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This Spring, Let's Ditch Spring Mix
There's nothing seasonal, or even really desirable, about that packaged "spring" mix salad in the grocery store.
One Grocery List, Five Easy Weeknight Dinners
Put down that take-out menu. These family-friendly recipes are just as fast and much more delicious.
How to Navigate the Pickle Aisle
Everything you need to know when buying pickles.
The 13 Best Grocery Apps
From apps that track coupons to ones that keep you on budget, these digital tools will change your whole grocery-shopping experience.
The Best Grocery Store in America Is Rouses in New Orleans
When I die, bury me inside the grocery store.
The Timesaving Grocery-Shopping Tip That Will Also Save You Money
It's so simple, we can't believe we hadn't thought of it before.
Is IKEA's New $10 Bundt Pan Any Good?
We put it to the test.
Can You Ignore Those Expiration Dates on Your Groceries?
Is that expired carton of milk really going to make you sick? We've got the facts.
The Potato Tool You Didn't Know You Owned
A sprouted potato is still safe to eat—use the top loop on a vegetable peeler to scoop out sprouts.
How to Buy Coffee Like a Pro
Light roast. Single origin. Washed process. What does it all mean? And how can you decide before you've had any coffee?!
Get the Spread on Cream Cheese
It's not actually from Philadelphia, for starters.
Are Frozen Chickpeas Better Than Canned?
Frozen chickpeas are a thing. We find out if they're worth it.
How to Buy Oysters Like a Pro
Grab your honey and a bottle of bubbles, and get slurping.
5 Things You Should Never Buy at the Grocery Store
Because doing-it-yourself is doing yourself good.
The Decision That Makes Weeknight Cooking Immensely Easier
If you experience midday anxieties about what you're going to make for dinner, you're not alone. But as our editor discovered on his journey to cook 90 meals in one month, there's an easy way to never wonder what's for dinner again.
The 90s Trend to Cook With Now
They're the secret to a better, brighter winter pantry.
The Best Winter Citrus Fruits You Aren't Eating
Navel oranges are just the beginning.
The Only Three Sugars You Need
Stock your pantry with these three essential sweeteners and you can get cooking (or baking) in no time.
The Tradition That Makes German Christmas Unforgettable
The German Christkindlmarkt Christmas market is a magical place. And not just because of the food.
I Hate Last-Minute Trips to the Store. How Can I Stop Them?
Buy them now, and you'll avoid the last-minute scramble.
7 Asian Noodles to Know
Pick the perfect noodle.
How to Tell if That Salmon Is Truly Wild
Make sure you're getting the real deal.
What's the Difference Between Fresh and Frozen Turkeys?
Don't panic. Our turkey guide is here to help.
How Can I Snag One of Those Fancy Turkeys?
Now's the time to pre-order your bird from some of the best purveyors in the country.
Are Pre-Washed Salad Greens Clean Enough to Eat?
Read this before you take your lettuce for a second spin.
How to Navigate the Tofu Aisle
Soft. Silky. Firm. Super Firm. Somehow, tofu has become one of the most confounding groceries on the shelf. Luckily there are experts out there to tell us what tofu to buy, and how to keep it fresh at home.
11 Things You Should Never Put in Your Freezer
The freezer is a lifesaver—except when it kills the groceries you put into it.
How to Shop and Store Figs
During the too-short fig season, it's important to know when to let a fig ripen, and when to eat it now.
11 Things That Have Been in Your Fridge Too Long
It may be time for a clean-out.
Skip That Boring Black Orb, Pick Up One of These Pretties Instead
There are oh-so-many shades of purple (and white! and yellow!) to choose from.