Lauren Masur
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One Tiny Tip to Make Wine Shopping Much Less Overwhelming
If you have absolutely no idea which way is up and which way is down in a wine store, try using this easy tip. → Read More
I’ve Tried Countless Non-Dairy Ice Cream Bars — Now This Is the One I’m Buying on Repeat
These non-dairy ice cream bars are luxuriously creamy (not icy or watery), and coated in a thick chocolate shell. → Read More
The $4 Trader Joe’s Dressing That Makes Every Salad Taste Better
It's made with ultra-fresh ingredients such as avocado, green onion, chives, basil, parsley, garlic, onion, and cold-pressed lemon juice, whirred together with apple cider vinegar and olive oil — and tastes like you just made it at home in a blender! → Read More
The Biggest Thing People Get Wrong About Organic Meat and Produce
What you might not know is that there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes in order for an item to earn a USDA Certified Organic seal. → Read More
If You Love Garlic, This Bottled Salad Dressing Is the Only One You’ll Ever Need
It's more than just a salad dressing. You can drizzle this stuff over veggies before roasting, toss it with plain pasta, dunk bread in it, and marinate meat and seafood of all kinds. With that kind of versatility, it's no wonder so many people love it. → Read More
This Unexpected Store Has a Snack Selection That Seriously Rivals Most Supermarkets
CVS is no longer just a place to buy toiletries and fill prescriptions. They actually have a super great grocery selection. Here are our top 10 snack picks from CVS that you might not have expected to find! → Read More
The $8 Upgrade for the Best-Ever Scrambled Eggs
Herbamare is a blend of sea salt, celery, leek, cress, onion, chives, parsley, loveage, garlic, basil, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, and kelp. Put it on scrambled eggs, roasted veggies, popcorn, and more! → Read More
I Shop at Trader Joe’s at Least Once a Week — This Is the Best Thing I’ve Tried All Year
This frozen bag is filled with charred kernels of corn, smoky sauce pellets, a touch of lime juice, cilantro, and a packet of cotija cheese meant for sprinkling over the finished dish. It's a must-buy. → Read More
The 10 Best Groceries to Buy from Trader Joe’s If You Have an Air Fryer
Trader Joe's has countless options of items that you can throw in your air fryer and see what magic awaits. Here are 10 groceries to get you started. → Read More
The 10 Best Summer Wines from Trader Joe’s, According to a TikTok Sommelier
You'll get the most bang for your buck with these bottles! → Read More
The 10 Best Plant-Based Groceries to Buy at Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's has no shortage of plant-based offerings. We scouted them out and narrowed it down to our top 10 to add to your cart the next time you shop. → Read More
The Most Underrated Section at Trader Joe’s You’re Probably Overlooking
Not only are they great with cheese (of which Trader Joe's has an excellent selection), but they also pair supremely well with dips (of which Trader Joe's also has an excellent selection). And they're great on their own too. Here are the 5 best crackers to buy. → Read More
5 Smart Tips for Anyone Buying Rosé This Summer
For those who anticipate shopping for bottles upon bottles of rosé now that summer is nearly here, we gathered all of our wine experts' best tips. Here are 5 things to keep in mind. → Read More
The Makers of Our Favorite Sandwich Bread Just Came Out with a Fun New Loaf
Over the years, we've extolled the virtues of Dave's Killer Bread 21 Whole Grains and Seeds Organic Sliced Bread, and Dave's Killer Bread White Bread Done Right. But there's a new loaf in town. → Read More
I Tried the Super-Trendy Cereal That’s All Over Instagram to Find Out If It’s Worth the Hype (and Price Tag)
Magic Spoon cereal is gluten free, grain free, and keto friendly. But how does it taste? We got our hands on a variety pack to find out. → Read More
The 50 Best Groceries to Buy at Trader Joe’s, According to the Store’s Biggest Fans
We consulted a popular Trader Joe's super fan Facebook group for a list of the top 50 most frequent recommendations. Here is your essential Trader Joe's shopping list, divided by aisle. → Read More
The Aldi Hot Sauce That Shoppers Can’t Stop Talking About
The endless speculation about whether or not Burman's Hot Sauce from Aldi is a dupe for Frank's Red Hot left us with no choice but to try them out side by side. → Read More
I Just Found My New Favorite Frozen Breakfast Sandwich
Mason Dixie just launched these frozen breakfast sandwiches and we held an official taste test. Spoiler: You're going to want to find them at Whole Foods. → Read More
I Can’t Start My Mornings Without This $4 Trader Joe’s Find
If you follow the instructions on the back of the bottle, you'll stretch this jar over 22 uses which means it costs roughly 18 cents per iced cold brew. → Read More
These 5 Little Words Will 100% Help You Save on Groceries This Month
Apparently (with much backing from The Internet), the phrase "we have food at home" is a pretty universal #MomThing. And (even though you don't want to hear it) it will save you money. → Read More