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  • Placing items on conveyor belt

    The Grocery Store Conveyor Etiquette You Need To Abide By

    It's common to perform this habit when loading groceries onto the checkout conveyor belt, but it could be causing trouble for your fellow shoppers.

    By Hannah Beach January 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Mac and cheese end cap display

    How To Spot Grocery Store 'End Caps' And Find The Better Deal

    Shoppers often automatically assume that products placed on end caps are on sale or are otherwise great deals. However, this isn't always the case.

    By Hannah Beach January 17th, 2024 Read More
  • seared scallops plated over creamy sauce

    Wet And Dry-Packed Scallops Are Not As Similar As You'd Think

    Wet-packed scallops get their name from the saline solution they're infused with during manufacturing; unfortunately, that briny liquid imparts a soapy flavor.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen January 16th, 2024 Read More
  • Customer using a shopping basket

    How Swapping Grocery Store Carts For Baskets Saves You Money

    Grocery shoppers looking to save more money and cut down on unnecessary purchases should learn about the benefits of choosing a basket over a cart.

    By Hannah Beach January 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Stack of sweet potatoes at grocery store

    How To Pick The Best Bag Of Sweet Potatoes At The Store

    Sweet potatoes are so versatile, they can be enjoyed on their own, used for desserts, and a number of other dishes. Here's how to pick the best bag at the store

    By Annie Epstein January 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Selection of tropical fruits on white background

    The Best Time Of Year To Buy And Eat Tropical Fruits

    If you're bored of apples and oranges, there are a range of incredible tropical fruits to enjoy. But, it's good to know the best time of year to buy them.

    By Erica Martinez January 14th, 2024 Read More
  • Grocery shopper eating strawberry

    The Snacking-While-Shopping Etiquette You Need To Abide By

    Snacking on certain food items while grocery shopping is a big no-no, for both health and safety reasons, as well as for the store's bottom line.

    By Hannah Beach January 14th, 2024 Read More
  • Package of raspberries

    Why Do Raspberries Come In Smaller Packages?

    Learn why you can't normally buy raspberries in boxes that hold more than a few ounces, plus tips for buying and storing the berries properly.

    By Hannah Beach January 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Judy Joo on red carpet

    Why Judy Joo Never Buys Frozen Lobster

    When it comes to lobster, in most places you have an option to buy fresh or frozen. But there are many pro chefs like Judy Joo who say never to buy it frozen.

    By Carly Weaver January 13th, 2024 Read More
  • person shopping in supermarket aisle

    The Important Number You're Ignoring On Grocery Store Price Tags

    There are plenty of ways to save money at the grocery store, but missing out on this small part of each price tag may be costing you more than you know.

    By Chris Sands January 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Shopper holding an apple

    Ina Garten's Etiquette Rule For Grocery Store Fruit Stands

    When shopping for produce, Ina Garten strongly recommends against a certain common habit, and there are plenty of alternatives to try instead.

    By Hannah Beach January 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Cooked shell-on shrimp with dip

    Why It's Never Worth It To Buy Pre-Cleaned Shrimp

    Preparing fresh shrimp for a meal can be a labor of love, not to mention time-consuming. But even so here's why it's never worth it to buy pre-cleaned shrimp.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen January 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Shopper using self-checkout

    Why Grocery Store Express Lanes Aren't Always Faster

    This is why the self-checkout express lane at your grocery store can end up taking so long, plus tips for how to actually pick the fastest checkout lane.

    By Hannah Beach January 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Jet Tila attends the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival on October 14, 2023 in New York City.

    Why Chef Jet Tila Never Buys Frozen Spinach

    If you're a fan of Chef Jet Tila, you might want to take a tip from his techniques and never buy frozen spinach. Here's why he always opts for the fresh stuff.

    By Annie Epstein January 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Campbell's tomato soup cans stacked

    Ranking 13 Tomato Soup Brands

    With so many different brands of tomato soup on the market, you may be wondering which is the best. Here's our ranking of 13 popular tomato soup brands.

    By Suzannah Kolbeck December 31st, 2023 Read More
  • Bowl of kiwis on wooden board

    Why Hairy Fruits Are Juicier

    You may sometimes notice small hairs on your fruit, from raspberries to tomatoes. What are they and why are they important to keeping fruit juicy?

    By Catherine Rickman December 31st, 2023 Read More
  • whole star fruit in bag and sliced star fruit on cutting board

    How To Pick The Best Star Fruit At The Grocery Store

    If you're looking to try star fruit for the first time, follow these tips for picking a ripe fruit with the best flavor, plus ideas on how to use it.

    By Jennifer Waldera December 30th, 2023 Read More
  • waiter sabering magnum Champagne bottle

    Why It Always Pays To Buy Magnum Champagne

    Magnum Champagne bottles have a reputation as fancy and pricey, but here's why it actually pays to buy magnum-sized bottles instead of regular champagne.

    By Chris Sands December 26th, 2023 Read More
  • Ina Garten at 2018 Mary Poppins 2 premiere in LA

    What Ina Garten Asks Her Butcher While Ordering Lamb Chops

    For an elegant presentation, Ina Garten asks her grocery shop butcher to do this one thing to her order of lamb chops or to her rack of lamb.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt December 26th, 2023 Read More
  • Grapefruits on wooden plate

    How To Choose The Tastiest Grapefruit At The Store

    These are the signs to look for in order to find a perfectly ripe grapefruit at the store, plus how to use this sweet-tart fruit in your recipes.

    By Erica Martinez December 25th, 2023 Read More
  • Person carries reusable delivery bag

    The Reusable Grocery Bags Your Favorite Delivery Services Use

    If you worry about food spoilage or broken bags while grocery shopping, take a tip from the experts and invest in the reusable bags used by delivery services.

    By Annie Epstein December 24th, 2023 Read More
  • spaghetti bolognese in takeout container

    Why You Should Never Buy Reheatable Pasta At The Grocery Store

    It may be tempting to buy pre-made dishes at the grocery store to cook up dinner in a flash, but know that you should never choose reheatable pasta.

    By Jennifer Mathews December 24th, 2023 Read More
  • sliced roasted ham on a plate

    The Ham Labels You Need To Avoid At The Grocery Store

    Whether you're planning a nice holiday meal or simply a big weekend brunch, it pays to always avoid ham that has too much water when shopping at the store.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen December 20th, 2023 Read More
  • variety of peanut butter brands

    12 Jarred Peanut Butter Brands, Ranked

    Creamy, nutty peanut better -- great by the spoonful or spread on top of almost whatever. With so many choices, it may be hard to decide. Here's our ranking.

    By Lauren Bair December 16th, 2023 Read More
  • carton of mixed color eggs

    14 Confusing Egg Carton Labels, Explained

    We get it. Egg carton labels can be totally confusing. But we're ironing out some of the confusion right now by giving you insight into label meanings.

    By James Hastings December 15th, 2023 Read More
  • Brands of canned tuna on store shelves

    The Risk You Can Easily Avoid By Reading Canned Tuna Labels

    If you eat canned tuna on a regular basis, you'll want to look closely at the labels on the cans you buy, or you could put yourself at a major health risk.

    By Avery Tomaso December 6th, 2023 Read More
  • woman sampling grapes

    Why It's Socially Acceptable To Sample Grapes At The Store

    You've likely seen it happen even if you haven't done it yourself -- having a cheeky sample of a grape at the store. So how did this practice become common?

    By Chris Sands November 25th, 2023 Read More
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