Trader Joe's is known and well loved across the United States -- that is, unless you live in one of the unfortunate eight states that don't have a TJ's.
No one wants to come home to find their bagged lettuce slimy and unusable. There's one key tip to avoid this when shopping - look at the bottom of the bag.
From aged balsamic vinegar, to the juiciest maraschino cherry to drop into a Manhattan, and superfood honey, this one's about the finer things in life.
Canned tomatoes that are steam peeled and free of additives remain the most intact, colorful, and closest to the texture of fresh tomatoes you can find.
You've likely seen chefs rave about Calabrian chilies, but Bobby Flay keeps a sweet and smoky Spanish pepper on hand: piquillo peppers, perfect in any dish.
Now, we think of cans as a convenient pantry staple, but a few hundred years ago, the ribbed design and preservation were a major scientific innovation.
You're craving sushi, and you see a display of prepackaged sushi at the grocer's. Do you buy it and risk it all? You can if that sushi passes certain checks.
Kona is one of the most delicious, but also expensive, types of coffee available for purchase. But while, yes, it makes a good cup, why is it so pricey?
The next time you find yourself at Trader Joe's, look up in the frozen food aisle and you may find some very interesting food pairings for your next dinner.
There's nothing more disappointing than when your celery has gone limp, but don't despair. While it takes 24 hours, you can restore celery to its crunchy glory.
According to chef and expert Aris Tuazon, the biggest mistake people make when buying mussels from the fishmonger is failing to check the harvest tag date.
Ina Garten may always say "store-bought is fine" but it turns out that there's one grocery store shortcut she would never touch, and it's likely in your kitchen
If you have a package of tofu sitting in the back of your fridge, you might be wondering if it's still good. Thankfully, it's easy to tell when it goes bad.
Bagged lettuce seems like a convenient and healthy choice, but it actually has several pitfalls to be aware of, including detrimental health-related effects.
If you've been to a shop in Florida, you may have seen oranges and assumed they came from the many local groves. But they most likely flew in from California.
There's no shame in using store bought pasta sauce, especially during a busy week. But to get the most out of your meal, follow Giada De Laurentiis' advice.