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The Dollar Tree Has Tons of Grocery Options—Here Are 14 Recent Finds

Grocery prices are still at record highs, which means many of us are seeking more affordable alternatives to pick up essentials for the fridge and pantry. While the Dollar Tree may be best-known for party props, cleaning supplies, and inexpensive houseware, the store also carries a wide variety of the familiar food brands you can find in any Walmart, Kroger, or Publix. In fact, they even boast a range of specialty items to accommodate more specific cooking and baking needs—all priced competitively at the chain’s signature $1.25 per unit.

After a recent perusal of the shelves, we’ve rounded up 14 products we were pleasantly surprised to find. From gnocchi and tamarind soda to egg noodles and guava nectar, Dollar Tree is a one-stop shop for a good portion of your grocery list (the chain doesn’t sell fresh produce and many refrigerated items). Even better, these budget-friendly products are also conveniently available online for same-day delivery.

I Tested 11 Trader’s Joe’s Seasoning Blends to Find My All-Time Favorite

If there is one thing I enjoy even more than dipping sauces, it’s seasoning blends. So, it’s no surprise that a trip down Trader Joe’s herb and spice aisle had me feeling like a kid on Christmas morning (albeit a very strange kid who’d prefer fried chicken over an Xbox). The affordable grocery chain currently offers 11 jarred varieties and I bought each of them to face off in the ultimate seasoning blend taste test.

To keep things fair and consistent across the board, preliminary judging included the blend and the blend only. While there are bland and basic foods like chicken and potatoes that could serve as tasting vessels, I didn’t want anything to impart an additional flavor and give one contender an advantage over the other.

More Than 300,000 Starbucks Bottled Drinks Recalled Nationwide

According to the Food and Drug Association, more than 25,000 cases of bottled vanilla Starbucks Frappuccinos have been recalled due to pieces of glass possibly being inside the bottles.
With twelve bottles in each case, more than 300,000 bottles of the…

According to the Food and Drug Association, more than 25,000 cases of bottled vanilla Starbucks Frappuccinos have been recalled due to pieces of glass possibly being inside the bottles. With twelve bottles in each case, more than 300,000 bottles of the chilled coffee drink will be recalled.

This recall will impact consumers throughout the country as PepsiCo distributes this beverage nationally. Bottles with expiration dates of March 8th, May 29th, June 4th, and June 10th are the only bottles affected.

Are Bread Machines the Secret to Eating Good Bread on a Budget?

As a child, I was always amazed when my grandma would talk about making homemade bread with such ease. Eventually, I learned that a bread machine played a key role in the baking (and mixing, and kneading) of these loaves—a fact that only heightened my amazement. To me, the idea that one could just throw ingredients into a box, press a button or two, and eat still-warm fresh bread a few hours later felt like magic.

In the following years, encounters with bread machines outside of my grandma’s house remained rare. Though I’m sure they’re a staple appliance in many homes, I rarely heard of people using them, buying them, or talking about them, especially since 2020's sourdough boom. I certainly had never used a bread machine, and it wasn’t something I was planning on purchasing anytime soon.

12 Whole Foods Pantry Staples We Always Keep on Hand

Cold weather may have us confined to our homes, but a little sleet, wind, or single digital temperatures isn’t going to rain—err—snow on our parade. In fact, being indoors is an excuse to throw an impromptu dinner party and gather everyone on your floo…

But if you feel the urge to host a late winter or early spring soirée, you don’t want to scramble (unless it’s eggs, which would be delicious for a breakfast theme gathering) at the last minute to find the appropriate ingredients to whip up something special.

These 12 Products From Trader Joe’s Are Perfect for Game Day Snacking

A football viewing party is only as good as the food served with it. Sure, your favorite team may have made it all the way to the Big Game, but if you’ve got a tray of rubbery chicken wings and flavorless hummus, you better hope and pray that the playe…

But guaranteeing a successful sports soirée on Sunday, Feb. 12 isn’t a difficult feat with the help of good ol’ Trader Joe’s. The beloved grocery store chain offers a bevy of chips, dips, desserts, and frozen apps that are a touchdown for the tastebuds.

16 Affordable Aldi Products to Snag This January

A new year means new obsessions with Aldi products that are making their grand debut on shelves this month. The discount grocery chain is no stranger to rolling out trendy foods and drinks that quickly develop cult-like followings, but January 2023 may…

From snacks and frozen entrées to chocolates and side dishes, there is truly something to satisfy any palate. Check out 16 of our favorites below, many of which you can already buy now (and are likely selling out as you read this).