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Trump is starting a french fry war

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Ivan Leong, owner of Cantonese roast pork stall Char Siu Lang, preparing for dinner service.

He won a $1 million lottery, then quit his insurance job to open a Cantonese barbequed pork stall. Trading an office for a kitchen was harder than he thought.

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I tried 35 of Trader Joe's seasonal spring products, and there are only a few I wouldn't buy again

From seasonal Joe-Joe's to lemon bars, here are the seasonal items worth getting from Trader Joe's this spring, as well as the items you can skip.

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TGI Fridays' CEO shares 4 ways he's prepping the company for a comeback after its bankruptcy filing

TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette shared the four things he's focusing on after the chain's bankruptcy filing.

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I visited Cook Out for the first time. I'm still dreaming about the food and low prices.

I experienced the savory delights of Cook Out, a beloved North Carolina institution thats known for its diverse menu and budget-friendly pricing.

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Three chicken tenders on a light green plate.

I tried chicken tenders from Chick-fil-A, Zaxby's, and PDQ. The best were crispy and had the perfect amount of seasoning.

I ordered chicken fingers at fast-food chains Chick-fil-A, Zaxby's, and PDQ. They were all good, but my favorite ones were crispy and well-seasoned.

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Six hands toasting with multicolored fancy cocktails.

Bartenders share 7 ways you're wasting money on drinks at bars and restaurants

From overpaying for premium spirits to ordering from the top of the menu, bartenders share ways people waste money on drinks at bars and restaurants.

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Taco Bell's chicken nuggets return next week, with plans to make crispy chicken permanent by 2026

Taco Bell is bringing its chicken nuggets back starting next week. The chain plans to make crispy chicken a permanent category by 2026.

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cart full of med-diet groceries at trader joes

I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet. Here are 12 things I buy at Trader Joe's when I don't feel like cooking.

I'm a registered dietitian who follows the Mediterranean diet but dislikes cooking. Luckily, I've found Trader Joe's staples to make easy meals.

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A composite image with cutouts of hosts Harry and Joe in the lower right corner reacting to a spicy bowl of ramen on the left with the words "Brit vs American" above them in the top right corner.

The best ramen in Los Angeles, according to a British tourist and an American

"Food Wars" hosts Harry Kersh and Joe Avella travel across Los Angeles to find the best ramen in the city.

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Guy Fieri's kids have to get 2 college degrees for an inheritance. His youngest son is trying to make a different deal.

Guy Fieri may have a $100 million contract with Food Network, but that hasn't changed his rule regarding his children's inheritance.

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Stacks of Trader Joe's strawberry-vanilla Greek yogurt, with a price tag that reads $0.99.

I'm a former line cook who loves to shop at Trader Joe's. Here are 7 items I always buy for my partner and me.

As a former line cook, I think the pancake bread, Greek yogurt, and cauliflower gnocchi are some of the best things I buy at Trader Joe's for 2.

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Thousands of yuzu being dropped into a sorting machine.

The demand for this expensive Japanese fruit is skyrocketing. Here's what makes it so special.

Yuzu fruit is a staple in Japan but a luxury in the United States. We visited farms in both countries to see how they compare.

A woman pushes a shopping cart and pulls items off a shelf in a grocery store.

4 mistakes you should never make at the grocery store, according to an etiquette expert

Parking your shopping cart in the middle of the aisle is one of the many things you shouldn't do at grocery store, according to an etiquette coach.

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Coffee creamers lined up on table from brands like Chobani, Starbucks, International Delight, Cofeemate

I tried 6 different coffee creamers to find the best one, and there was a clear winner

I tried hazelnut coffee creamers from International Delight, Starbucks, Chobani, Barrissimo, Wide Awake Coffee Co., and Coffee Mate to find the best one.

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Beth Pratt, a baker from Denver, sources her cookie bags from China.

I'm a cookie baker from Denver already dealing with soaring egg and chocolate prices. Trump's tariffs are going to hit my small business hard.

Beth Pratt started a small cookie business in Denver in December. Since then, she's been hit with challenges, from skyrocketing egg prices to tariffs.

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11 Easter dinner side dishes you can make in a slow cooker

You can use a slow cooker for side dishes like glazed carrots, creamy scalloped potatoes, and different types of casseroles.

