Tell someone you want a sub sandwich, and it’s generally accepted that you want a sandwich served on a long roll or baguette. Say you want a po’ boy, hoagie, banh mi, grinder, hero, spuckie, cubano, spiedie, or wedge, and…
Grocery stores these days try to attract customers to the produce section with choices beyond ordinary apples and oranges. Specialty stores, such as Asian grocers, are even better sources for exotic fruits and vegetables, which can be beneficial. “Generally speaking,…
Orange juice is an icon of the breakfast world. As a juice, it’s probably the single most famous, and as a beverage in general, it’s the type of thing that any restaurant open for breakfast is going to stock. We’re…
For some, the American dream is to own a house with a picket fence. For others, it’s a house on wheels — a recreational vehicle such as a motorhome or fifth wheel — that can take them wherever they want,…
Think of an ice cream flavor out there and some brand has probably made it. Kraft macaroni and cheese ice cream? Done. Flamin’ Hot Cheetos ice cream? That’s a mash-up we didn’t know we needed. Even cannabis ice cream is…
Interest in electric vehicles is growing — leading more than half of active car shoppers to consider fuel-efficient vehicles, according to a study from CarGurus. Consumers are attracted to the promise of spending less on fuel and maintenance costs, as…
If, for some reason, you’ve been hit in the head and you don’t want nuggets for lunch on your trip to Chick-fil-A, you may be thinking about grabbing a sandwich.…
Barbecuing is an art that requires the right knowledge of heat, time, and flavors to achieve the best technique for each cut of meat. The best rib pitmasters across the…
The “No-Buy” challenge trend is sweeping the country, and though it sounds like a hardship you may not wish upon your worst enemy, it could save you a ton of money.…
It’s old news that rent is out of control in this country, but exactly where is it rising the fastest? What parts of our country are already slipping away in…
TGI Fridays, the go-to spot for mozzarella sticks, sizzling fajitas, and kitchy decor, now has just 85 U.S. locations, CNN reported on Tuesday. Here is everything you need to know. How…
At a time when many stores are closing locations or going out of business completely (we’re looking at you, Joann), there are a few chains that are growing. Home Depot,…
Sure, the freezer helps you extend the life of foods and beverages, a bonus in these tough economic times. But there are a number of items that do not do well…
Jack in the Box is trimming the fat by closing up to 200 underperforming locations nationwide and potentially selling the Del Taco brand it acquired three years ago. Here is…
Fast food chains frequently introduce new menu items that you can only get for a short time, but adding something new to the menu permanently happens much less often. That’s…
Trader Joe’s may be better known for its zany snacks and inexpensive frozen foods, but it has plenty to offer the shopper with a sweet tooth. Whether you want a bakery-worthy…
Diehard football fans are excited about heading to Green Bay for this year’s NFL Draft. As a Wisconsinite and Packers fan myself, I agree that experiencing Lambeau Field and the…
If you’ve ever felt personally victimized by the price of a single pretzel at the mall, this Saturday is your redemption arc. National Pretzel Day falls on April 26, and…