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                    <title><![CDATA[This Dollar Tree Kitchen Find Adds Extra Flair To Your Holiday Season Hosting]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2300028/best-dollar-tree-kitchen-find-fall-stemless-wine-glass/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Stacie Adams)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[Take your holiday celebrations up to a whole new level - while still watching your budget - with this find (and other decor) from Dollar Tree.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Take your holiday celebrations up to a whole new level - while still watching your budget - with this find (and other decor) from Dollar Tree.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/this-dollar-tree-kitchen-find-adds-extra-flair-to-your-holiday-season-hosting/intro-1793210955.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[This Dollar Tree Kitchen Find Adds A Festive Touch For The Holiday Season]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2301256/best-dollar-tree-kitchen-find-holiday-season-fall-leaves-microfiber-towels/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Sinéad Cranna)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[Going to Dollar Tree can be a treasure hunt for seasonal items at bargain prices, and this versatile holiday find is no exception; it&#39;s festive and practical.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Going to Dollar Tree can be a treasure hunt for seasonal items at bargain prices, and this versatile holiday find is no exception; it&#39;s festive and practical.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/this-dollar-tree-kitchen-find-adds-a-festive-touch-for-the-holiday-season/intro-1793294207.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[This Dollar Tree Kitchen Find Is Perfect For Leftovers This Holiday Season]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2299686/dollar-tree-kitchen-find-perfect-holiday-season-leftovers/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Sinéad Cranna)</author>
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		<category><![CDATA[Thanksgiving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Halloween]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Storage And Preservation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stores And Chains]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[Head to Dollar Tree for this adorable Thanksgiving-themed storage and serving container that&#39;s perfect for pies, cakes, and potlucks before they run out.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Head to Dollar Tree for this adorable Thanksgiving-themed storage and serving container that&#39;s perfect for pies, cakes, and potlucks before they run out.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/this-dollar-tree-kitchen-find-is-perfect-for-leftovers-this-holiday-season/intro-1793208782.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[11 Best Whiskey Cocktails For The Holidays]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2299689/best-whiskey-cocktails-for-the-holidays/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Lauren Corona)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Thanksgiving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mixology And Techniques]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.mashed.com/2299689/best-whiskey-cocktails-for-the-holidays/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[From warming classics to tipples that put a festive spin on an old classic, these whiskey cocktails can only make your holidays even more merry.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[From warming classics to tipples that put a festive spin on an old classic, these whiskey cocktails can only make your holidays even more merry.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/11-best-whiskey-cocktails-for-the-holidays/intro-1793203264.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The Strangest Halloween Items To Hit Fast Food Menus]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2296315/fast-food-halloween-menu-strangest-items/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Steven Luna)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Halloween]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wendy's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Burger King]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sonic Drive-In]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pizza Hut]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[Fom sweet and seductive to flavorful and fearsome, here are some of the most spine-chilling creations and concoctions to haunt fast food menus for Halloween.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Fom sweet and seductive to flavorful and fearsome, here are some of the most spine-chilling creations and concoctions to haunt fast food menus for Halloween.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/the-strangest-halloween-items-to-hit-fast-food-menus/intro-1792932325.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The Viral Pumpkin-Shaped Pastry That Keeps Selling Out]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2298982/viral-pumpkin-pastry-flying-off-shelves-85c-bakery-cafe/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Liana Minassian)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Halloween]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stores And Chains]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shopping Tips]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[This cute and tasty pumpkin-shaped pastry has customers flocking to a cafe to get their hands on one of these photo-worthy handheld delights.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This cute and tasty pumpkin-shaped pastry has customers flocking to a cafe to get their hands on one of these photo-worthy handheld delights.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/the-viral-pumpkin-shaped-pastry-that-keeps-selling-out/intro-1793134672.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Costco Vs Sam's Club Pumpkin Pie: Which Is The Better Value?]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2298899/costco-vs-sams-club-best-value-pumpkin-pie/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Greta Pano)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Costco]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Thanksgiving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shopping Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sam’s Club]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[The oversized pumpkin pies from Costco and Sam&#39;s Club are seasonal favorites customers wait for every year. But does one have a better value over the other?]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The oversized pumpkin pies from Costco and Sam&#39;s Club are seasonal favorites customers wait for every year. But does one have a better value over the other?