Mackenzie Filson

Mackenzie Filson is a food & beverage writer and native Floridian. Her work has appeared in PUNCH, Delish, Kitchn, and EatingWell, amongst others. You can read more of her writing in her newsletter, Book Sommelier, where she pairs books with wine (her one party trick.)
6 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores, According to a Former Employee
Number three is pure nostalgia.
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We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Frozen Chicken Nuggets and They All Said the Same Thing
Turns out, it’s a shape thing.
Mackenzie Filson
Aug 22, 2023
The 8 Best Online Grocery Stores in America Right Now
Shopping
No. 6 is beloved by Kitchn readers.
Meleyna Nomura
Aug 29, 2024
I Tried Groceries from Target’s Good & Gather Line — Here’s What I’ll Definitely Buy Again
Shopping
The pastas are “top-notch.”
Mackenzie Filson
Aug 29, 2024
6 Trader Joe’s “Little Luxuries” (for $5 or Less!) to Pick Up This Summer
Groceries
Including a jarred pasta sauce that could totally pass for homemade.
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Aug 18, 2023
11 Groceries to Stock in Your Pantry for Hurricane Season
Groceries
Including instant coffee, dried fruit, heat-and-eat meals, and more.
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Aug 11, 2023
I Grew Up in Central Florida — Here’s Why I Save These Best Snacks for Hurricane Season
Fritos are non-negotiable.
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Aug 11, 2024
6 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores, According to a Former Employee
Three words: French butter cookies
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Aug 5, 2024
We Tried Every Trader Joe’s Marinated Meat We Could Find — These Are the 8 We’ll Buy Again
Number one is an “all-time favorite.”
Kurt Suchman
Jul 30, 2024
The $13 Bottle I’m Using to Make Spritz Cocktails All Summer Long (No, It’s Not Aperol)
“A little goes a long way.”
Mackenzie Filson
Jul 29, 2024
The 16 Best Frozen Foods to Cook in Your Air Fryer
We’re doubling down on number 12.
Katie Workman
Jul 26, 2024
I Don’t Squeeze or Sniff a Peach to Tell If It’s Juicy — I Follow This Brilliant Farmer Rule Instead
It guarantees a juicy peach EVERY time.
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Jul 24, 2024
5 Dollar General Groceries You Should Always Have in Your Pantry, According to a Chef
All for just $15.
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Jul 23, 2024
The $8 Barbecue “Secret” Sauce I Can’t Stop Putting on Everything (I Wish I Tried It Sooner!)
I’ve yet to run out of uses for it.
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Jul 20, 2024
The $4 “Beloved” Trader Joe’s Grocery I’ll Never Buy Again
It "does not deserve the hype."
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Jul 11, 2024
We Tried 20 Canned Cocktails — These Are the 7 Totally Worth Drinking
Groceries
Including tequila, rum, vodka, whiskey, and more!
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Jul 11, 2024
The Surprising Way to Avoid the “Wedding Tax” and Save Thousands, According to 3 Brides
You’ve probably already done it this week.
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Jul 7, 2024
5 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores, According to a Former Employee
No. 5 feels like a “tropical daydream.”
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Jul 6, 2024
3 Dollar Tree Grocery Finds I’m Stocking in My Pantry This Summer (They’re All $1.25!)
Number three is the flavor of summer.
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Jul 5, 2024
We Tried 13 Bottles of Sangria — And No One Will Know the Winner Isn’t Homemade
“If anyone guesses it came from a bottle, I owe you.”
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Jun 28, 2024
20 Best Frozen Foods You Can Buy at Trader Joe’s, According to a Former Employee
We wait all year for a pint of number 18.
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Jun 23, 2024
I Tried Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Shelves This Month — These Are the 8 I’m Eating All Summer
Make room in your freezer for number three.
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Jun 20, 2024
Why I’ll Never (Ever!) Buy Shredded Cheese Again
It’s “the ‘mystery meat’ of cheeses.”
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Jun 19, 2024
My Wawa Ritual with My Dad Is the Bright Spot in Our Complicated Relationship
Even through our distance, my dad and I are bonded.
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Jun 16, 2024
Why I’ll Never Buy Another Cucumber Without This Farmer’s Golden Rule Again
Works EVERY time.
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Jun 14, 2024
3 Store-Bought Salad Croutons That Are Even Better Than Homemade
Number two has a cartoonishly-loud CRUNCH!
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Jun 9, 2024
6 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores, According to a Former Employee
Hide number one from anyone who comes over.
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Jun 6, 2024
The “Delicious” Ranch Water Hack Is Now My Go-To Summer Cocktail
Plus, 11 more 2-ingredient drinks.
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Jun 2, 2024
The Dos and Don’ts of Trader Joe’s Parking Lot Etiquette, According to a Former Employee
Number two is a MAJOR don’t.
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May 28, 2024
I Tried Dinnerly’s Meal Kit, and Couldn’t Believe It Was Way Cheaper than All the Others
It’s way more affordable than all other meal kits I’ve tried.
Mackenzie Filson
May 25, 2024
Why You Should Always Use the “Tip Top” Rule to Pick Out the Sweetest Strawberries
“The sweetness of a berry is basically guaranteed.”
Mackenzie Filson
May 18, 2024
This One Grocery Swap Saves Me $40 Every Single Week
“Even still, my fridge was overflowing.”
Mackenzie Filson
May 16, 2024
I Tried Every Frozen Chicken Parmesan I Could Find — And I’ll Be Stocking the $4 Winner in My Freezer Forever
It’s half the price of the fancy restaurant brand.
Mackenzie Filson
May 14, 2024
Everything You Need to Know About Grocery Flowers, According to a Former Supermarket Florist
Plus, how to keep them fresh longer.
Heather McClees
May 12, 2024
We Compared Flower Prices at Aldi, Costco, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Sprouts, and Whole Foods — Here’s How They Stack Up
Fancy bouquets that look like $$$$, but cost $$.
Mackenzie Filson
May 9, 2024
6 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores
Number two has NO business being so good.
Mackenzie Filson
May 6, 2024