Restaurants

I Tried 9 Fast-Food Lemonades & the Best Was Perfectly Sweet and Sour

When you're on the go and looking to quench your thirst in a pinch, sometimes...
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Restaurants

I Tried Panera's Controversial New Breakfast Items & Some Were Surprisingly Tasty

This year is quickly shaping up to be a major period of change for one...
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Groceries

I Tried 12 Waffle Mixes & the Best Was Rich and Satisfying

It's hard not to perk up when the smell of sizzling waffles wafts by in...
A trio of pancake and waffle mixes set against a colorful background
Restaurants

I Tried 5 Specialty Firehouse Subs & the Best One Was a Masterclass In Flavor

Firehouse Subs is one of the best sandwich chains in America, and even endorsed by...
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Groceries

I Tried 10 K-Cup Coffee Brands & the Best Was Smooth, Strong and Cheap

In a never-ending pursuit of convenience, many Americans have abandoned full pots of coffee in recent...
An array of coffee pods--aka K-Cups--from various coffee brands set against a vibrant blue background.
Restaurants

Every Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, Tasted & Ranked for 2024

August of 2019 was a historical month for fast food as Popeyes debuted its highly...
popeyes' classic chicken sandwich on a colorful designed background
Groceries

I Tried 6 English Muffin Brands & There Were Some Major Surprises

An English muffin is a perfect breakfast bread that's been in my morning rotation for...
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Groceries

I Tried 6 Store-Bought Pizza Crusts & the Best Was Restaurant-Worthy

It's been said that there's no such thing as bad pizza, but you can't deny...
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Groceries

I Tried 7 Store-Bought Hot Dogs & One Smoky, Snappy Frank Conquered All

How do you like your hot dog? Steamed? Boiled? Microwaved? If you're like most Americans,...
An array of store-bought hot dog brands beside two cooked franks with mustard and relish set against a colorful background.
Restaurants

I Tried Wendy's New Triple Berry Frosty & Was Not Disappointed

Wendy's Frosty is one of the most iconic treats in the fast-food universe. This cool...
Wendy's new triple berry frosty set against a vibrant yellow background.
Groceries

I Tried 8 Store-Bought Macaroni Salads & The Winner Tasted Like a Summer Day

Now that we're fully in the swing of summer, there are picnics, barbecues, and parties...
A round open container of macaroni salad set against a vibrant reddish background.
Groceries

I Tried 9 Popular Hot Sauces & the Best Was Smoky and Citrusy

Scary to some but a dietary necessity for others, hot sauce is one condiment category...
An array of five popular hot sauce brands set against a colorful background.
Restaurants

I Tried Every Classic Cracker Barrel Breakfast & the Winner Had a Bit of Everything

Like all meals, breakfast is one that's better enjoyed among family and friends, and one...
The storefront of a Cracker Barrel restaurant set against a vibrant gold and yellow background.
Groceries

I Tried 12 Cookie Dough Ice Creams & Only One Hit All the Right Notes

Cookie dough ice cream is one of my favorite ice cream flavors because it combines...
A group of popular cookie dough ice cream brands set against a vibrant blue background.
Restaurants

Cava vs. Chipotle: Which Serves the Best Bowls?

Prognosticators and trend-spotters are always looking for the next great thing. To some, Timothée Chalamet...
Cava vs. Chipotle: Which Serves the Best Bowls?
Groceries

I Tried 9 Margarita Mixes & One Goes Down Smoother Than the Rest

As the summer months approach, so does an unrelenting desire for a cold, sweet drink...
A group of margarita mixes set against a vibrant blue background.
Groceries

I Swapped My Kids' Mac & Cheese With a Healthier Version & Was Shocked By What Happened Next

Few grocery items are more quintessentially American than boxed macaroni and cheese. Combining non-perishable dried...
Boxes of Goodles and Kraft brand macaroni and cheese set against a colorful background.
Restaurants

Raising Cane's vs. Popeyes: Which Has the Best Chicken Tenders?

These days, fast-food chains sell fried chicken in many forms, from classic bone-in pieces to...
A closeup of three chicken tenders and dipping sauce set against a vibrant background
Groceries

I Tried 10 Trader Joe's Sparkling Drinks & The Winner Tasted Like Summer

There's something about a sparkling beverage that just feels a little bit more special than...
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Groceries

Costco vs. Sam's Club: Which Has the Best Chocolate Soft Serve?

Whether it comes from a truck, a fast-food joint, or a proper ice cream parlor,...
A cup of chocolate soft serve ice cream set against a vibrant blue background.
Groceries

10 Popular Smoked Salmon Brands, Tasted & Ranked

I think it started when I went to Alaska a few years ago and had...
A trio of smoked salmon packages set against a colorful background.
Restaurants

I Tried Taco Bell's Entire Value Menu & One Item Was Super Filling

Summer 2024 is looking a little brighter–and cheaper–thanks to the return of fast-food value menus....
Taco Bell exterior on striped green background
Groceries

I Compared Costco's Pizza To 4 Popular Chains & There's Only One I Liked Better

Ordering pizza has become the solution for so many occasions. Perhaps you're too lazy to...
A slice of pepperoni pizza from Costco set against a vibrant background.
Groceries

I Tried 11 Blue Cheese Dressings & the Best Was Rich and Balanced

The salad dressing aisle at the grocery store can feel practically endless. From brands to...
A trio of blue cheese salad dressing brands set against a colorful background
Restaurants

I Tried the Meatball Sub from 4 Popular Sandwich Chains & One Was Pitch-Perfect

Meatballs may conjure images of Italian spaghetti with red sauce, but there's something distinctly American...
A cheesy, saucy meatball sub set against a colorful background
Groceries

I Tried 9 Popular Sriracha Brands & Only 6 Hit All the Right Notes

The rise of Sriracha from a novelty item to America's favorite hot sauce is a...
A trio of Sriracha sauce brands set against a colorful background
Groceries

I Tried 13 Almond Milks & the Best Was an Affordable Store Brand

Almond milk has become a popular dairy-free alternative for many, whether they can't have dairy...
I Tried 13 Almond Milks & the Best Was an Affordable Store Brand
Groceries

I Tried 5 Ready-to-Drink Espresso Martinis & One Was a Clear Winner

The espresso martini isn't a new cocktail. In fact, it was created in the 1980s...
A trio of ready-to-drink espresso martini brands set against a colorful background
Groceries

13 Popular Lay's Potato Chip Flavors, Tasted & Ranked

The global food legend known as Lay's has been ceaselessly churning out colorful bags and standout...
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Groceries

I Tried 10 Coffee Ice Creams & The Winner Was Simple and Classic

The grocery store's ice cream aisle is a treasure trove of excitement. Scan the frost-bitten...
a trio of coffee-flavored ice creams set again a colorful background