<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/costco-vs-sams-club-pumpkin-pie-which-is-the-better-value/intro-1793130275.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Make Holiday Season Cooking More Festive With This Dollar Tree Find]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2298431/best-dollar-tree-holiday-find-cooking-concepts-harvest-theme-spatulas/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Sinéad Cranna)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Halloween]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Baking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cooking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shopping Tips]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[As the days grow shorter and the air cooler, many of us start thinking about the holidays. Retailers across the nation know this and are stocking store shelves.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[As the days grow shorter and the air cooler, many of us start thinking about the holidays. Retailers across the nation know this and are stocking store shelves.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/make-holiday-season-cooking-more-festive-with-this-dollar-tree-find/intro-1793118024.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[10 Old-School Halloween Candies That Make Boomers Nostalgic]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2291392/old-halloween-candies-boomers-want-back/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Amadea Tanner)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Halloween]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.mashed.com/2291392/old-halloween-candies-boomers-want-back/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[You might not find these candies in today&#39;s trick-or-treat bags, but nothing quite takes you back like the sweet, fizzy, and chocolatey flavors of yesteryear. ]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[You might not find these candies in today&#39;s trick-or-treat bags, but nothing quite takes you back like the sweet, fizzy, and chocolatey flavors of yesteryear. <p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/10-old-school-halloween-candies-that-make-boomers-nostalgic/intro-1792487902.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[One Of The Best New Fast Food Fish Sandwiches Of 2026 Came From An Unexpected Burger Chain]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2294964/best-new-fast-food-sandwich-2026-habit-burger-fish-sandwich/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Taryn Pire)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Easter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fast Food]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.mashed.com/2294964/best-new-fast-food-sandwich-2026-habit-burger-fish-sandwich/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[You may not expect one of the best fish sandwiches to come from a burger joint, but this California-based burger spot nailed it with crispy beer-battered cod.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[You may not expect one of the best fish sandwiches to come from a burger joint, but this California-based burger spot nailed it with crispy beer-battered cod.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/one-of-the-best-new-fast-food-fish-sandwiches-of-2026-came-from-an-unexpected-burger-chain/intro-1792762953.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Mistakes Everyone Makes With Sweet Potato Casserole]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2288491/mistakes-people-make-sweet-potato-casserole/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Lauren Corona)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[How-To]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Thanksgiving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Baking]]></category>
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                    <guid>https://www.mashed.com/2288491/mistakes-people-make-sweet-potato-casserole/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[When the holidays start to roll around, we tend to roll out the sweet potato casserole. Are you making these common mistakes, though?]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[When the holidays start to roll around, we tend to roll out the sweet potato casserole. Are you making these common mistakes, though?<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/mistakes-everyone-makes-with-sweet-potato-casserole/intro-1792097409.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[5 Best Sam's Club Finds Of Fall 2026 To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2292182/best-sams-club-finds-fall-2026-to-satisfy-sweet-tooth/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Stacie Adams)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Halloween]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Baking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shopping Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sam’s Club]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.mashed.com/2292182/best-sams-club-finds-fall-2026-to-satisfy-sweet-tooth/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[From breakfast to dessert, Sam&#39;s Club offers many highly reviewed items to satisfy your sweet tooth, like pies and cakes from its Member&#39;s Mark collection.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[From breakfast to dessert, Sam&#39;s Club offers many highly reviewed items to satisfy your sweet tooth, like pies and cakes from its Member&#39;s Mark collection.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/5-best-sams-club-finds-of-fall-2026-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth/intro-1792524995.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[5 Best Costco Finds Of October 2026 To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2287099/best-costco-finds-of-october-2026-to-satisfy-sweet-tooth/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Stacie Adams)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Costco]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Halloween]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.mashed.com/2287099/best-costco-finds-of-october-2026-to-satisfy-sweet-tooth/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[This October, sink your teeth into sweet, satisfying fall finds from Costco&#39;s bakery section. These bakes range from pumpkin-flavored to a taste of N&#39;awlins. ]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This October, sink your teeth into sweet, satisfying fall finds from Costco&#39;s bakery section. These bakes range from pumpkin-flavored to a taste of N&#39;awlins. <p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/5-best-costco-finds-of-october-2026-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth/intro-1792011505.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Mistakes People Make When Cooking With Pumpkin]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2282279/mistakes-avoid-cooking-with-pumpkin/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Lauren Corona)</author>
