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    14 Popular Chewing Gum Brands, Ranked

    Accounting for taste, texture, and how long each flavor actually lasts, we ranked these popular chewing gum brands from worst to absolute best.

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    Pick The Freshest Frozen Fish At The Store With These Packaging Tips

    Frozen fish gets a bad rap, but sometimes it can be a better option than fresh varieties. These are the signs that you should be looking for on the packaging.

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    12 Apps That Make Creating Grocery Lists Much Easier

    Tired of committing your grocery list to memory or writing it on a piece of paper you forgot at home? Here are some apps to make grocery shopping a breeze.

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    The Unique Ingredient That Makes These Trader Joe's Crackers The Absolute Best

    The best Trader Joe's crackers have a crispy, flaky texture and a buttery, toasty, and nutty richness, all thanks to one key ingredient.

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  • bowl of guacamole

    The Store-Bought Guacamole True Avocado Lovers Should Avoid Buying

    If you consider yourself a true guacamole connoisseur, there's one particular brand you need to keep as far from your tortilla chips as possible.

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  • front of H Mart grocery store

    The 22 Best Items To Buy On Your First Trip To H Mart

    Whether it's for unique snacks or endless condiments, H Mart is the Asian grocery store to visit. Here's a list of 22 items first-time shoppers have to pick up.

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  • Marble kitchen counter

    Why You Should Think Twice Before Choosing White Marble Kitchen Countertops

    White marble kitchen countertops have been a go-to for some time, but there are a few considerations you should be aware of before investing in marble yourself.

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  • bread and butter pickles in a bowl

    These Budget Brand Bread And Butter Pickles Are The Worst We've Tried

    A good bread and butter pickle should have a balance of sweet, sour, and tangy flavors. Sadly, these budget brand pickles failed to meet the mark.

    By Mathieson Nishimura Read More
  • Potato salad with fresh ingredients on white table

    The Store-Bought Potato Salad That Should Never Make It To Your Cookout

    Potato salad may be a key side dish for your next barbecue, but if you plan on grabbing a store-bought version, avoid this brand entirely.

    By Amara Michelle Read More
  • Trader Joe's storefront

    Essential Trader Joe's Items For Spring 2025

    Some of Trader Joe's best items are seasonal and only offered for a limited time. Here are the essential products you need to buy in Spring 2025.

    By Suzanne S. Wiley Read More
  • A woman deciding what to buy at the store

    To Save Money, Avoid Buying Chicken Tenders At The Grocery Store And Do This Instead

    Whipping up your own chicken tenders is fast and easy, but buying them at the grocery store can be expensive. To save money, do this instead.

    By Camryn Teder Read More
  • Rotisserie chicken on wooden board

    How To Score A Fresh Rotisserie Chicken At Costco, Every Time

    You might think it's all just luck when it comes to getting a fresh rotisserie chicken at Costco, but there are actually a few ways to improve your odds.

    By Julia Mullaney Read More
  • A selection of frozen meatballs in bags and packages on a wooden table

    Frozen Meatballs Ranked Worst To Best

    Frozen meatballs are a convenient dinner addition any night of the week. We tasted and ranked frozen meatballs to bring you the best (and worst) available.

    By Katie Melynn Read More
  • assortment of prune packages on a table

    The 12 Best Prune Brands You Can Buy

    Prunes are great as a snack or to add to your breakfast, but there are many brands to choose from. Here is our list of the best prune brands available.

    By Sarah Moore Read More
  • melting corn ice cream

    The Subtly Sweet Vegetable That Works Wonderfully Well In Ice Cream

    Ice cream doesn't need any extra sweetness, but it doesn't hurt either. Especially when you use this subtly sweet vegetable that also adds its own flavor.

    By Mathieson Nishimura Read More
  • Sweet Baby Ray's sauces on shelves

    We Tried 17 Sweet Baby Ray's Sauces, And This One Was The Absolute Best

    Sweet Baby Ray's makes over a dozen different sauces, from Buffalo, teriyaki, and mustard to a range of barbecue variants, but there's one that tops them all.

    By Mathieson Nishimura Read More
  • Front sign of a Publix market

    The 11 Best Items You Need To Buy On Your First Trip To Publix

    The amount of options you have at Publix can be overwhelming, but these 11 products belong on your must-buy list when you visit the Southern grocery chain.

    By Felicia Lee Read More
  • A selection of chicken items from Aldi

    10 Chicken Products To Buy At Aldi And 2 To Avoid

    Aldi is known for providing quality products at great prices. We taste tested and reviewed Aldi chicken products to determine which ones to buy and avoid.

    By Katie Melynn Read More
  • A charcuterie board with meat, crackers, and cheese on a concrete counter

    12 Best Grocery Store Chains To Find Quality Ingredients For Your Charcuterie Board

    When you're making a charcuterie board, you only want to use top quality ingredients. Here are 12 of the best grocery store chains where you can find just that.

    By Katie Melynn Read More
  • Jars of pickles on wooden surface

    11 Store-Bought Bread And Butter Pickles, Ranked

    With so many bread and butter pickles to choose from, you might not know which one to choose. Take a look at our ranking of the best bread and butter pickles.

    By Sara Klimek Read More
  • 15 La Croix flavors stacked on a table

    15 La Croix Drink Flavors, Ranked

    La Croix comes in a wide array of flavors, which can be somewhat overwhelming. Here are 15 of the drink flavors, ranked from worst to best.

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  • cocktail sauce in glass with shrimp

    We're Never Buying The Cocktail Sauce From This Budget Brand Again

    A good cocktail sauce has a balance of tang, spice, and sweetness, and a texture that's perfect for dipping shrimp. Sadly, this brand fails to meet the mark.

    By Mathieson Nishimura Read More
  • Aldi and Walmart store signs above three raw steaks

    Aldi Vs Walmart: Where Should You Buy Your Next Steak?

    Shopping at Walmart or Aldi for steak night? Curious which grocery chain has quality beef? We sample the goods to see which chain is the best.

    By Rebecca Cahilly-Taranto Read More
  • cocktail sauce in dish

    The Best Store-Bought Cocktail Sauce We Tried Features An Extra-Flavorful Ingredient

    If you're on the hunt for store-bought cocktail sauce that isn't too sheepish for your shrimp, try this one brand featuring a flavor-boosting ingredient.

    By Mathieson Nishimura Read More
  • Anne Burrell smiling with teeth, wearing rep lipstick

    The No-Frills Kitchen Tool That's Anne Burrell's Favorite

    Experienced chefs don't always love fancy tools and kitchen gadgets. Sometimes, like with Anne Burrell, their favorite tool is a no-frills classic.

    By Crystal Antonace Read More
  • a collection of vegan snacks on a green background

    20 Vegan Snacks Options We Can't Get Enough Of

    Just because a product is vegan doesn't mean it falls flat. Here are 20 of the best snack options we can't get enough of when we're grocery shopping.

    By Katie Melynn Read More
  • Hand reaching for deli meat

    You Should Avoid Buying Deli Meat That Looks Like This

    Though a convenient part of lunch meal prep, deli meat has a short shelf-life. If it looks this particular way, you need to toss it, no questions asked.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley Read More
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