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…
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 10 food producers based on 2023 cash receipts — cash…
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 many ingredients involved can be expensive. The good news is…
The joy you get from a worthwhile purchase is immense, but when you score a great price on top of it? That’s a special kind of bliss. In a recent Reddit thread, users weighed in the best purchases they’ve ever…
Modern households have plenty of new items and products that didn’t exist 10 years ago, and some might not still exist 10 years from now. But other brands and products have shown far more longevity — and some of the brands…
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 stores more suited for this specific problem than the pre-packaged…
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,…
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…
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…
Hefty electricity bills can ruin your month, especially since we live in a world where even eggs are unaffordable. If you’re looking for a way to cut down your bill,…
UPDATE: Big Lots Will Reopen 218 Locations. Here’s the Full List Opening This Week The Big Lots bankruptcy saga continues. This time, there’s good news: Approximately 200 stores will stay open…
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…
Costco’s prepared meals can really come to the rescue when you’ve got a crowd to feed but you’re trying to avoid dining out or ordering delivery (again). For most of these…
If you let your stomach dictate what you throw into your cart, buying bulk foods on a budget can be treacherous. You might come home with enough croissants to feed…
After a four-year hiatus, Arby’s is bringing back its beloved Potato Cakes — permanently. And this time, you don’t have to worry about them playing with your emotions — the…
Costco has a cult following, but even the most beloved companies have their moments. If you shop often, chances are you’ll have an unpleasant experience for one reason or another,…
We all love pizza. We love it so much that we won’t be stopped even if we can’t get it fresh, and nowhere is that more evident than the shelves…
Denny’s has joined the flock of restaurants adding a temporary surcharge to its egg dishes as the ongoing avian flu outbreak sends prices flying the coop. Here is everything you…