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		<category><![CDATA[Halloween]]></category>
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                    <guid>https://www.mashed.com/2282279/mistakes-avoid-cooking-with-pumpkin/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[As fall rolls around, pumpkins seem to appear everywhere. We speak with experts on how to avoid the most common mistakes when preparing the winter squash.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[As fall rolls around, pumpkins seem to appear everywhere. We speak with experts on how to avoid the most common mistakes when preparing the winter squash.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/mistakes-people-make-when-cooking-with-pumpkin/intro-1791560266.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Where To Find The Best Apple Pie In Each State]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2279502/best-apple-pie-every-state/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Jolee Sullivan)</author>
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                    <guid>https://www.mashed.com/2279502/best-apple-pie-every-state/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[From humble roadside stops to family-owned bakeries to longtime local institutions, these are the spots across the country to find the best apple pie.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[From humble roadside stops to family-owned bakeries to longtime local institutions, these are the spots across the country to find the best apple pie.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/where-to-find-the-best-apple-pie-in-each-state/intro-1791321398.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[9 Cheapest Places To Buy Halloween Candy In 2026]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2280680/cheapest-places-buy-halloween-candy-2026/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Stacie Adams)</author>
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		<category><![CDATA[Halloween]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.mashed.com/2280680/cheapest-places-buy-halloween-candy-2026/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Halloween is going to be more expensive in 2026, but we&#39;ve rounded up the cheapest places to buy Halloween candy this year so you can get a deal. ]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Halloween is going to be more expensive in 2026, but we&#39;ve rounded up the cheapest places to buy Halloween candy this year so you can get a deal. <p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/9-cheapest-places-to-buy-halloween-candy-in-2026/intro-1791405785.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Fall Finds At Costco That Deserve A Spot In The Store Year Round]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2279201/fall-costco-finds-that-deserve-spot-in-store-year-round/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Amy David)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Costco]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Thanksgiving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Halloween]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Baking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shopping Tips]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[There are some seasonal treats from Costco that have customers begging for them to be year-round finds, including a ready-to-bake dinner and gigantic desserts.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are some seasonal treats from Costco that have customers begging for them to be year-round finds, including a ready-to-bake dinner and gigantic desserts.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/5-fall-finds-at-costco-that-deserve-a-spot-in-the-store-year-round/intro-1791314765.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The 14 Best Dollar Tree Seasonal Items Of 2026 So Far]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2274934/best-seasonal-dollar-tree-items-2026/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Amy David)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Thanksgiving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Halloween]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Storage And Preservation]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[From kitchen items to desserts, Dollar Tree has stocked up on seasonal and holiday items that have customers taking to social media to brag about their finds.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[From kitchen items to desserts, Dollar Tree has stocked up on seasonal and holiday items that have customers taking to social media to brag about their finds.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/the-14-best-dollar-tree-seasonal-items-of-2026-so-far/intro-1790879216.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The Best Items New To Sam's Club To Buy In October 2026]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2273548/best-items-buy-sams-club-october-2026/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:05:46 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Amy David)</author>
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		<category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shopping Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sam’s Club]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.mashed.com/2273548/best-items-buy-sams-club-october-2026/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Sam&#39;s Club has a host of fall products that are either new or returning, and customers are thrilled to stock up on items from dinner sides to desserts.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sam&#39;s Club has a host of fall products that are either new or returning, and customers are thrilled to stock up on items from dinner sides to desserts.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/the-best-items-new-to-sams-club-to-buy-in-october-2026/intro-1790786400.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Review: Tombstone's Candy Corn Pizza Might Be More Divisive Than Pineapple But I Love It]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/2271839/tombstone-candy-corn-pizza-review/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Steven Luna)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Halloween]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.mashed.com/2271839/tombstone-candy-corn-pizza-review/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Tombstone's Halloween pizza kits come in pepperoni and cheese versions with a candy corn topping. We tried them to see if they're tasty or terrifying.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Tombstone's Halloween pizza kits come in pepperoni and cheese versions with a candy corn topping. We tried them to see if they're tasty or terrifying.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/tombstone-candy-corn-pizza-review/intro-1790778422.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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