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Swaggerty's sausage, egg, and cheese muffin box

I tried frozen breakfast sandwiches from 4 different brands, and the best kept me full until lunch

I ate frozen breakfast sandwiches with sausage from Aldi's Breakfast Best, Jimmy Dean, Odom's Tennessee Pride, and Swaggerty's Farm to find the best.

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US President Donald Trump stops for a pizza at Arcaro and Genell in Old Forge, Pennsylvania, on August 20, 2020.

Trump Tower opens a pizza parlor, 'where New York tradition meets Italian craftsmanship'

Donald Trump quietly opened a pizza parlor at Trump Tower in New York City. The food has been a focal point of his career and political campaigns.

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Desserts from Costco in packaging on a table

I tried 13 desserts from Costco, and there are 9 I'd buy again

Costco's bakery section has cookies, cheesecakes, cakes, and more. Here are the best desserts to get and what to skip, from someone eating them all.

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The author in New York City's Chinatown neighborhood, smiling and holding $25 cash.

As a New Yorker, there's one neighborhood I always head to for cheap meals. Here's everything I ate for $25.

As a New York City local, one of my favorite neighborhoods to visit has delicious and inexpensive bites to eat for less than $25.

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Jamie Allison Sanders cocktail, bar cecil burger with fries ketchup and pickle

I've been to Palm Springs over 20 times. There are 8 restaurants I always recommend to first-time and frequent visitors.

My recommendations for the best places to eat on a Palm Springs trip range from casual eats and cocktails at Tommy Bahama Marlin to brunch at Norma's.

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Three of the best microwaves lined up on a countertop.

The 4 best microwaves of 2025, according to our testing

To test the best microwaves, we made frozen mac and cheese, defrosted chicken breast, and used marshmallows to chart hot spots. These are our top picks.

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A plate of steak and fries at Medium Rare.

I ate at Medium Rare, the steakhouse chain with only one choice on its dinner menu. My $35 meal was a pleasant surprise.

I dined at Medium Rare in New York City. The TikTok-famous steakhouse chain, known for its $35 prix fixe dinner menu, surpassed my expectations.

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Here's why Coca-Cola bottles have yellow caps right now

The yellow caps indicate that the soda is kosher, or fit, to drink on the Jewish holiday of Passover. It's made with sucrose instead of corn syrup.

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Four cans of Albacore white tuna from Trader Joe's, Target, StarKist, and Bumble Bee in two stacks

I tried canned tuna from StarKist, Bumble Bee, Trader Joe's, and Good & Gather. One brand blew the others away.

After trying options from StarKist, Bumble Bee, Trader Joe's, and Good & Gather, I found the best canned tuna to buy at the grocery store.

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I tried all 6 of the Crumbl Kardashian-Jenner cookies and ranked them from worst to best

The Crumbl cookie collaboration with the Kardashian-Jenner family features six distinct cookies. See which cookie is the best.

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Author Jenna Jonaitis smiling in front of Aldi

I'm a mom of 4 who relies on Aldi for affordable groceries. I buy these 14 staples every week.

I'm a mom of four, and some of the best things I get at Aldi to save money on my weekly grocery trips are bags of frozen salmon and gallons of milk.

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I ordered from Martie, a discount specialty food site that has tons of cheap and fun snacks

I first heard Martie described as shopping the snack aisle at Marshalls, but online. Turns out it's even better.

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I tried Chili's '3 for Me' meal deals, and found the $11 combos had the best value and flavors

I went to Chili's to try its "3 for Me" meal deals with a starter, entrée, and drink for $11, $15, or $17. The cheapest ones had the best value.

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A glass of white wine in the foreground with a lit Christmas tree blurred in the background.

Trump's tariffs may mean a renaissance for California wines

Donald Trump's aggressive tariff strategy has caused the market to recoil. But one narrow market segment may have an opening: regional winemakers.

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The reporter standing outside of a Hooters restaurant in Virginia.

I visited Hooters and saw why the chain is facing bankruptcy

Hooters of America is navigating Chapter 11 bankruptcy. I went to one of Hooters' restaurants to see why the chain is facing financial troubles.

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Half of each of the author's grilled cheese sandwiches from Five Guys, Shake Shack, and Sonic arranged on a plate.

I tried grilled cheese sandwiches from Sonic, Shake Shack, and Five Guys. My favorite was also the least expensive.

I ordered grilled cheese sandwiches at Sonic, Five Guys, and Shake Shack to see which fast-food chain has the best offering.

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Melissa Cookston's Memphis BBQ Double-Smoked Spiral Cut Ham sliced and staged on a plate.

