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  • Assorted cheeses on cutting board

    How To Spot The Best Trader Joe's Cheeses, According To TikTok

    Trader Joe's is a great place to score a number of cheeses without shelling out lots of money, but how do you choose? Leave it to TikTok to give the answers.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed September 16th, 2023 Read More
  • kid in skeleton costume holding Halloween candy

    The Best Week To Buy Halloween Candy Is Later Than You'd Think

    Halloween season is all about the perfect timing. Even though retailers put out spooky stuff well ahead of time, it might be best to wait to buy the candy.

    By Jennifer Mathews September 13th, 2023 Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling on red carpet

    The Rice Brand Ina Garten Keeps Stocked In Her Pantry

    Rice is a staple in many a pantry, but which brand is the one that Queen of the Kitchen, the Contessa herself, Ina Garten, swears by and why?

    By Sharon Rose September 11th, 2023 Read More
  • Halved avocados on wooden table

    The Hidden Color Code To Tell An Avocado's Ripeness

    Trying to find the perfectly ripe avocado can often be a guessing game, unless you use this trick that relies on a hidden color code to indicate the best picks.

    By Khyati Dand September 11th, 2023 Read More
  • Cooking tools in wooden holders

    Why Cooking Tools Are So Expensive At The Grocery Store

    If you've ever had to pick up a kitchen tool like a can opener or a spatula at the grocery store, you know the prices of these items are through the roof.

    By Catherine Rickman September 10th, 2023 Read More
  • Alton Brown smiling

    The Difference Between Raw And Fresh Food, According To Alton Brown

    Alton Brown explains that when we refer to food as fresh, that it's currently closest to the state it was in when it was alive, which doesn't always mean raw.

    By Carly Weaver September 9th, 2023 Read More
  • Watermelons

    Why Syrup Spots On Watermelon Are A Good Sign

    Sadly, the most perfect-looking watermelons aren't always the best. The best watermelons have large patches of webbing or even small spots that look like dirt.

    By Khyati Dand September 4th, 2023 Read More
  • A person holding a watermelon

    The Two-Finger Trick To Pick Sweeter Watermelons

    If you're looking for the ripest watermelon, there are several visual clues that can help you make the best pick including this two-finger trick.

    By Audrey Enjoli September 4th, 2023 Read More
  • Woman in refrigerated section of grocery store

    The Last Groceries You Should Grab On Every Trip

    Meat and dairy items can begin to spoil quickly once removed from refrigeration, so it's best to grab them last as you head toward the checkout lanes.

    By Sharon Rose September 2nd, 2023 Read More
  • chef buying groceries

    The Grocery Store Section Chefs Always Hit First

    When it comes to economizing trips to the grocery store, turn to professional chefs who do this on the daily. Here's the section they always hit first.

    By Kristina Vanni August 31st, 2023 Read More
  • whole chicken on a cutting board with herbs

    How To Pick The Most Flavorful Whole Chicken At The Grocery Store

    Buying the most flavorful whole chicken comes down to two things: the size of the bird (smaller is better), and whether it has been labeled as air-chilled.

    By Carly Weaver August 31st, 2023 Read More
  • woman checking product in grocery store

    When To Think Twice Before Buying Grocery Items On Sale

    Grocery sale labels are designed to entice you, so you may need to put in some extra effort to determine how good of a deal you're actually getting.

    By Catherine Rickman August 30th, 2023 Read More
  • Cheesemonger surrounded by wheels of cheese

    The Professional Hack For Scoring Fancy Cheese On A Budget

    Thankfully, there's a great professional hack for getting nice cheese without spending all of your money, and as a bonus, it's also anti-food waste!

    By Catherine Rickman August 24th, 2023 Read More
  • produce section of supermarket

    What To Do If (When) You Drop Grocery Store Produce On The Floor

    It's inevitable that some produce will fall to the ground when you're trying to pick the best piece; when that happens, here's the etiquette to follow.

