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TimAbramowitz/istockphoto From Farm to Table: 20 Irresistible Peach Recipes for Summer
Cooking with seasonal fruit is not only smart and economical but also pretty darned tasty. Read on for a sampling of some of the best peach recipes that feature the all-time summer favorite in everything from a cocktail to chilled…
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Magone/istockphoto Finding the Sweet Spot: I Banned Sugar From My Diet for a Week and Here’s What Happened
I don’t think of myself as having a sweet tooth. Sure, I enjoy some ice cream every now and again, but do I have an issue with sugar? No way. Or, that’s what I would have said if you’d asked…
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Art Wager/istockphoto A New California Costco Would Be the World’s Largest — How Big Will It Be?
Raise your hand if you’ve ever strolled through Costco and thought, “This is nice. Could be a couple of football fields bigger in size, though.” Anyone? No? Yeah, we can’t say we’re surprised. Still, Costco seems to think its next…
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Wolterk/istockphoto Herbalife, Savers, and 6 Other ‘Evil Companies’ That People Don’t Talk About Enough
Amazon is so evil that it’s almost too on the nose. To begin with, the e-commerce giant is helmed by an out-of-touch billionaire who wants to colonize space. And then there are the company’s countless controversies. Spying on customers. Forcing employees to…
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Danny Jensen / Cheapism ‘Churn Back Time’: We Tried Cher’s New Gelato Truck — Here’s the Verdict
If you’re a fan of decadent frozen desserts and the “Goddess of Pop,” you’ll be thrilled to know that Cher has launched Cherlato, a food truck serving artisanal gelato — in edible gold cones, obviously. And while we’ve seen our…
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Cheapism Costco Inventory Checker: Here’s How To See What’s In Stock
Shopping at Costco can be a dream with all those giant pies, low prices, and free samples. But if you’ve ever tried to check what’s in stock at your local Costco store before you go, you’ve probably already experienced the…
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RonBailey/istockphoto 10 Blackberry Recipes: What To Make With All Those Blackberries You’ve Got in Your Fridge
Maybe you just went blackberry picking. Maybe you couldn’t resist the pull of a local farmers market. Or maybe you just went a little overboard at the grocery store. Whatever…
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KingWu/istockphoto 50 Picturesque Road Trips That You Can Take in a Weekend
As the end of summer draws nearer, many Americans are looking to get in a final excursion for the season — but whether it’s convenience, daunting airfares, or flight delays,…
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michellegibson/istockphoto 25 ‘Superfoods’ That Aren’t as Super as You Think
When you hear about the nutritional benefits of so-called “superfoods,” it can be tempting to load up your diet with these trendy ingredients. But there is no standard or definition…
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JannHuizenga/istockphoto From Scarcity to Sustenance: 9 Tips for Eating Well in a Food Desert
Finding affordable and nutritious food can be challenging — especially for those who live in food deserts, where fresh produce and healthy ingredients are hard to come by. In a…
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a katz/shutterstock ‘The Magic’s Over’: Costco Has Lost Its Luster, According to Long-Time Members and Employees
Are you feeling disenchanted with Costco lately? Turns out you’re not the only one. Chatter on Reddit’s r/Costco forum has taken a turn for the unhappy in recent months, even…
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Arx0nt/istockphoto 33 Cheap, Easy Breakfast Ideas to Start the Day Right
Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day, but today’s busy schedules leave many Americans too little time to eat before starting their work day. It needn’t…
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guenterguni/istockphoto World’s Most Beautiful Glaciers to See Before They’re Gone
The Earth’s glaciers are a stunning sight, but if they’re on your travel bucket list, the clock is ticking. In nearly all cases, they’re melting at an alarming rate because…
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feellife/istockphoto From Cob to Casserole: The Best Corn Recipes for Summer
Corn on the cob, whether grilled or boiled, is a crowd-pleasing, usually thrifty way to get veggies onto the summer table. But that preparation is just scratching the surface of…
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Alexandre Tziripouloff/istockphoto 24 Weird, Surprising, and Gross Over-the-Top Foods on a Stick
From bustling outdoor markets abroad to the deep-fried meccas of U.S. state fairs, a wooden stick can be the vehicle for some of the most interesting (and questionable) foods in…
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KatarzynaBialasiewicz/istockphoto 12 Tips From Marie Kondo for Getting Kids Organized
Declutter expert Marie Kondo has become a sensation thanks to her book, “The Art of Tidying Up,” and the Netflix show “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.” But parents may be…
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Doucefleur/istockphoto Poverty Finance: Redditors Who Grew Up Poor Share 8 Tips to Stretch Your Dollar
If you grew up with money, you’ve likely never made a struggle meal out of kitchen scraps or foraged for food at an art opening. But Redditors who say they…
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Guy H./yelp.com The Most Outrageous and Delicious Foods at State Fairs Across America
Kooky, calorie-dense, and often coated in batter or served on a stick, state fair food is as big a draw as all the rides and entertainment. You’ll find staples such…
