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7 Grocery Store Maple Donuts, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0000

Move over pumpkin and apple; maple donuts are the seasonal treat we want. We tried seven store-bought maple donuts and ranked them from worst to best.

For Perfectly Cooked Salmon, Experts Recommend This Oven Temperature

staff@tastingtable.com (Lindsey Reynolds) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Want to perfect baked salmon at home? You'll want to make sure you're setting your oven to the right temperature. Here's what two experts recommend.

4 Disadvantages Of Tile Countertops

staff@tastingtable.com (Luna Christina Lupus) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Tile countertops might look appealing, but there are a few disadvantages that are well worth considering before you commit to the style.

Does Costco's Bakery Make A Better Pumpkin Pie Than Sam's Club? We Tasted Both And Found The Clear Winner

staff@tastingtable.com (Katie Ranno) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0000

Costco and Sam's Club both offer massive pumpkin pies that fans seem to love. We put them head to head to see which pie tasted better.

The Best Sour Patch Kids Candy Flavor Is A Tried-And-True Classic

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Holland) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Sour Patch Kids makes a slate of candies in different shapes and flavors, but a classic flavor achieved the best ranking in our recent taste test.

22 Iconic American Candies, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Adam Swierk) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0000

There are many candies that have since become iconic in their many years on American store shelves, and here we rank almost two dozen of these classic treats.

Review: Starbucks' New Halloween Frappuccino And Cookie Are The Perfect Treats For Spooky Season

staff@tastingtable.com (Hunter Wren Miele) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:28:03 +0000

Starbucks is leaning into Halloween with its latest releases, the Black Cat Frappuccino and Venti Black Night Cookie. I tried both, and here's what I think.

9 Pumpkin Desserts From Grocery Store Bakeries, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0000

Pumpkin has infiltrated grocery stores everywhere. We tried pumpkin desserts from four grocery store bakeries and ranked them from worst to best.

One Of The Best Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Doesn't Even Contain Real Milk Chocolate

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

In an original Tasting Table taste-test review, our writer deemed an unexpected variety of Reese's peanut butter cups as being especially delicious.

4 Fall 2026 Coffee Creamers To Buy, And 3 To Skip

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:20:00 +0000

With so many fall-themed products to consider purchasing in 2026, we tried several autumn-inspired coffee creamers to see which are worth buying.

Review: Lay's New Thanksgiving Potato Chip Flavors Are So Good I'd Eat Them On Turkey Day

staff@tastingtable.com (Emily Hunt) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:21:05 +0000

We tried Lay's three limited-time Holi-Lay's potato chip flavors ahead of their launch, and they all hit right spots as Thanksgiving-themed snacks.

Review: 7-Eleven's New Sauces Swing Big And Deliver Many Flavorful Hits

staff@tastingtable.com (Michael Palan) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0000

7-Eleven is bringing something "BiG" to its condiment offerings: eight new sauces. We tried them with 7-Eleven food offerings; here are our thoughts.

The Only Liquid Ingredient You Need For Pork Chops Full Of Flavor

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Holland) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Tenderize your pork chops while still maintaining a caramelized crust by utilizing this liquid ingredient in your next meal prep.

One Colorful And Cheesy Makeover Gives Cornbread 3X The Flavor

staff@tastingtable.com (Maria Ritchie) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0000

Cornbread is perfect as a vessel for countless mix-ins - but one recipe is guaranteed to spice up your meal with fresh flavors and zesty vibrancy.

Not Nestlé Toll House, Not Ghirardelli: These Are The Best Milk Chocolate Baking Chips By Far

staff@tastingtable.com (Lindsey Reynolds) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Based on our original taste-test ranking, a lesser-known chocolate company with a long history is your best bet for magnificent milk chocolate chips.

Sit-Down Chain Burgers Ranked By Beef Flavor

staff@tastingtable.com (Nicole Adams) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:20:00 +0000

A burger with the right seasonings and toppings at your favorite sit-down chain may seem mouthwatering, but if the beef doesn't cut it, the burger can flop.

Fried Pork Chops Stay Crispy When You Take This Easy Extra Step

staff@tastingtable.com (Allie Sivak) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000

To make fried pork chops that stay nice and crispy, there's one simple key extra step that only takes 10 more minutes to have a lasting crispness.

In-N-Out Vs Shake Shack: Which Burger Is Actually Healthier?

staff@tastingtable.com (Wendy Leigh) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Although each burger chain offers up something delicious, one outweighs the other when it comes to hitting key nutritional goals.

Ditch Granite Countertops: The Durable Alternative Bursting With Old-School Charm

staff@tastingtable.com (Wendy Leigh) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Granite is a durable countertop material, but it isn't the only option out there. In fact, one eye-catching material may just take you by surprise.

A Dietitian Says This Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich Is The Unhealthiest Item On The Menu

staff@tastingtable.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Although this zesty chicken sandwich may be a go-to for many, a dietician weighs in on why it isn't the most nutritionally balanced option at Chick-fil-A.