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  • pile of freshly caught herring

    8 Fish You Can Eat Regularly And 8 You Should Avoid

    Health, cost, and sustainability play a big part in what seafood we choose to consume. Here are eight fish you can eat regulary -- and eight you should avoid.

    By Mary O'Brien March 9th, 2024 Read More
  • assortment of cheeses

    The Red Flags To Avoid While Buying Cheese At The Grocery Store

    Food Republic asked cheesemonger Kathleen Serino to explain what red flags shoppers should look out for in the cheese section of the grocery store.

    By Annie Epstein March 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Pouring tequila shots with lime

    6 Inexpensive Tequilas To Buy And 6 To Avoid, According To Bartender

    There are some high-quality, inexpensive tequilas out there, but it's easy to mix them up with low-quality bottles that will give you a mean hangover.

    By Emily M Alexander March 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Steamed soup dumpling in spoon

    Trader Joe's Soup Dumpling Recall: The Contamination Risk You Should Know

    Trader Joe's has just launched another recall of a product, specifically its chicken soup dumpling. This time, it isn't contaminated by rocks.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed March 5th, 2024 Read More
  • People with filled shopping carts in aisle at Costco

    What It Means When You Hear The Bell Chime In A Costco

    Shopping at Costco is an experienced like no other, often one that is more than it appears. Have you ever heard a chime when shopping? Here's what it means.

    By Sharon Rose March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • person looking at prepackaged food at grocery store

    How To Read The Shelf Layout In Grocery Stores

    Master the grocery store mind game! Learn how supermarkets manipulate shelf layout, product placement, and more to entice you into spending extra.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen March 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Chicken with egg basket

    Cage-Free Eggs Vs Conventional Eggs: Everything You Need To Know

    You may have seen cage-free eggs marked at a higher price point than conventional eggs at the grocery store. But what's the truth behind the difference in cost?

    By Suzannah Kolbeck March 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Aldi cart of groceries

    It Literally Pays To Use Aldi's Return Policy For Groceries

    If you bought something at Aldi that you didn't like or never actually used, you can return it to the store and get your full purchase price refunded.

    By Hannah Beach March 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Checkout area of Costco

    The 3 US States That Still Don't Have A Costco

    As of 2023, there were almost 600 Costco locations in the United States - but Rhode Island, West Virginia, and Wyoming still don't have one.

    By Chris Sands March 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Bread display at Aldi

    Why Bread Is So Cheap At Aldi

    Anyone who has shopped at Aldi knows that its prices typically can't be beat, and that includes bread. But how does the company get it so darn cheap?

    By Megan Simpson Teeter February 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Meat on shelves at Target

    How To Find The Best Meat Markdowns At Target

    Targets are a great way to get all your shopping done in one go, from groceries to house goods, but how can you find the best meat markdowns to save money?

    By Jennifer Waldera February 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Person shopping at Aldi

    Why It's Easier To Scan Products At Aldi Over Other Grocery Stores

    Aldi cashiers can make your head spin by scanning items at an unbelievable speed, and the company uses a clever trick to make checkout so quick and easy.

    By Hannah Beach February 28th, 2024 Read More
  • Loaf of bread with slice slathered with butter

    Your Store-Bought Sourdough Bread Might Be Sourfaux

    You might think it's easy to identify sourdough bread by its taste, texture, or label, but one UK operation warns that shoppers might be buying clever fakes.

    By Erica Martinez February 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Martha Stewart smiling

    Martha Stewart's Must-Know Tip For Picking Clams

    Martha Stewart recommends purchasing live clams whose shells are tightly shut, as when steamed, they will gradually open, revealing their delicious meat.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen February 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Person walking into Trader Joe's

    These Are The Only States That Don't Have A Trader Joe's

    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.

    By Audrey Enjoli February 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • rows of bagged salad available for sale at a grocery store

    The Bottom-Of-The-Bag Tip To Avoid Buying Slimy Greens

    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.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen February 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Woman shopping in grocery store

    Splurge-Worthy Grocery Store Items You Should Try At Least Once

    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.

    By Lauren Bair February 19th, 2024 Read More
  • Man comparing oils at the grocery store

    How The 6-To-1 Method Makes Going To The Grocery Store Less Painful

    If you're like us, you've sometimes struggled with efficiency when hitting the grocery store. To streamline the process, try this six-to-one method.

    By Avery Tomaso February 19th, 2024 Read More
  • couple eating watermelon on beach

    Does Eating Watermelon Really Count As Drinking Water?

    We all know that hydration is one of the many keys to staying alive, but does eating watermelon (which is 92% water) actually count as drinking water?

    By Chris Sands February 19th, 2024 Read More
  • Aldi shopping cart

    The Reason You Won't Hear Music While Shopping At Aldi

    There are plenty of ways that Aldi saves its consumers some cash, and by not playing music, they're likely doing so again in two different ways.

    By Audrey Enjoli February 19th, 2024 Read More
  • Open can of tomatoes

    What To Check On The Label Before Buying Canned Tomatoes

    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.

    By Hannah Beach February 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Bobby Flay smiling at a superbowl event

    The Uncommon Canned Peppers Bobby Flay Always Has On Hand

    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.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen February 14th, 2024 Read More
  • Ribbed can

    Why Canned Goods Are Ribbed

    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.

    By Annie Epstein February 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Store packaged sushi

    The Red Flag To Watch Out For When Buying Grocery Store Sushi

    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.

    By Hannah Beach February 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Kona coffee and cofee beans

    What Makes Kona Coffee So Expensive?

    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?

    By Chris Sands February 12th, 2024 Read More
  • quartered fig on top of whole figs

    Don't Believe The Myth That Figs Are Fruit

    While figs may be considered fruits in the culinary world, botanically, they're actually flowers. And not just any type of flower but syconium.

    By Food Republic Staff February 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Aldi carts locked together

    Why Aldi Requires A Quarter To Unlock Carts

    Some customers be frustrated by having to carry a quarter to access Aldi's shopping carts, but the reason for this policy is actually quite clever.

    By Hannah Beach February 12th, 2024 Read More
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