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Cheapism / 400tmax/istockphoto / DianaHirsch/istockphoto / FilippoBacci/istockphoto 25 Things You Absolutely Must Eat Before You Die
Some people have bucket lists of places to see before they die. For foodies, it’s all about meals. Here are 25 dishes you absolutely must try in this lifetime. And hey, if accessing these flavors require a little travel, all…
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Anthony Bourdain by James Cann (CC BY) What to Never Order at a Restaurant, According to Anthony Bourdain
When you’ve got a mind like the late Anthony Bourdain had, spinning at all times full of complicated, sardonic, loving, angry, and brilliant thoughts, it’s bound to be loaded with opinions. His book “Kitchen Confidential” is now 24 years old,…
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Rachel Schneider / Cheapism / Etsy In Honor of the Brave: The Most Meaningful Memorial Day Gifts
We don’t often think of Memorial Day as a holiday for gifting — that’s reserved for the likes of Christmas and birthdays. But sometimes, giving a grieving person a thoughtful gift can provide them with the warmth and comfort they might…
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fotografixx/istockphoto The 10 Most Dog Friendly States in the US — And the 10 Worst
Our country is nuts for dogs; almost 47% of U.S. households have them, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Based on an analysis of dog groomers, doggy daycare facilities, pet-friendly activities, and even the rate of dog theft, Showsite Magazine,…
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Cheapism; Gramercy Pictures/Getty Images; 400tmax/istockphoto; Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism 10 Things You Should Never Say to Anyone From the Midwest
“Midwest is best.” Not only is that the truth, but it’s also a perfectly acceptable thing to say to a Midwesterner. As a lifelong Wisconsinite, I’ve found that people have a tendency to put their foot in their mouth about…
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Cheapism; Wholefoodsmarket.com 9 Frozen Foods You Should Always Buy at Whole Foods
Love it or hate it, when it comes to clean eating, Whole Foods knows what it’s doing. While fresh is always better than frozen, Whole Foods has one of the best, guilt-free, healthy frozen sections out there. It has a…
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Cheapism / Capuski/istockphoto / Kiara Bloom/istockphoto Leave Fido at Home! 10 Reasons Why You Should Never Bring Your Dog to the Store
They say that a dog is a man’s best friend, and some people take that literally. They’ll bring their dog everywhere, even if that means breaking the rules. But sometimes…
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Cheapism; Liudmila Chernetska/istockphoto/ Screenshot via YouTube; Lightspruch/istockphoto 8 Ridiculous Social Media Challenges That Can Kill You
Social media isn’t always fun and games; it can sometimes lead to dangerous trends and food challenges that take things too far — especially for young, impressionable audiences. These extreme…
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Cheapism; Reese S./ Yelp; Harumi F. / Yelp; Parry C. / Yelp America’s Best Beachside Restaurants
Some of the best restaurants in the U.S. can be found along the water. They offer food that’s just as memorable and picture-worthy as the sweeping ocean or harbor views.…
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Cheapism; DenisTangneyJr/istockphoto; SeanPavonePhoto/istockphoto; kapstun/istockphoto 11 Old-Fashioned Towns That Are Popular Again
Old-fashioned towns across America are often overshadowed by the allure of sprawling urban centers like Los Angeles and New York. These quaint spots, with their charming main streets and historic…
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Cheapism / OksanaKiian/istockphoto / vaaseenaa/istockphoto / EzumeImages/istockphoto 20 Potato Dishes You Must Eat Before You Die
Potatoes. They’re reliable. Solid. Comfortable. And versatile! If you haven’t tried the potato dishes on this list, add them to your must-cook list immediately! From local comfort food to dishes…
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Cheapism; Jeni L./yelp.com; Shayla B./yelp.com; Sky L./yelp.com Best Hole-in-the-Wall Seafood Shacks in Beach Towns Across America
It’s easy to love seafood, but it can be hard to swallow the price sometimes. That’s why we love the little seafood joints that spring up all along America’s coastlines.…
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RiverNorthPhotography/istockphoto The Only Frozen Meals You Should Be Buying at Trader Joe’s, According to Shoppers
Praised for its wide range of food options, quirky ambiance, and consistently solid products, Trader Joe’s keeps knocking it out of the park. From its unique products, use of high-quality…
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Lacey Muszynski / Cheapism I Ate 7 Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, and the Worst Was a Rainbow Disaster
Forget boring popsicles — the only frozen summer treat I want is an ice cream cookie sandwich. How can you go wrong with creamy vanilla ice cream in between two…
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Cheapism; wat/istockphoto; Irina Kosheleva/istockphoto; Siyin Zhou/istockphoto 8 Plants in Your Yard You Didn’t Know You Could Eat
Wild garlic, roadside asparagus, and chives are well-known for their widespread backyard availability and edible quality. But have you ever looked at the other plants in your yard and wondered…
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Cheapism / Mizina/Liudmila Chernetska/bhofack2/istockphoto Make These 12 Baking Staples Yourself and Never Buy Them Again
If you have such a well-stocked pantry that you never run out of anything when you’re whipping up a spontaneous batch of cookies, you’re a regular Martha Stewart. For the…
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Cheapism / Green Street Smoked Meats / Roka Akor – Chicago/Yelp / Sherwin C./Yelp 24 Hours in Chicago: What to Eat & Where
So you have just 24 hours in Chicago, and you want to make the most of it. Your stomach is growling, and you’re ready to go on a fast culinary…
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Cheapism / EM/istockphoto / t_kimura/istockphoto 5 Moldy Foods That Are Fine To Eat, and 5 That Definitely Aren’t
We’ve all been there— you buy a pack of strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries, and within the next 24 hours you open the container only to find there are a couple…