The flaky, buttery cookies (held together by a thin layer of the creamiest, richest chocolate) that are Milanos are a favorite among Americans. But how the beloved dessert came to be is a bit of a surprise — because it wasn't even planned.
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You may want to reconsider hummus as a go-to dessert because Aldi is currently selling two seasonal dessert hummuses for this holiday season. Aldi's dessert hummus comes in Sugar Cookie and Chocolate Mint and is sure to delight sweet tooths.
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You can now combine your love of Christmas and your love of butter in a single purchase: with a Christmas tree-shaped butter sculpture courtesy of the brand Keller's Creamery. This Christmas tree-shaped butter is turning heads, and also comes in other holiday-related shapes like a turkey.
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Many of us are downsizing Thanksgiving this year and cutting the costs of the meal, including what we spend on the turkey. This year, Costco shoppers are avoiding the organic turkey on sale. This is the real reason Costco fans might be avoiding the organic turkey.
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The camping and sweets enthusiasts inside all of us can join forces this holiday season and celebrate Hershey's release of their official s'mores kit. It's perfect for anyone looking for an intimate dessert experience or who just wants to recapture the memories of sitting around a campfire.
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Shopping at Aldi certainly has its perks, perhaps chief among them incredibly low prices. However, just because something is cheap doesn't necessarily mean that it's worth buying. Shoppers and bloggers alike say Aldi's sandwich bags aren't worth the savings.
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Honolulu Cookie Company, the Hawaiian brand with the pineapple-shaped cookies, has a treat for Costco shoppers. The Instagram account @costco_doesitagain informed its followers a few days ago that Costco has Honolulu Cookie's chocolate chip macadamia shortbread cookies in stock. But there's a catch.
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Wine pairs perfectly with many occasions. And luckily, many stores are now making it easier than ever to snag our favorite type without having to make multiple stops at different stores. However, with more choice comes more confusion over who has the best wine selection.
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If you're looking for the hottest single brand-name product from 2015, we would nominate this particular pie from Walmart. Read more about this popular Southern dessert that sold out a couple weeks before Thanksgiving and is still popular today.
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Who doesn't love a shortcut, especially when it comes to holiday entertaining? Sometimes, when you're staring down a day of prepping for a big meal or you just need some snacks to go alongside cocktails, a little help from the store can be a lifesaver. Enter: the Costco Mediterranean tapas platter.
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With these credentials under its label, it's no wonder that Winking Owl has once again topped the Aldi Fan Favorite list of the chain's best booze. What may be more of a surprise, though, is the way in which they've chosen to commemorate this beverage beloved by so many for the holidays.
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With so many options for chocolate cake mix out there, where's a home baker to start? We decided to do the legwork for you. From the wildly decadent chocolate cakes to those that fall a little flat, these are some of the most popular chocolate cake mixes on the market today, all ranked.
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Recently, Costco shopper have been furious about a new pandemic policy put in place at the stores. A group of 13 mothers is upset with Costco's new COVID-19 measure of only allowing one person per household to enter, a restriction which New Mexican Cosctos now have in place.
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Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies, recently spotted by an Instagrammer, recently hit the shelves of Trader Joe's. Trader Joe's fans will love these festive sandwich cookies, which incorporate a soft gingerbread cookie with cream filling. These sandwich cookies are perfect for the holidays.
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When it comes to smoked salmon spreads, there's a fine line between fantastic and fishy, and according to social media, Costco's La Terra Fina Wild Smoked Salmon dip seems to walk that line. Costco fans are divided on this smoked salmon appetizer.
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Things looked up for Montañez when his company's president encouraged all the employees to think big and "act like an owner." This was the turning point for him: "I looked around and didn't see a lot of reaction from my co-workers, but for me it was the opportunity to do something different."
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Essentially a mix of dairy (milk and/or cream), eggs (sometimes just yolks), a sweetener (sugar, honey, maple syrup), spices (nutmeg, clove, cinnamon), and sometimes alcohol (typically brandy, rum, or bourbon), eggnog can be made in a variety of ways, including non-dairy versions popping up now.
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It turns out that Gouda doesn't just taste good, it is also Gouda for you, particularly Dutch Gouda. In fact, you should not just enjoy eating it, but feel good knowing it is providing you with an essential vitamin that most of us don't think about much, and perhaps haven't even heard of: vitamin K.
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If you're buying in bulk or just trying to make sure you always have a dinner option on hand, frozen chicken definitely seems like a good option. If you've mostly been buying chicken that's already frozen, however, your dinners probably aren't quite as juicy and delicious as they could be.
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When there are irresistible options like popcorn and chips in the world, it's truly hard to say no. But of course, if there are health concerns, you need to ask yourself: What's better for you in the long run? Which option won't make you feel guilty (or worse) and bloated (or worse) the next day?
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Mounds was actually created first in the 1920s. In 1946, the Peter Paul Manufacturing Company created a sister candy, Almond Joy. But there's another difference between the two apart from wrapper colors and the presence of almonds or the lack thereof.
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Usually, just about any supermarket you walk into has its own bakery and meat counter, and some even have specialty stations with pizza or Chinese food. However, that wasn't always the case. Kroger completely changed the grocery store business.
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Even if you've never been to a Costco before, you probably know that you need a membership to shop there. Today, pretty much anyone with a photo ID can get a membership for $60 per year and shop all of Costco's bulk deals, but that wasn't always the case.
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Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone and thought, "I probably don't want this whole thing,"? Nope? Well, neither have we. For those instances of self-deprivation, er, self-control, Costco has just the thing -- and it's a miniature version of a classic treat you probably already know and love.
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While many Aldi products receive plenty of love, a few aren't so great. For one, you should never buy frozen sushi from Aldi. Here's why.
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Some Costco stores are now offering a seasonal treat that's sure to leave a strong holiday impression on your taste buds. Costco locations in the northeast U.S. have triple ginger Moravian cookie thins by Dewey's Bakery. But they can apparently only be found at select stores.
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If you've ever had eggnog, then you know it has an incredibly smooth, creamy, and rich texture that's matched by the perfect amount of holiday spice. But have you ever tried its vegan counterpart almond nog? Here's what you need to know about both.
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