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The Best Seasoned Snack Pretzels, Ranked
Pretzels have come a long way from their bland, break-your-teeth-on-them days. There’s lots of options now, and they’re coated in seasoning that gives them way more flavor than you remember. I recently rediscovered this category of snacks, and wanted to…
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The Most Addictive Foods, According to Science
The best of us have had low moments of questioning our life decisions over a devoured bag of chips. Science says it’s not just you — it’s the food. A study led by University of Michigan professor Ashley Gearhardt, found…
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The Best Frozen French Fries, Ranked
Is burger night a staple in your house? Maybe it’s even become black bean burger night. No shame in that. Either way, there is but one side dish that a burger needs in order to survive: French fries. Unless you’re…
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Mac and Cheese, Queso, and More Irresistible Velveeta Recipes
Velveeta, that familiar rectangular box of processed cheese — beloved in some homes, banned in others — is having a bit of a comeback. Who are we to argue? Anything cheesy (even a processed cheese product) is a “win” in…
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The Most Popular Hot Sauce in Every State
Hot sauce loyalty runs deep, and thanks to Instacart’s 2025 report, we now know which brands are winning the spice game across the U.S. The grocery delivery giant analyzed purchase data to find the most-bought hot sauce in every state, and…
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The 10 Best Frozen Lasagnas You Can Buy
Whether you need to feed your family or just yourself, few frozen foods are as filling or satisfying as lasagna. Just pop it in the microwave and dinner can be ready in less than 10 minutes. The oven takes longer — an hour or more for…
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Before You Order Valentine’s Day Flowers, Consider These 8 Mistakes
Valentine’s Day is the busiest holiday for florists. Thirty percent of a shop’s annual transactions are made during the holiday, according to the Society of American Florists. With so many…
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12 Foods Grown in Unexpected Places
Iceland can grow fruits and vegetables associated with warmer climates because the Nordic nation has geothermal energy that heats greenhouses. That’s unexpected. So was the propagation of such items as…
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Costco’s Food Court Has a New Drink (and We Don’t Mean Coke)
A stop at the food court to score a $1.50 hot dog combo or a slice of pepperoni pizza is a Costco shopping trip necessity. It’s a super cheap and…
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FDA Updates Walmart Broccoli Recall to ‘Deadly’ Risk
Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart in 20 states are now under a Class I recall, the highest-risk level issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, due to potential…
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9 Canned Foods You Should Never Buy
You can thank Napoleon Bonaparte for turning canned food into a pantry staple. In a bid to keep his troops well-fed on the move, he offered a prize for a…
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CVS Will Allow Customers to Unlock Those Anti-Theft Product Cases, But There’s a Catch
If you ever shop at pharmacies, you’ve definitely run into shelves that are more like lockboxes. Stores install locking systems like these to deter theft of high-priced items like razors…
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Vegetarian? Gluten-Free? Here’s How Much Your Diet Affects Your Grocery Prices
If you’ve ever thought about changing your eating habits, there’s more than just the practice of eating differently to keep in mind. To shop on a certain type of diet…
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14 Easy Comfort Food Recipes For Cold Days
The dead of winter calls for meals that are hearty and comforting. In an ideal world, you would have all day to simmer a stew or braise some beef, but…
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FDA Upgrades Lay’s Classic Chips Recall to Deadliest Classification
A Class I recall, the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level, has been issued for more than six thousand bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips. The FDA issued the…
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Public Health Alert: Frozen Chicken Nuggets May Contain ‘Bone Fragments’
Chicken nuggets are a freezer staple. They’re an easy snack or part of a meal that takes almost no effort, something parents especially appreciate. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
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This State Has the Most Costco Warehouses — By Far
Costco is a $242 billion retail machine built on bulk deals, cheap hot dogs, rotisserie chickens, and membership fees that print money. Founded in Seattle in 1983, it has grown…
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The Most Popular Grocery Store in America Is Not What You’d Think
Grocery shopping is an errand that can either make or break your day — especially depending on which store you go to. While some stores make the experience smooth, others…
