Grocery Shopping

Let's take the mystery out of meal prep.

“The Platonic ideal of hummus.”

They shop online — at multiple stores — to compare prices.

Works EVERY time.

My family requests it.

Can you guess what it is?

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Make room in your freezer for #12.

Even chefs agree.

I add it to dips, soups, sauces, and more.

Number 1 is “the platonic ideal of BBQ sauce.”

Learn how to properly open a bag of frozen vegetables so they stay fresh (and don’t make a mess).

Plus, 11 more 2-ingredient drinks.

Every home can use it.

It's worth a visit for the bakery alone!

“It’s bright and fresh.”

Number two is a MAJOR don’t.

“You won’t even need dressing.”

It’s an inferior shape.

It’s way more affordable than all other meal kits I’ve tried.

Summer sides don’t get any easier.

Turns out, it’s got a lot to do with the agave.

Number five is a total throwback.

“This one is fire.”

“Even still, my fridge was overflowing.”

It's perfect for any salad.

I wish I’d tried them sooner.

Plus, how to keep them fresh longer.

It makes the best two-ingredient dinners!

Fancy bouquets that look like $$$$, but cost $$.

“The fluffiest of all.”

I will make an exception for number three every time.

The perks are infinite.

There's less waste and plenty of “just for fun” items.

It “melts like a dream and tastes amazing.”

“The heat level is just right.”

May 8 — mark your calendars.

You'll find an excuse to put this on everything.

Every kitchen can use it.

Plus our favorite spicy and fruity mixes.

A new kitchen is wildly exciting. It’s a blank canvas, a brand-new space to make all your own, a fresh start … that’s in desperate need of groceries. You need so many groceries that the first trip to the store can feel totally overwhelming — especially if you’re stocking your fridge and pantry totally from scratch.

There are plenty of tips we can start employing today (and even a few that Future Us will be happy about).

“Every bite is different”

We looked at milk, pasta, olive oil, steak, and more.

The best-kept secret of the freezer aisle.

It’s one of the most affordable we tried too.

She's been using it for decades.

Gotta keep the coyotes at bay somehow, right?

Plus 15 more of our favorite chips, dips, nuts, and bars.

It saves me so much time and money in the grocery store.

I got this tip from an amazing chef.

We looked at cream cheese, salad dressing, pancake mix, frozen chicken nuggets, and more.

It also taught me a few new techniques.

They cut their spending to pay for an extra dinner out.

Plus two more dip essentials.

Number one is a must.

According to three food experts in Italy.

The winner just narrowly secured top honors.

Number 32 is always in our freezers.

“I may or may not have had several of them in one sitting.”

It tastes nearly identical to the homemade stuff.

I also pack it on overnight trips.

It was a near tie.

Now I buy it every week.

Number four just might be your favorite TJ’s treat of all time.

“Turns out, there’s one hook for all three.”

The winner was abundantly clear.

Number one is “the easiest dinner in my rotation.”

Plus nine other can’t-miss cheeses.

We break down the price, perks, and reasons you might pass.

“I didn’t realize that the fish I cook at home could taste that good.”