Chowhound
  • Recipes
    • Course
    • Dish Type
    • Main Ingredients
    • Drink Recipes
    • Dietary Considerations
    • Preparation
    • Cuisine
  • Cooking
    • Baking
    • Grilling & Smoking
  • Drinks
    • Coffee & Tea
    • Cocktails & Spirits
    • Beer & Wine
    • Mixology & Techniques
  • Kitchen
    • Tips
    • How-To
    • Kitchen Tools
    • Storage & Preservation
    • Cleaning
    • Design & Decor
  • Shopping
    • Shopping Tips
    • Stores & Chains
  • Facts
    • Food Science
    • Food History
  • Restaurants
    • Fast Food
    • Pizzerias
    • Coffee Shops
  • Eat Like A Local
    • Atlanta, Georgia
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • Denver, Colorado
    • Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Los Angeles, California
    • Miami, Florida
    • New Orleans, Louisiana
    • New York City, New York
    • San Francisco, California
  • Gardening
  • Features
  • Newsletter
  • About
  • Editorial Policies
  • Our Experts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
© 2025 Static Media. All Rights Reserved
Chowhound
Chowhound
Shopping
Recipes Cooking Drinks Kitchen Shopping Facts Restaurants Eat Like A Local Gardening Features
  • Newsletter

Shopping

  • Shopping Tips
  • Stores and Chains
  • Sign for a Costco food court

    Before Costco's Soft Serve Ice Cream, There Was Another Creamy Treat That Reigned Supreme

    Though Costco's soft serve ice cream is all the rage right now, that wasn't always the case. There used to be another creamy treat that was a fan-favorite.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green 5 months ago Read More
  • Sunny Anderson headshot outside

    Sunny Anderson's Go-To Pantry Ingredient For Bringing More Heat To Your Dishes

    Sunny Anderson has learned plenty of tips and tricks in her career. One of them is using this pantry ingredient to bring some heat to her dishes.

    By Ashlen Wilder 5 months ago Read More
  • Customers at a Publix store deli

    The Ordering Trick That Gets You 2 Sandwiches For The Price Of One At Publix

    Feeling hungry, but also a bit frugal? Even the biggest Publix fan may not know this special hack that can get you two sandwiches for the price of one!

    By Emmy Schneider-Green 5 months ago Read More
  • Egg salad sandwich with chips

    The Little-Known Sauce That Gives Egg Salad An Explosion Of Tangy Flavor

    For some extra tangy excitement in your egg salad, all you need to do is add some of this store-bought sauce that's been around for over 100 years.

    By Julia Mullaney 5 months ago Read More
  • cart in middle of grocery store aisle

    7 Of The Oldest Grocery Stores Still Standing In The US Today

    In places like California and Louisiana, you'll find the home of several long-standing, history-filled grocery chains that people can still shop at today.

    By Sarah Nowicki Nicholson 5 months ago Read More
  • bags of seasoned rotisserie chickens at Costco

    Costco's Meal Prep Secret Weapon: The Rotisserie Chicken Product You Should Be Buying Instead

    Costco is a meal preppers dream for many reasons, including the rotisserie chicken secret weapon you should be buying. No, it's not the whole bird.

    By Sonora Slater 5 months ago Read More
  • Bologna sandwich on Italian bread

    The Best Store-Bought Bologna Comes From A Tried-And-True Deli Brand

    A bologna sandwich makes for a simple, but delicious, lunch. You can really up your sandwich game by choosing this flavorful take on the lunch meat.

    By Craig Mattson 5 months ago Read More
  • Rotisserie chickens in plastic containers

    Try This Simple Tip For Carting Home Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken Without The Plastic

    Rotisserie chickens come with one problem: They're heated in plastic bags. If you're concerned about microplastics and would like to avoid this, read on.

    By Julia Mullaney 5 months ago Read More
  • A fully stocked ice cream aisle at a grocery store

    The Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Brand To Avoid Buying At All Costs

    Chocolate peanut butter chocolate ice cream is delicious, but it's not all made the same. Here's which variety to steer clear of on your next grocery shop.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 5 months ago Read More
  • Costco webite showing Costco logo

    Here's What The Labels On Costco Direct Items Actually Mean

    If you've ever checked out Costco's website, you may have noticed the "Costco Direct" label. Here's what it means, and how it can save you hundreds of dollars.

    By Jaime Jacques 5 months ago Read More
  • Variety of colorful sodas with ice in glasses

    The Spindrift Soda Flavor You Should Stay Far Away From

    We tasted several of Spindrift's fruity sodas, and not all of them were good. Check out which flavor you should avoid adding to your cart.

    By Ashlen Wilder 5 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of shrimp gumbo

    How You Can Make Shrimp Gumbo With Just Dollar Store Ingredients

    It turns out you can put together a shrimp gumbo on a budget with ingredients from the dollar store. This depends on the store and what's available, of course.

    By Julia Mullaney 5 months ago Read More
  • A hand holding a cheeseburger with a couple of other delights in the background, including fries, lemonade, and another burger.

