Mara Weinraub

Lifestyle Editor, Groceries

Mara is the Senior Groceries Editor at Kitchn. She nerds out over every inch detail of the grocery store, from building a shopping list to unpacking those (reusable) totes. She lives in New York City where she stocks a minimum of three peanut butter jars in her apartment at all times.
We Tried 20 Bottles of Barbecue Sauce — These Are the Ones Worth Eating
Groceries
Number 1 is “the platonic ideal of BBQ sauce.”
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I’m a Stay-at-Home Mom and My Husband’s a Chiropractor — We Spent $212 on a Week’s Worth of Groceries and Came in $38 Under Budget
Groceries
“I visit multiple stores (ideally on the same day) to get only the best deals.”
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This Wildly Popular Limited-Edition Sam’s Club Dessert Is Back
It’s the fall mash-up we all deserve.
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Aldi Is Testing a New Website — Here’s Everything We Know So Far
Groceries
Including several updates we’ve (all) been waiting for.
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21 Fall Groceries the Trader Joe’s Staff Is Most Excited About
After a three-year hiatus, number seven is finally back!
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Grab a Glass: Aldi’s Newest Wines Are Surprisingly So Good
You’re going to want to stock up.
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Aldi Just Leaked 122 Brand-New Fall Groceries Hitting Stores Now — Add These 10 to Your List
Groceries
Pumpkin, apple, caramel, maple, plus SO. MUCH. CHEESE.
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My Husband and I Are Both Retired Teachers Living in Arizona — We Spent $146 on a Weekly Grocery Haul and Came in $34 Under Budget
Groceries
Meats are frequently added as a “condiment” in vegetable dishes.
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I’m a House Cleaner Living on a Remote Alaskan Island — Here’s What I Make with a $144 Grocery Haul
Groceries
“Grocery prices are among the highest in the country” in her town.
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We Tried 30 Jars of Peanut Butter — These Are the Ones Worth Eating
Groceries
“Everything about the texture, look, and smell hit the spot for me.”
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My Great-Aunt Kitty's Ingenious Trick for Ripening Pineapple
It’s been passed down from generation to generation.
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Aldi Just Leaked Info on 65 New Groceries Hitting Stores Right Now — Here Are the 10 You Need to Know About
Groceries
Stir-fry shortcuts! A gelato flight! And oh wait, is that you, pumpkin spice?
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We Tried 19 Margarita Mixes — These Are the Ones Worth Drinking
“It went down *very* easily.”
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What a Writer and a Stay-at-Home Dad Spend on a Week’s Worth of Groceries
They shop twice and plan three or four meals at a time.
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The Best Topping for Ice Cream Sundaes, According to Pastry Chef Christina Tosi
Groceries
“It delivers big on flavor and comfort.”
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What a Sales Manager and a House Husband Spend on a Week’s Worth of Groceries
Groceries
A trip to Trader Joe’s and a few solid rotating meals are key to keeping costs down.
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Aldi Just Leaked Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Stores Right Now — Here Are the 10 You Need to Know About
Groceries
Breakfast shortcuts! Fruity drinks! Cookout staples!
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How a California Family of 4 with No Kitchen Spends $125 on a Weekly Grocery Haul
Groceries
In the thick of a kitchen renovation, strategic meal planning is key.
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So Eggs Are Affordable Again? Plus 5 More Grocery Staples That Just Got Way Cheaper.
Groceries
They’re the cheapest they’ve been in 13 months.
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Trader Joe’s Just Leaked Info on 19 New Groceries Hitting Stores This Summer
Groceries
Four frozen desserts, two new pastas, fresh and fruity hand cream, and more.
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How a Kansas Family of 8 Spent Only $189 a Week on Groceries
Groceries
They shopped mostly at Aldi and Walmart, plus Hy-Vee and a local produce market.
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8 Snacks (All $5 or Less!) You’ll Want to Buy on Repeat at Five Below
Groceries
Sweet, sour, savory, spicy, and salty staples, with a hefty side of nostalgia.
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10 Snacks You’ll Want to Buy on Repeat at Dollar Tree
Groceries
They're all $1.25.
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The Store-Bought Seasonings Chefs Rely on All Grilling Season
Groceries
Including a Trader Joe’s seasonal icon!
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Aldi Fans Are Divided over This $5 Fridge Find, and I Totally Get Why
Groceries
Opinions ranged from “worst ever!!” to “seriously the best.”
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I Tried the $5 Aldi French Pastry the Internet Is Loving, and I’ve (Already) Eaten It Multiple Times This Week
Groceries
Toast it for that fresh-out-of-the-oven flair.
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The Flavor-Boosting Trio I’m Eating for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Even Dessert
It makes a great gift for friends, family, or yourself.
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Aldi Just Leaked Info on Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Stores Right Now — Here Are the 10 You Need to Know About
Groceries
Lazy lunches! Lemon-y flavors! Bottled beach vibes! And more!
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I Tried the $7 French Butter That’s Going Viral on TikTok — And I Totally Get the Hype
Groceries
“It’s pure decadence — the most amazing piece of buttered bread I’ve ever had.”
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I’m a 36-Year-Old Writer Living in Utah —  Here’s What I Make with a $41 Weekly Haul from Trader Joe’s
Groceries
She shopped at Trader Joe’s and only made one trip to the store all week.
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Trader Joe’s Wildly Anticipated New Snack Is Here After Months of Waiting — And It Does Not Disappoint
Groceries
The $4 snack is well worth the wait.
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The One Thing Trader Joe’s Will Never Offer, According to Employees
Groceries
Budget is a key factor.
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I Tried Milk Bar’s Newest Cookies, and It’s the Bakery’s Best Launch Yet
Groceries
“It was simultaneously unlike anything I’ve ever had, but oddly familiar.”
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I’m a 92-Year-Old Retiree Living in New Mexico — Here’s What I Make with a $64 Weekly Grocery Haul
Groceries
She does grocery pickup at Walmart and only made one trip to the store all week.
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3 Things You Should Know Before Buying Parmigiano-Reggiano
Groceries
Number one should be clear and present!
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Aldi Just Leaked Info on Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Stores This May
Groceries
They’re all $8 or less!
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