The 6 best hams you can still order in time for Easter

From spiral-cut to honey-glazed, the best hams are show-stopping centerpieces for your holiday table. Here are our top picks you can order online.

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I'm a mom of 12. These 10 things help me stick to and stretch my grocery budget.

I've discovered tips for saving money on food and buying groceries cheaply for my big family, like making meal plans and going to several stores.

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Traeger Woodridge Elite Pellet Smoker with the cover and doors open.

We made four racks of ribs on the Traeger Woodridge Elite Pellet Grill — it cooked as well as smokers twice the price

The Woodridge Elite is a consistent smoker that features a side burner and WiFi connectivity. We think it might be best value grill from Traeger.

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McDonald's restaurant is seen from outside where people eat outdoors at picnic tables in August 1985

Photos show what it was like to eat at McDonald's in the 1980s

McDonald's customers in the 1980s could try chicken nuggets for the very first time, or even catch President Ronald Reagan eating a Big Mac.

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I visited MrBeast's dine-in burger restaurant. I learned not to believe everything I read in Yelp reviews.

I ate at MrBeast Burger's dine-in restaurant in New Jersey. I was really impressed by both burgers I tried, and thought the fries were great.

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I tried 7 different mayonnaises to find the best one, and I'm shocked the cheapest beat my usual favorite

I compared different mayonnaises — Miracle Whip and mayo from Kraft, Kewpie, Duke's, Hellmann's — on their own and in chicken salad to find the best.

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kayleigh posing with piglet at crystal palace

I used to work at Disney World. Here are the only 12 restaurants worth your time.

After years of working at and visiting the Orlando parks, here's a list of my favorite places to eat at Disney World, from Crystal Palace to Ohana.

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sahale snacks pomegranate vanilla cashews

I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet. When I travel, I buy these 7 snacks at airports.

As a dietitian who follows the Mediterranean diet, I like snacks full of protein and fiber, even when I'm travel. Here's what I get at airports.

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baked potato on plate with sour cream and chives on top of it

I made a baked potato in my air fryer —now, I'm never using an oven again

Baked potatoes can be made in the oven or microwave, but the air fryer is the best. Here's why I love air-fryer baked potatoes and how I make them.

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I ordered salads from Wendy's, Culver's, Chick-fil-A, and Zaxby's. My old go-to chain didn't come close to first place.

I ordered basic salads from Wendy's, Culver's, Chick-fil-A, and Zaxby's to see which fast-food chain had the best offering. There was a clear winner.

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I ate all 31 Blizzards at Dairy Queen and ranked the flavors from worst to best

I tasted all of the Blizzard flavors at Dairy Queen, from Oreo to cheesecake and other seasonal flavors. Here are the best and worst ones to order.

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Cutting board with vegetables on it in a kitchen

I spent a month only eating home-cooked food. I felt better physically, financially, and mentally with little sacrifice.

I tried to cook all of my meals at home for a month. I saved money, felt better, lost weight, and learned great tips and easy dinner recipes.

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Want to work at this 3-star Michelin restaurant? First, you'll have to make a perfect omelet.

Chef Patrick O'Connell runs the Inn at Little Washington, a Michelin restaurant in Virginia. Part of his kitchen audition is making a perfect omelet.

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trader joe's sublime ice cream sandwiches

My husband works at Trader Joe's, and we both swear by these 12 purchases

I'm married to someone who works at Trader Joe's. The best things we buy at Trader Joe's for two people include frozen meals, wine, and ice cream.

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Split Image: Southern Grove springtime trail mix and Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen pulled pork mac and cheese flatbread.

15 of the best specialty items to get at Aldi this month for $7 or less

This April, Aldi is stocking its shelves with easy meals, Easter-themed desserts, and other seasonal snacks, all for $7 or less.

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Mike Kurtz riding a Mike's Hot Honey bike; bottles of Mike's Hot Honey

Mike's Hot Honey took over 20 years to become a $60 million business. Its founder shared 3 tips for sticking to your dreams.

Mike Kurtz, founder of Mike's Hot Honey, came up with the idea in 2004. It was his side hustle for years. Now it's a $60 million product.

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I tried chicken tenders from 10 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best

We compared chicken tenders from Popeyes, Chick-fil-A, Whataburger, Raising Cane's, KFC, Bojangles, Zaxby's, Wingstop, Sonic, and Cook Out.

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