    What Happened To Costco's Food Court Cheeseburger?

    Costco's food court is legendary for its $1.50 hot dog combo, but at one point, it also had a cheeseburger that mysteriously vanished after three years.

    By Macy Sandel 5 months ago Read More
  • Costco food court tables

    Why Costco's Food Court Was Once Called 'Cafe 150'

    If you're a regular to Costco, than you've probably been to its food court at least once or twice. But did you know it used to be called "Cafe 150"?

    By Greta Pano 5 months ago Read More
  • Pie crust on a table surrounded by ingredients

    Grab This Store-Bought Chocolate Snack For An Easy No-Bake Pie Crust

    Pie crust isn't usually the star of baked goods, but with this deliciously chocolatey store-bought snack it may steal the show from whatever filling you choose.

    By Jenna Rapsis 5 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's meal on a tray

    The Trader Joe's Condiment That Will Make You Feel Like You're Eating At McDonald's

    You don't have to go to McDonald's every time you want a taste of its creamy Big Mac sauce. This Trader Joe's dupe can bring that flavor to your home.

    By Julia Mullaney 5 months ago Read More
  • Grocery store shelves of jarred pasta sauce, featuring different flavors of Classico brand in the foreground.

    Is There A Difference Between Canned And Jarred Pasta Sauce?

    When it comes to store-bought pasta sauce, you can either go with a canned sauce or a jarred one. But what's the difference, and which one is worth buying?

    By Andy Hume 5 months ago Read More
  • Coca-Cola bottles on a store shelf

    The Coca-Cola Flavor You'll Never Find In Our Fridge

    Coca-Cola has many iconic, well-loved flavors, but even this soda maker can have a few misses. This is one Coca-Cola flavor that's better left on the shelf.

    By Tony Cooper 5 months ago Read More
  • Kirkland Signature wines at Costco

    The Expensive Luxury Wine You Can Get For A Steal At Costco Is Too Good To Be True — Literally

    Costco's budget wines are a revelation, but they're not all winners. Here's the typically pricey luxury wine on offer at Costco that you're best off avoiding.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 5 months ago Read More
  • Person shopping in the Trader Joe's dairy and refrigerated juice aisle

    The Absolute Worst Juice You Can Buy At Trader Joe's

    Trader Joe's has plenty of products with a cult-like following, including several juices. With those high standards in mind, this drink majorly misses the mark.

    By Ashlen Wilder 5 months ago Read More
  • Customers at the Costco membership counter

    Here's Costco's Policy On Bringing Pets Along On Your Shopping Trip

    Taking your four-legged friend shopping may seem like a convenient way to run errands without leaving your pet home alone, but it may not fly at Costco.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 5 months ago Read More
  • an overheat shot of chocolate brownies with a crispy top

    The Boxed Brownie Mix That Literally Left A Foul Taste In Our Mouths

    We ranked the best boxed brownie mixes and there was one that left us rather disappointed. Subpar in both flavor and texture, it simply didn't meet the mark.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 5 months ago Read More
  • Baked dinner rolls stuffed with meatballs.

    The Costco Find That's Making Everyone Crave Mini Meatball Sliders

    Costco is a great place to shop for items that you can use to put together a stellar appetizer at home, and this latest find is perfect for meatball sliders.

    By Betsy Parks 5 months ago Read More
  • line of fast food items in front of gas station background

    15 Gas Station Chains With The Best Food, According To Reviews

    Most gas stations are more than just a place to fuel up your car. Whether for tacos or pizza, people love going to these chains to grab a bite of food, too.

    By Ksenia Prints 5 months ago Read More
  • Shoppers walking into a Costco warehouse store.

    The Costco Shopping Tip That Saves You Money Before You Even Step Inside

    The whole point of shopping at Costco is to save money, so why is it so easy to blow the budget? It's often because you're not following this shopping tip.

    By Betsy Parks 5 months ago Read More
  • chips ahoy on a shelf

    The Brand Behind The Best Store-Bought Chocolate Chip Cookies We Tried Is No Surprise

    If you don't have time to make cookies from scratch, there are plenty of store-bought cookies out there. Here's why this is the one worth reaching for.

    By Tara Bowen 5 months ago Read More
  • Baked goods at Costco

    What Happens To The Leftover Food In Costco's Bakery?

    Costco's bakery always seems fully stocked, but have you ever wondered what the company does with food it doesn't sell in a timely fashion? Here's the answer.

    By Julia Mullaney 5 months ago Read More
Back
Next
About Privacy Policy
© 2025 Static Media® Chowhound.com All Rights Reserved
More From Static Media
BGRCutenessExploreFoodieFood RepublicGarden GuidesGlamGrungeHealth DigestHouse DigestHunkerIslandsJalopnikLooperMashedMoney DigestNicki SwiftOutdoor GuidePlanetWareSciencingSlashFilmSlashGearSVGTasting TableThe Daily MealThe ListThe TakeoutTVLineWomenWrestling Inc.
Chowhound