beautiful color, it started out as an Instagram darling in 2016 before the coffee mega-chain capitalized on…
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Report: Rising Grocery Costs Translate to Rising Hunger
Inflation has been rearing its ugly head around every twist and turn, leaving consumers with nowhere to hide from its nasty snarls. From price gouging gasoline to sticker shock at…
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These Trader Joe’s Pairings Go Together Like Peanut Butter and Jelly, According to Redditors
It’s heartbreaking to imagine that before the peanut butter and jelly sandwich’s invention in the early 20th century, the two spreads were enjoyed separately. A piece of toast smothered in…
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7 ‘Worst Deals’ at Trader Joe’s, According to Redditors
While Trader Joe’s caters to yuppies in expensive neighborhoods, it is among the cheapest grocery stores in the country. In 2022, for example, the Los Angeles Times found that when…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
