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In Isolation, I Long for the Aisles of Marshalls and TJ Maxx
Like a war wife, I stare out of my window yearning to once again mindlessly peruse the discount designer goods I definitely don't need.
This Canned Menudo Is the Improbable, Tripe-Filled Cure for Hangovers and Homesickness
In all my years of living like a trash goblin, nothing has saved me more times than Juanita's.
Betty Crocker Rainbow Chip Frosting Is Best Enjoyed Straight Out of the Tub
After the Angry Internet Mob successfully demanded that Betty Crocker bring the stuff back from the dead, I knew I wasn't alone.
Bow Down to Aubergine Pickle, the God-Tier Condiment
Bottom-tier: piccalilli and own-brand ketchup. Mid-tier: mayonnaise and HP Sauce. God-tier: aubergine pickle.
Jack in the Box Jalapeño Poppers Got Me Through Tough Times
When you're making eight dollars an hour but need a complex, Michelin-star-worthy flavor bomb, these are the snack for you.
I Love Boston Market's Mac and Cheese More than I Hate Capitalism
The rotini spirals are perfectly designed to retain the thick orange cheese. The pasta, always soft yet springy, can do no wrong.
Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi Deserves Its Cult Following
Prepared correctly and with the right expectations, it can change your life.
Like Chicago, Krakus Ham Is a Proud Underdog
Ham is not a cool meat, and Krakus isn't even a cool ham. But it's the taste of my adopted home.
My Love for Necco's Original Formula Sweethearts Caused an Existential Crisis
Ever since Necco changed their recipe in 2010, the classic candy hearts haven't been as crunchy—and the originals are getting harder to find.
This Cylindrical Pastry Is Finland's National Treasure
Most sweets are trash, Runeberg's torte is the one exception.
Calbee Shrimp Chips Are a Food Science Marvel—and No, I Don't Want to Share
Like a nice cup of coffee, you’ve gotta give the shrimp chip time to sort of bloom in your mouth.