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I tried store-brand Greek yogurt from Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Costco, and Wegmans. The winner has a permanent spot in my fridge.
Though many brands offer Greek-style varieties, I find they're often twice the price of standard pl…
Andrea McHugh
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I tried the cheapest cheeseburgers at McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King and the least expensive was my favorite
Rising fast food prices are due to factors including inflation and increased labor costs, but the c…
Erin McDowell
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I went to the only US McDonald's that sells items from its international menus. The super speedy table service was even more impressive than my spicy Thai sandwich.
McDonald's has more than 40,000 restaurants across the world. But one of its Chicago locations has …
Grace Dean
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Taco Bell spent 4 years creating the new Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme and it was worth the wait
The chain that's given us everything from nacho fries to grilled cheese dipping tacos is back with …
Anneta Konstantinides
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I tried the classic glazed doughnut from Dunkin' and Krispy Kreme, and the winner came down to texture
From a pure number perspective, it's hard to figure out which doughnuts reign supreme. There are 13…
Gabbi Shaw
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My family of 4 travels the US in a small motorhome. Here are 11 things we get at Aldi for simple, affordable meals.
Although we love to travel the world, we get around in our 25-foot motorhome when we're stateside. …
Anthony St. Clair
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The 20 best restaurants in the world, ranked
Many of the restaurants are ultra-expensive, with some tasting menus costing upwards of thousands o…
Erin McDowell
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My family tried 8 frozen meals from Costco and ranked them. Even the lowest-rated item was tasty.
Like a large portion of shoppers who buy frozen food, a retail sector that's seen significant growt…
Ted Berg
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I tried Red Lobster's $30 endless shrimp for the first time. I see why the deal might have led to the chain's bankruptcy.
However, inflation and the rising cost of seafood meant Red Lobster would raise the price of Endles…
Erin McDowell
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I made Gordon Ramsay's 10-minute omelet inspired by one of his luxury restaurants. It's an easy breakfast that will impress everyone.
So when I was searching for an easy but impressive breakfast dish, I knew I could count on the Mich…
Anneta Konstantinides
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As a Canadian, I've spent hundreds of dollars just to shop at Trader Joe's. These are the 9 items I swear by.
I'm so obsessed with the kitschy American grocer that I once extended a layover in Fort Lauderdale …
Anna Haines
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Food experts say these restaurant trends are dominating dining out from mashups like birria ramen to ever-spicier dishes and the rise of 'swicy'
Mashups, functional foods, and a focus on sharing are some of the biggest trends in dining out at t…
Grace Dean
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I tried the 2 most famous cookies at Disney World, and the bakery with the longer wait was the undeniable winner
Recently, I started hearing buzz about a new cookie destination at Disney Springs: The Cookie Bar a…
Terri Peters
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This baked pasta dish is the Greek version of lasagna but way better. I learned how to make my dad's recipe, and it's perfect for leftovers.
I've been eating pastitsio since before I can remember, but it wasn't until I left California that …
Anneta Konstantinides
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Seafood restaurant admits it passed off frozen fish as fresh-caught for years
The iconic Mississippi restaurant admitted it sold over 58,7750 pounds of imported frozen fish it a…
Geoff Weiss
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I tried 10 desserts from Costco, and there are 7 I'd buy again
On Thursday, the company reported that sales hit $57.39 billion in the third fiscal quarter of 2024…
Paige Bennett
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I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet. Here are 8 of my favorite quick and easy snacks.
I stick to the Mediterranean diet — which is regularly voted the healthiest way to eat — so my snac…
Lauren Manaker
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I'm an American who ate at KFC in Japan. The dishes I tried blew away the chain's US offerings.
My family moved from North Carolina to Okinawa, Japan, in 2022. Sometimes visiting US chains that h…
Nickelle Tilley
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The most famous local sandwich from every state
Plus, thanks to their relative affordability in a time where inflation has driven up the price of s…
Erin McDowell
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The trendy prebiotic soda touted by A-listers is misleading consumers, according to a new lawsuit
A new lawsuit alleges that the marketing for Poppi, a soda aimed at health-conscious consumers, mak…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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I spend $500 at Costco every month shopping for my family of 5. Here are 10 of my favorite things to buy.
To avoid blowing through our grocery budget as inflation keeps jacking price tags up, I do the majo…
Chris Bibey
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A Thai-American millennial went to Bangkok to find 'real Thai food.' Now, his private supper club has a monthslong waitlist.
"There's a whole culture of overworking that comes with food. I don't think that needs to be necess…
Parisa Pichitmarn
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14 of the best specialty items to get at Aldi this month for under $5
Summer is almost here, and Aldi's affordable food offerings stand out more than ever as grocery pri…
Paige Bennett
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12 Asian and Asian-American dishes you can make in a slow cooker
Asian and Asian-American cuisine is exceptionally popular in the US — a 2023 report by the Pew Rese…