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  • 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
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    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
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    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
  • 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
  • facade of a Trader Joe's store front.

    Why Trader Joe's Doesn't Deliver Groceries (And Probably Never Will)

    If you've used a grocery delivery app, you may have noticed that the beloved Trader Joe's isn't available. Unfortunately, this is why it probably never will be.

    By Tim Forster February 19th, 2024 Read More
  • Black and white photo: people stand in front of Keedoozle.

    Keedoozle: The Retailer That Was Half Grocery Store, Half Vending Machine

    Keedoozle was a groundbreaking grocery store that promised shoppers they could ditch their shopping carts and select all their items at a single kiosk instead.

    By Chowhound Staff February 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Costco cart at checkout.

    How Shopping At More Than One Costco Location Saves You Money

    There's an art to getting the most out of shopping at Costco. If you want the most bang for your buck, you should be shopping at multiple locations.

    By Ann Meyer February 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Man holding shopping basket with milk, bread, and produce in a grocery store aisle.

    The Reason Your Grocery Store's Dairy Aisle Is In The Back Left Corner

    Regardless of where you buy groceries, chances are the dairy section is tucked away in the back of the store, and it's placed there on purpose.

    By Ann Meyer February 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Steak on a cutting board

    What Bavette Steak Is Called In US Grocery Stores

    Bavette steak - a long, flat, and tender cut that is great for grilling and marinating - is most often called flap steak in the United States.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley January 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Piggly Wiggly supermarket sign

    How Piggly Wiggly Became The First Modern Grocery Store

    There isn't a Piggly Wiggly in every state, but every modern grocery store in the nation has Clarence Saunders to thank for this innovative grocery store model.

    By Sharyn Flanagan January 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Butter with curl on top

    2 Label Clues To Find The Best Butter At Your Grocery Store

    Did you know the type of butter you use matters? To find the best butter for every purpose, look for two label clues next time you're at the grocery store.

    By Chloe O'Donnell December 7th, 2023 Read More
  • two sets of bananas with stems in plastic wrap

    Why Grocery Stores Bind Banana Stems In Plastic Wrap

    Some grocery stores bind banana stems in plastic wrap, which may seem like a waste of plastic, but it's actually an ingenious way to keep bananas ripe.

    By Alicia Betz December 2nd, 2023 Read More
  • Apples with waxy coating

    Why Grocery Store Apples Have That Thin Layer Of Wax

    The wax coating on your apple acts as a protective barrier against pests and helps retain moisture, ensuring it remains crisp from the orchard to your kitchen.

    By Chloe O'Donnell November 27th, 2023 Read More
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