    By Bobby Huen August 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • Ina Garten standing on red background

    15 Store-Bought Substitutions That Are Ina Garten Approved

    Even Ina Garten agrees that these frequently homemade (and often expensive or time-consuming) dishes can be substituted for their store-bought counterparts.

    By Lauren Bair August 19th, 2023 Read More
  • Ladling soup into Souper Cubes

    Souper Cubes: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    Husband and wife team Jacob and Michelle Sendowski invented Souper Cubes, which are lidded, silicone freezer trays that hold individual portions of food.

    By Erica Martinez August 10th, 2023 Read More
  • shopping cart in supermarket aisle

    Why Not Grabbing A Shopping Cart Is Bad Grocery Etiquette

    Did you know? Every food-related event has a code of conduct associated with it, and it turns out shopping for food at the grocery store is no exception.

    By Chris Sands August 7th, 2023 Read More
  • fresh basil leaves

    How To Choose The Tastiest Basil At The Grocery Store

    Since basil requires sundrenched soil and consistent temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, most of us rely on the grocery store to get our fix.

    By Jennifer Mathews August 4th, 2023 Read More
  • assortment of fresh blueberries

    How To Choose The Tastiest Blueberries At The Grocery Store

    There are different tricks to remember when inspecting fruit at the grocery store, like thumping a melon, but how do you pick the tastiest blueberries?

    By Chris Sands August 3rd, 2023 Read More
  • Packaged grocery store strawberries

    The Worst Day Of The Week To Buy Fresh Fruit At The Grocery Store

    Some days to grocery shop for fresh produce are worse than others. If you want the best fruit and vegetables, don't make your grocery runs on Sunday.

    By Catherine Rickman August 2nd, 2023 Read More
  • Trader Joe's Cheddar Broccoli Soup

    Trader Joe's Recalls Over 10,000 Cases Of Insect-Infested Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    10,889 cases of Trader Joe's broccoli cheddar soup were recalled, meaning over 130,000 of the popular 20-ounce packaged soups were pulled from shelves.

    By Chris Sands July 28th, 2023 Read More
  • Amazon One palm scan

    Amazon Is Introducing Its Palm Scan Payment Tech To All Whole Foods Locations

    We are all used to opening our phone with our fingerprint, but Amazon One takes that to a whole new level with palm scanning at Whole Foods checkout.

    By Bobby Huen July 24th, 2023 Read More
  • Vanilla beans and flower

    Vanilla Salt Is The Balancing Seasoning Your Pantry Needs

    You may be familiar with garlic salt or lemon salt, but vanilla salt is the surprising seasoning that provides the sweet and savory balance your recipes need.

    By Audrey Enjoli July 18th, 2023 Read More
  • basket of groceries with Cava spicy hummus

    The Allergen Risk Behind Cava's Spicy Hummus Recall

    Mislabeling by a third-party supplier of one batch of Cava's signature Spicy Hummus has caused a voluntary recall due to undisclosed sesame.

    By Jennifer Waldera July 18th, 2023 Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling

    Where To Find Ina Garten-Worthy Olive Oil

    Olive oil is essential for home cooks, but knowing which one to buy is a bit tough with so many options. Here's how to get your hands on Ina Garten's favorite.

    By Tim Forster July 16th, 2023 Read More
  • Whole foods market sign

    15 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Whole Foods

    Whole Foods is the healthy grocery chain which has grown exponentially since it started in the '80s. But, here are a 15 little-known things about the company.

    By Gina Badalaty July 16th, 2023 Read More
  • Produce section of Whole Foods

    The Reason Whole Foods' Asian Chopped Salad Kits Are Being Recalled

    If you buy premade salads for a weeknight shortcut, you need to check your fridge because Whole Foods just issued a recall of its Asian Chopped Salad Kits

    By Bobby Huen July 13th, 2023 Read More
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