With minimal effort and just two additional ingredients -- alguashte, a spice made with pumpkin seeds, and fresh lime juice -- it's easy to transform these tart mangoes into a flavorful snack. It's very popular in El Salvador and Central America, where it's known as mango verde con alguashte.
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If you bring home a watermelon that needed a little more time on the vine, suddenly your refreshing summer snack isn't quite as tasty anymore. Unlike other fruits, watermelons don't continue ripening after they've been picked, so your best bet is to avoid choosing an unripe melon if you can.
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Instacart and discount grocer Aldi want to make it easier for those enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to buy food, by allowing electronic benefit transfer or EBT to be used to settle food purchases.
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This year, the budget-friendly wholesale retailer Costco is selling a little something to help with the added holiday stress — the company just released a variety pack of Patron tequila.
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Aldi is a grocery store that is unique unto itself. It mostly carries its own private-label brands, and that doesn't seem to be a problem for most Aldi shoppers. Lately Aldi has increased its organic options; here's why you should check out Aldi's organic food.
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When Olivia Gordon realized that an asteroid will pass Earth at grazing distance, they tweeted "I wonder who will save the oreos?" Oreo got wind of the concern and decided to save the OREO recipe. Their plan came to fruition on October 23rd, when Oreo announced the creation of the Global Oreo Vault.
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As we gear up for a low-key holiday season, Sam's Club is here to lend a hand -- which will be useful when it comes to carrying one of their massive four-and-a-half-pound apple pies to your car. That's right, Sam's Club's pies are here, and not only are they huge, they're also reasonably priced.
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Like many brands, Coca-Cola has experienced some hardships due to COVID-19, and has in turn had to make some tough decisions about its future. With that said, many of the company's longtime loved products may be on the chopping block. What does that mean for consumers and lovers of Coca-Cola?
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If you're a pasta lover, then you know there's nothing more comforting than a huge plate of spaghetti smothered in sauce. Marinara and pomodoro sauce are both popular, and at first glance they almost seem like the exact same thing. However, there are a few subtle differences that make them distinct.
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These are the best Aldi's snacks that you should always have on hand when the hunger pangs hit.
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When comparing 3 ounces of pork tenderloin to the same amount of chicken breast, they both have the same amount of fat (3 grams), but pork tenderloin has fewer calories (96 vs. 142), pork has less cholesterol (48 milligrams vs. 73 milligrams), and chicken has more protein (27 grams vs. 18 grams).
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If you weren't too thrilled by the idea of braving the crowds to pick up your shopping at Whole Foods, the supermarket is now making things easier. It's offering free, one-hour curbside pickup for all Amazon Prime members if the grocery bill order is a total of $35 or more, at all of its stores.
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There's nothing worse than going to bake something, only to find out that you're short on an ingredient or have completely run out. That's why it is so important for every aspiring baker to have a well-stocked pantry. There's a budget-friendly way to buy all of these items to have on hand: Aldi.
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One vegan saving grace on many menus is pasta. Most chefs can prepare a vegan version of any pasta dish if requested via a server, allowing vegans to feel fairly confident when ordering the food and not fear an accidental encounter with animal products. However, not all pastas are created equal.
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Sam's Club claims to keep their setup simple and cost-effective, offering their members access to high-quality products at attractive rates. Sam's Club has now come up with an interesting announcement that's bound to make its members sit up and take notice.
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Remember last spring, and just how much fun it was racing frantically through the grocery aisles, hoping to find something edible left on the shelves? Well, brace yourselves. Not only winter, but perhaps the Hunger Games Part II (holiday edition) may be on the horizon.
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As the holidays approach, it seems it's time for all things sugar to make their way into every part of the day. Now you can even festively enjoy a sugary breakfast with the latest edition of Elf of the Shelf cereal, and you won't want to miss it.
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People are already shopping in preparation for the holiday season, and one item that is returning to shelves is making everything a whole lot sweeter. Though the shopping, cooking, and spending time with family can get stressful, your favorite limited-edition Oreo is back earlier than ever it seems.
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Haagen-Dazs' popular cookie squares are widely available in flavors like Dulce de Leche, Irish Cream, Vanilla, and Peanut Butter. If you're a fan of the frozen treat, get ready to run to your nearest Costco. They have been recently spotted there in an all new flavor that won't stick around for long.
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Bagels are without a doubt an easy, crowd-pleasing breakfast -- but they were not exactly the first iteration of this doughy food. Beigels are the ancestors of bagels, and they've been around for quite some time. How did we go from spelling the food with an "ei" to an "a"?
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This year, Sam's Club has partnered with Warner Bros. Entertainment to bring you their National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation shopping experience -- and Mashed got a preview inside. It's an interactive website that allows you to walk through two reimagined versions of the Griswald house.
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2020 will undoubtedly go down in history books as one, giant almost-apocalypse. But in a footnote at least, Aldi's new cinnamon donut sticks dough with icing will appear as tiny, mouthwatering silver linings.
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Skyr, an Icelandic cultured dairy product, is a lot like yogurt, only it isn't. Far thicker and creamier than typical American yogurts, Icelandic skyr has been around for over 1,000 years. Here is how skyr is made and the best ways to enjoy this versatile spread.
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Just last week, British supermarket chain Iceland launched a chicken nugget into space. The frozen snack is one of Iceland's most popular items, and they decided it seemed only fitting to use one of their bestsellers to help them celebrate an important milestone of their own, their 50th birthday.
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Making floats, but not sure which root beer to go with? Barq's and A&W might seem more or less the same — they're both going to be available at most supermarkets, and they're similarly priced. So how do you make the best decision? We've got you covered.
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With a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic imminent, many shoppers are stocking up on canned corn in anticipation of the fall season. Why is it so hard to find canned corn on supermarket shelves? The answer lies in how canned corn is produced and sold.
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More and more ways to use the whole pumpkin, aside from traditional decoration, seem to be springing up. As delicious as a whole-roasted pumpkin recipe sounds, the creative way others are using their Aldi pumpkins calls for a little less work.
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