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Just about everyone is strapped for money, time or both. These food tips will help you learn how to save money at the grocery store, keep food fresh for longer and give you a better understanding of all your ingredients.

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5 Tricks for Making Perfect Coffee You’ll Wish You Knew All Along

If savoring a morning cuppa is maybe your favorite part of the day, you need these coffee-making secrets now.



8 Old Wives’ Tales About Food That We’re Glad Are True(ish)

We go beyond the bizarre to present food myths that actually have merit.


13 Secret Ingredients for Irresistible Cookies

These unexpected foods make these treats even more delicious.


13 Secrets Food Truck Employees Aren’t Telling You

Food trucks have come a long way since they started out, with many now hawking gourmet cuisine from their mobile...


12 Baking Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

Even seasoned bakers may be surprised by these smart baking tips to properly read a recipe, frost a cake, work...


13 Foods Everyone Either Loves or Hates

The endless debate: Does cilantro taste like soap?


Does a Breadbox Really Keep Bread Fresher?

We tested the top-rated breadbox on Amazon to see if it kept bread fresher than storing it in a plastic...

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20 Grocery Store Items with the Highest Markups

You can save a bundle by learning how to get the best deals on these surprisingly expensive items


The Scientific Reason Why You Hate (or Love) Cilantro

Have you ever wondered why cilantro tastes like soap? The answer may be in your DNA.


This City Has the Best Pizza in America—It’s Not New York

Pizza from New York and Chicago may get a lot of buzz, but pizza lovers are probably missing out on...


11 Things You Should Always Wash Before Cooking

To wash, or not to wash: That is a question that has puzzled many home cooks. Here, food safety experts...


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12 Fast Food “Facts” That Are Actually False

For some reason, we love to tell whoppers about the horrors behind the counter at fast food restaurants. Don't fall...


9 Reasons People Love Shopping at Hy-Vee

Ever wondered why shoppers love this Midwest supermarket? We got the goods.


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9 Things You Should Always Buy at Wegmans

This popular supermarket sells more than your typical groceries.


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9 Gross Things Restaurants Do to Save Money

You might think twice about going out to eat after reading this.


25 Nutritionist-Approved Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism

Want to boost your body's calorie burn even at rest? These tips come straight from the experts.

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The 5 Fastest-Growing Restaurant Chains in America

Nation's Restaurant News recently released its list of the fastest-growing chains in the country, based on American...


14 Ways You’re Using Your Coffee Machine Wrong

On mornings when you can barely pop open your eyes, you can know that your morning joe will be waiting...


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The 15 Least Loved Fast Food Restaurants in America

A recent survey evaluated the value of convenience and loyalty at American fast food restaurants. Where did your favorite fast...


13 Surprising Things Dunkin’ Donuts Employees Want You to Know

For best results, read with a fresh Boston Kreme Donut and coffee!


You Never Realized the Difference Between These Two Fruits

Newsflash: Blackberries and black raspberries aren't one in the same. Here's how to spot the differences—and why you want lots...


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The Surprising Birthplace of 20 Favorite Foods and Drinks

Like superheroes, many beloved dishes, desserts, and drinks have interesting, stupefying, and sometimes even controversial origin stories.

13 Things Whole Foods Employees Want You to Know

Learn how to spot organic fruit, save big on nuts and seeds, and more insider Whole Foods secrets that every...


11 Crazy New Pizza Toppings You Won’t Be Able to Resist

Sure, you've been eating your pizza with extra cheese, pepperoni, and mushrooms for years, but that's child's play compared to...


The Best Craft Beer in Every State

When it comes to craft beers, every state has a unique brew to try. Did your favorite make the list?


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Chick-fil-A Has a Secret Menu and We’re Obsessed

It might be even better than the regular menu!


The One Thing You Should Stop Doing to Your Kiwis

Put that peeler down when you pick up a kiwi!


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50 Insider Secrets to Help You Save at All Your Favorite Stores

A $5 or $10 savings here and there can add up. Here's how to get them everywhere from Costco and...