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Jell-O shots carry a raucous reputation, but they can actually be elegant with some refined techniques. For one, you don't have to use liquor to make them.
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It's difficult to imagine a time when Trader Joe's wasn't a nautically-themed treasure trove of interesting foods. However, it started off as a different store.
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Here's why picking wine too early can affect your entire meal, from flavors to enjoyment, shaping your dining experience from beginning to end.
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Wondering how often you should re-season your cast iron skillet? There are some telltale signs to watch for as well as a general schedule to follow.
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There’s nothing like gooey chocolate chip cookies when you’re craving a treat, and this brand of store-bought cookie dough is the best you can get.
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Looking for crispy fried shrimp on the go? You don't have to break the bank or sit down at a dine-in restaurant to get your fix. This drive-in has you covered.
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Smash burgers are very popular in fast food chains. Search the internet, and you'll find that one chain is acknowledged by many as the best smash burger.
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It might seem like being a celebrity means having whatever you want, but for some stars, everyday foods are beyond reach, because they're allergic to them.
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Uncrustables are a convenient frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but they're pricey. Aldi has its own brand that is just as good and lower priced.
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In an age where purchasing Costco food online is the norm, you have to wonder if returns are allowed in stores (or at all) before pressing the checkout button.
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Did you happen to catch the Shark Tank episode with Freestyle Snacks? Here's how the company is doing now and where you can find the products.
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Jim Henson's puppet creations had a huge impact on TV in the late 1960s and beyond, but some of the early muppets were doing commercial work even before that.
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If you discover you've purchased spoiled meat from Aldi and want to return it, here's what the store's policy says -- and what shoppers should know.
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Chick-fil-A is one of the biggest chicken chains, and a secret to its success is keeping things simple(ish). It only uses this poultry cut for sandwiches.
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Before returning food at Sam's Club, you'll want to know exactly what its "100% Satisfaction Guarantee" policy covers and what you need to get a refund.
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McDonald's is now the blueprint for the fast food model, but its founders didn't figure it out right away. You won't believe what the restaurant used to sell.
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If you appreciate functional products that also manage to look stylish, then you may get a kick out of this colorful Tupperware Set at Costco.
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Fads influence many facets of pop culture, including the kitchen appliances people buy. This gadget was once all the rage, but now, it's practically a fossil.
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Move over, Starbucks, there's a new cafe chain taking the U.S. by storm with its modern menu, excellent customer service, and rapidly expanding footprint.
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You might take the sight of a "pasture-raised" label on ground beef as a green flag, but that isn't necessarily the case. Here's what it could actually mean.
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Dressings are a huge part of many salad lovers' diets, so getting your hands on the best grocery store Italian dressing is quite important, and this is it.
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Every if they've been around for many years, the quality can start to slip at some fast food restaurants. Here's one burger chain customers aren't happy with.
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Chain restaurants aren't usually known for fresh, superior-quality ingredients. However, when it comes to seafood, one high-end franchise breaks the mold.
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Nobody wants to drop a wad of cash on an expensive new kitchen appliance only for it to come up short or break down early. Here's a reliable pick.
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If you're in search of a new refrigerator, there's one brand that's considered the most reliable fridge of 2025 that you might want to turn to.
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The Dollar Tree probably isn't the first store that comes to mind when you think of gourmet foods, but it does have a few stellar options to choose from.
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Costco makes it extremely easy to return unwanted items, but they can't just pile up in the store forever. Fortunately, the store has multiple solutions.
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