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  • seven full beer glasses

    13 Types Of Beer Glasses And When To Use Them

    Our journey charting the history of beer glasses takes us on a trans-Atlantic voyage starting in England around 1920 and takes us to present day.

    By Julie Boor July 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Trader Joe's grocery aisle

    Why You'll Never See A Self-Checkout Lane At Trader Joe's

    Trader Joe's is unlike any other chain grocery store by design, which means it never gets caught up on chasing modern trends like self-checkout lanes.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green July 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Raw salmon filet with herbs

    Farmed Vs Wild Salmon: The Must-Know Differences

    The quality of the salmon at your grocery store can vary, depending on how it was raised. To help you choose the best salmon, here are the pros and cons.

    By Katie Melynn July 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Costco golden syrup bottle

    How Costco's Kirkland Golden Maple Syrup Stacks Up To The Original

    Costco offers two different maple syrups through their Kirkland brand, their original syrup and their golden syrup, but how do these two compare?

    By Emmy Schneider-Green June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Open cans of beans

    Ingredients That Will Take Canned Beans Up A Notch

    There are many ways to amp up the flavor of canned beans, and it starts with ingredients. Here are some that will take your next meal at home to the next level.

    By Patricia Grisafi June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • A woman shopping for grcoeries

    What You Need To Know Before Shopping At Restaurant Depot

    Restaurant Depot and other restaurant supply stores are great places to buy in mega-bulk, but it helps to know the rules of the road before shopping there.

    By Camryn Teder June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Whole and sliced durian

    2 Ways You Can Taste The World's Smelliest Fruit At Costco

    Compared to other big-box stores, Costco is noteworthy for its international offerings. You might even find the world's smelliest fruit there.

    By Greta Pano June 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Kirkland Parmigiano Reggiano

    Why Costco's Kirkland Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Is A Big Deal

    If you've wondered whether or not the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese from Costco is authentic or not, wonder no further. It's a big deal, and here's why.

    By Tony Cooper June 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Hot dog with mustard

    The Best Buns For 13 Hot Dog Styles

    Hot dog buns come in all varieties, depending on where you are in the U.S. Here, we break down all the different styles and what they're best used for.

    By Katie Melynn June 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • person pushing cart in Costco

    Here's What You Shouldn't Buy At Costco As A Single Shopper

    Costco is a great place for those looking to make savings by buying in bulk. And if you're only buying for one, you can save, too, if you avoid these items.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green June 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Sliced yellow watermelon on board

    Where To Find Yellow Watermelon And How To Choose The Best One

    Yellow watermelons, while not as common, is still just as delicious. Here's how to pick a great melon the next time you're craving a refreshing summer treat

    By Julia Mullaney June 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Hands holding Trader Joe's bags

    5 Items You Never Should Buy At Trader Joe's

    If ever there was a utopia for delightful snacks and devilishly delicious frozen meals, it would be Trader Joe's, but sadly not every product is a winner.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley June 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Packages of pasta

    Is Store-Bought Pasta Vegan?

    For your average vegetarian, a go-to weeknight dinner is store-bought pasta topped with a meatless sauce, but for a vegan, it's not as straightforward.

    By Buffy Naillon June 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • assorted seafood on ice

    The Biggest Mistakes You Make While Buying Seafood According To A Fishmonger

    Seafood shopping doesn't have to be overwhelming. Joe Gurrera, fishmonger and owner of Citarella, shared some tricks with Chowhound for buying the best fish.

    By Elias Nash June 21st, 2024 Read More
  • Costco membership card and receipt

    13 Mistakes Everyone Makes While Shopping At Costco

    Consumers should be aware of all the ways they might be missing out on their Costco membership benefits, especially if they want to save money.

    By Megan Lim June 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Trader Joe's wine stacks

    How Trader Joe's Picks The Wine It Sells And How To Spot Its Best Bottles

    When it comes to wine, Trader Joe's is different from other grocery stores. Most importantly, its employees have a say in what goes on shelves and in stacks.

    By Jonathan Kesh June 18th, 2024 Read More
  • whole watermelon and sliced watermelon

    What You Need To Know To Choose The Tastiest Watermelon At The Store

    The watermelons at the store are only as good as the buyer's ability to pick them. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to examine the fruit.

    By Elias Nash June 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis smiling

    Giada De Laurentiis' Favorite Pantry Staples

    Giada De Laurentiis' reputation is built on easy-to-make classic Italian dishes. To that end, there are certain ingredients her pantry is never short of.

    By Megan Lim June 16th, 2024 Read More
  • Costco shopper at the register

    Shopping At Costco As A Member's Guest Comes With A Serious Catch

    While you can enter Costco as a guest of a member (as long as that member is with you), there are certain things you just can't do without your own card.

    By Camryn Teder June 16th, 2024 Read More
  • woman handing samples costco

    The Best Time To Shop At Costco If You're Hungry For Free Samples

    True fans of Costco understand the hype around the free samples. But sometimes, the selection can be scarce. To avoid it, here's when you should run to Costco.

    By Chloe O'Donnell June 16th, 2024 Read More
  • Shoppers at Trader Joe's

    The Explanation Behind Trader Joe's Hawaiian Shirt Uniforms

    Trader Joe's employees have been wearing Hawaiian shirts since back in the 1960s, and there are several reasons for that, depending on who you ask.

    By Andrew Amelinckx June 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Shoppers at farmers market

    Hidden Gems To Look Out For At Your Local Farmers Market

    Farmers markets are great places to find unique products that are hard to find elsewhere. Here's what you should look out for the next time you go.

    By Sarah Moore June 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Baby carrots in a bowl

    Baby Carrots Aren't The Real Deal. Someone Lied To You Several Times

    Whatever wild notions you may have had about baby carrots in the past, you need to know that these vegetables are not what they claim to be.

    By Patricia Grisafi June 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Costco frozen foods section

    The Best Frozen Costco Chicken For Easy Meal Prep

    Costco's frozen pre-cooked chicken bites are super convenient for quick meals, saving you the hassle of breading and cooking chicken for your dish.

    By Greta Pano June 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Glass of whiskey with decanter

    The Rare $150 Bourbon Costco Shoppers Can Buy For $60

    If you're a Costco member into rare spirits, you're in luck: You might be able to score a bottle of the one of the world's oldest bourbon brands at the store.

    By Greta Pano June 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Cut up ripe mango

    3 Easy Ways To Tell If A Mango Is Ripe

    If you're at the grocery store perusing whole mangoes, you can rely on your senses of touch, sight, and smell to determine which ones are ripe.

    By Katie Melynn June 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Costco cheesecakes on store shelf

    Costco's 5-Pound Mixed Berry Cheesecake Comes With An Equally Hefty Price Tag

    Costco's massive berry cheesecake is an acquired taste -- and so is its price tag. Some shoppers love it, but other reviews are mixed. Here's why.

    By Ann Meyer June 6th, 2024 Read More
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