I spend a lot of time staring into my refrigerator. Ask me the exact location of the hot sauce or how many eggs are left in the carton (five, currently) and I can tell you intimate details without cracking the…
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What on Earth Is a Long Neck Avocado?
Avocados: they’re expensive, dangerous, and anxiety-inducing. Yet they persist. In 2018, Millennials spent nearly half a billion dollars on them. And because Americans can’t get enough of the fatty green fruit, one innovative Florida produce company has decided that the…
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Seedless vs. Seeded Watermelon: What's the Difference?
What’s the difference between seedless and seeded watermelons? It doesn’t take a genius to figure this one out: One contains hard, black seeds, while the other doesn’t. However, a seedless watermelon isn’t really seedless at all—here’s what you need to…
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Dole Recalls Baby Spinach Products in 10 States for Possible Salmonella Contamination
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. is voluntarily recalling two types of baby spinach products after a sample tested positive for Salmonella—a bacteria responsible for foodborne illnesses. Symptoms of Salmonella infection may include diarrhea, fever, vomiting or nausea and stomach pains. The recall notes the…
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Caffeine Before Bed Not Associated With a Worse Night’s Sleep, Study Shows
Millions of people would readily admit that they can hardly get out of bed and start their day without a morning cup of coffee. Many therefore justifiably assume that drinking everyone’s favorite energy-providing bean juice within a few hours of…
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New Study Finds Chipotle and Sweetgreen Bowls Contain Cancer-Linked, Non-Biodegradable Chemicals
The iconic beige bowls that have taken the restaurant industry by storm for their “compostable” nature in the popular wave of fast-casual dining have been found to contain non-biodegradable chemicals that are linked to certain cancers. In a new investigation…
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Trader Joe’s Mint Watermelon Tea Is What Your Summer Sipping Is Missing
I popped the pink-and-green tin into my basket on a whim. I’m a tea person, so it wasn’t unusual. Also, despite the rising summer temps, I’m not averse to a hot cup of tea on a hot day. I forgot…
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The 9 Commandments for Cooking Perfectly Crispy Oven-Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes are an unfailingly simple side dish to cook. They’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser, too: hearing someone say they don’t like crispy potatoes is just as puzzling as someone telling you they dislike puppies or going through the car wash….
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The 10 Best Cheeses to Buy at Trader Joes, According to Experts
How do we love Trader Joe’s? Let us count the ways. From low-carb snacks to donut peaches to wine, TJ’s is adored by grocery shoppers around the country for all of its affordable, delicious and one-of-a-kind finds. Of course, you’d be remiss to…
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9 Healthy and Delicious Items Coming to Aldi in August
Can you believe July is almost over? Neither can we. But luckily, the end of another month means a whole bunch of new products coming to Aldi! There are some pretty exciting finds this month—from healthy snacks to summery condiments—and…
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