18 Best Aldi Products That Weve Tasted

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  8 minutes  |  1571 words  |  Na Lin

Wondering what to buy at Aldi? We regularly wander the aisles, looking for the best Aldi products to try for our taste tests or sample just for fun. (We live in a tough world, sometimes you have to find joy in the simple things, like a new frozen shrimp.) So, you can trust us when it comes to the best Aldi buys.  Here are the 18 best Aldi products, according to our taste tests. [Read More]

2-Ingredient Easter Mocktails: Easy Mocktails for Easter

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  416 words  |  Lourie Helzer

I’m not a big drinker. I’m not a fan of the taste of alcohol and, more importantly, drinking physically makes me feel like absolute trash. Because of that, I often turn to mocktails. Whether or not you consume alcohol, everyone loves a fun little mixed drink! I put together this list of easy, quick, 2-ingredient mocktails that are perfect for celebrating. And while you can enjoy them for any occasion, they’re specifically great for Easter! [Read More]

A Better Butter? Rhett & Link Blind Taste Test Nut Butters

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  576 words  |  Valentine Belue

We’ve all had peanut butter, maybe even almond butter. We’ve tasted hazelnut butter in one form or another and we may have dabbled in sunflower butter for couple months sometime during the pandemic (college girl’s gonna experiment). But what are the other nut butters like? Are other butters better? Back in June of 2020 Rhett & Link did a blind taste test to determine which of the other butters is a better butter, and, if any of the other butters are better or less bitter than the nut butter in a Nutter Butter (that is to say, peanut). [Read More]

Are Name Brand Sodas Really Better? Rhett & Link Find Out

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  926 words  |  Valentine Belue

On today’s episode of Good Mythical Morning, Rhett & Link dig deep into their flavor memories and try to identify the name brand sodas from a line up of four unlabelled glasses, three of which contain grocery store knockoffs. As true, unbiased YouTube scientists—and using what they learned in a previous episode—they made sure that the sodas all came from the same size and type of container. Though this isn’t the first time they’ve tried to find the name brand drink, this is the first soda exclusive episode. [Read More]

Best Garlic Bread (Gluten Free Garlic Bread, Too!)

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  1012 words  |  Lourie Helzer

The best garlic bread at the grocery store is just as good as—if not better than—freshly made garlic bread. I said what I said! It’s squishy and crusty in all the right places, it’s buttery as hell, and it’s perfect for sopping up red sauce (naturally, we have thoughts on the best marinara, too). When we set out to find the best frozen garlic bread, we picked up everything from loaves to pre-sliced Texas toast to garlic rolls. [Read More]

Here's What Mtn Dew Flavor You Are Based on Your Zodiac Sign

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1166 words  |  Lourie Helzer

Here’s the thing. Not everyone likes Mtn Dew. Heck, not everyone has even tried Mtn Dew. Why? Because Mtn Dew’s whole brand is being E X T R E M E, when in reality it is a caffeinated lemon-lime soda with a fun neon yellow color. All of this is to say, you may not think you like Mtn Dew, but I’m here to tell you that there is a Mtn Dew flavor out there that perfectly matches your personality with absolute accuracy. [Read More]

New Ghost Flavors: Ghost Hydration Flavors, Reviewed!

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  747 words  |  Lourie Helzer

Ghost is more than just a line of energy drinks, it’s a burgeoning collection of workout essentials—at least, that seems to be the brand’s hope. They already make a slew of supplements and they just released a protein-packed Ghost cereal, and now they’re fully dropping the “energy” portion of their profile with the release of Ghost Hydration, aka Ghost Zero Caffeine.  Made with 996 mg of electrolytes, 100% of your daily vitamin B6, B12, and C needs, and just 10 calories, these new Ghost flavors are all about replenishment and hydration after a hard workout. [Read More]

What Are Pimentos and What Are They Doing in Your Olives?

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  418 words  |  Lourie Helzer

While many children don’t want olives anywhere near their food, I had the exact opposite reaction. I loved them. I couldn’t get enough of them—green olives, specifically, the kind that come in a glass jar in the grocery store. Black olives, even on pizzas, I still found disgusting.  So, ever since a young age, I’ve been well acquainted with the little red things in the center of some olives, known as pimentos. [Read More]

What Happened to SnackWells and Those Devil's Food Cookies?

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  687 words  |  Ellyn Dora

Most of my formative years were spent in the 1990s during the height of the health food craze. And, as someone who, for most of their life, has a body type scientifically known as “chonky,” I felt the effects of diet food marketing. I found myself eating chips that cause anal leakage and attempting to convince my mom to get me Slimfast shakes. I was 10 years old. One of the biggest marketing ploys of this era was low-fat or nonfat food, particularly desserts. [Read More]

What Is Tamarind and How Do You Eat It?

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  534 words  |  Tamela Phillippe

Tamarind is one of those things that you have probably heard of, but might not quite know what it is. I certainly couldn’t have picked it out of a lineup of fruits and veggies before writing this article. But it turns out it’s a versatile and unique ingredient that has many uses. So, let’s delve into the tamarind and all that it has to offer.  What is tamarind?Tamarind is a pod-like fruit that comes from the tamarind tree, which is a tropical plant. [Read More]