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This question comes from Allisonberry in the Savvy Savings Challenge group. My newest dilemma is whether to start shopping at stores like Wal-Mart that are now offering local, organic produce. I've always been a Whole Foods and Trader Joe's junkie, but if they're offering the same products at half the price...should I make the transition over to the dark side? Which is more important: take a Read more
Once shunned, the affordable carnation is making a centerpiece comeback. — Hostess With the Mostess Love cilantro? Check out this new website devoted to the fragrant herb. — Serious Eats Tips for building the ultimate green kitchen. — Chow One writer argues that food cannot travel and cuisine is limited to the place where it's made. — Gourmet Trader Joe's is now selling hard Read more
Is it a commercial? Is it propaganda? Or is it, as I suspect, pure poetry? This Trader Joe's fan wrote a commercial, complete with off-key singing and awesome lyrics. Who among us, for example, hasn't had our heart's cockles warmed by the thought of how reassuring it is that those lime and chili cashews, balls of ice cream covered in flour and tiny free cups of coffee will (probably) be at TJ's Read more
We're not the only ones who love Trader Joe's products! Here, Lauren praises their scrumptious bread. My new favorite product at Trader Joe's is an organic white cheddar roasted garlic bread. It is a small loaf, but it is full garlic cloves that roast as the bread cooked, so it is nice and mild in flavor. The hint of cheddar cheese is barely detectable, but adds a nice crunchy crust on the top. I Read more
FitSugar reader Shockinglydelicious shared this kale and edamame salad recipe, which she posted in our Healthy Recipe group. Kale, edamame, garbanzos, cranberries . . . it's better than the version sold by Trader Joe's, I promise! Lots of healthy fiber and greens. Recipe for my kale and edamame bistro salad here. Share your own recipe in our Healthy Recipe group, and we may feature it on our Read more
Choosing kitty litter is a tough decision! There are so many options out there, and changing litter types can upset your cat and cause naughty "elimination" behaviors. Many users shy away from the traditional clay or silica gel varieties which can contain carcinogens and burden landfills, and choose more eco-tastic styles instead. To see my four earth-friendly alternatives, keep reading. Read more
Confirmed: Trader Joe's is expanding to new states — HuffPost Food Is the babyccino the next big coffee drink? Eater NY One Chipotle run, two meals — Food Republic How to tell if you're a supertaster — Endless Simmer Whole Foods is trying to keep prices down despite rising costs — Gawker Good news! Trans fat intake's gone down — The Daily Meal Read more
It happens to the best of us, those weeknights when everyone's running in different directions, and cooking dinner is simply not an option. While frozen and packaged foods may have a bad rap, our friends at Dinner: A Love Story are providing us with eight nutritious and totally tasty options for a quick and easy meal that the whole family can enjoy together. PJ's Organic Chicken Burritos These Read more
It's hard not to be obsessed with new products from Trader Joe's. Between the Bread's latest sandwich involves one of these additions: grilled eggplant and zucchini. I am powerless to shiny new food products at Trader Joe's. So when I recently spotted a melange of grilled eggplant and zucchini in the frozen food aisle, I bought a bag without any idea how I'd use it. Find out what she made with Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! “Underemployment” is a term that, compared to “unemployment,” more fully captures the lack of job opportunities. The underemployed includes the unemployed as well as those employed part-time but wanting full-time work. According to a recent poll, underemployment is currently at 18.1 percent. That’s down from 18.3 Read more
