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The Grocery Store Bakery Shoppers Say Is A 'Hidden Gem' For High-Quality Cookies, Pies, And Cakes

staff@tastingtable.com (Tracy Doucette) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:10:00 +0000

If you're missing a local bakery, this grocery chain offers plenty of fresh-baked treats that can rival a neighborhood shop's selection.

16 Dietz & Watson Deli Meats, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0000

Dietz & Watson sells plenty of deli meats, but which one is the tastiest? We tried 16 options and ranked them from worst to best to find out.

9 Best Chocolate Candies To Grab At Trader Joe's

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0000

There are a seemingly endless number of chocolate candies available at Trader Joe's, so we gathered this list of the chain's best chocolate candy options.

Duncan Hines Vs Pillsbury: Which Brand Has The Best Chocolate Cake Mix?

staff@tastingtable.com (Allie Sivak) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0000

When it comes to the choice between Duncan Hines and Pillsbury, one brand's chocolate cake clearly takes the lead.

The Popular Chocolate And Vanilla Ben & Jerry's Flavor That Beats Cherry Garcia In Taste, Texture, And Mix-Ins

staff@tastingtable.com (Christopher Hastings) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:40:00 +0000

When it comes to a broader scope of chocolate-forward pints, this option tested higher than Cherry Garcia in Tasting Table's list of Ben & Jerry's flavors.

5 Disadvantages Of Buying Meats From Butcher Shops

staff@tastingtable.com (Ian Fortey) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Visiting the butcher's can feel like a more mindful, authentic way of buying meat, but many shoppers suggest the inconveniences drive them away.

9 Gas Station Chain Prepared Foods That Are Actually Worth Trying

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0000

Whether from Buc-ee's, Sheetz, or 7-Eleven, don't discount gas station food - especially these fan favorites, ranging from pizza to pudding to pretzels.

Walmart's Hands-Down Best Great Value Cake Mix Outshines White And Yellow

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Great Value's cake mixes are indeed a good offer to stock on the pantry. However, only one of them stands out as the best option to buy.

Sprinkle This Fan-Favorite Trader Joe's Seasoning Onto Scrambled Eggs For 50% More Flavor

staff@tastingtable.com (Allison Forsyth) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Your eggs will never be the same once you add this memorable Trader Joe's seasoning. It's highly versatile for many egg styles from scrambled to fried.

5 Ordering Tips For The Best Chipotle Quesadilla

staff@tastingtable.com (Allison Forsyth) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Unless you've had time to really look at Chipotle's menu, you might not have known some of these tips to add flavor and intrigue to your quesadilla.

10 String Cheese Brands, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:20:00 +0000

String cheese is such a classic snack option. However, there's no need to buy the subpar stuff. We tested a bunch of brands and found a standout.

Publix Subs Are Beloved, But Customers Say Ordering Them Could Be Easier

staff@tastingtable.com (Tracy Doucette) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000

While Publix sub sandwiches remain incredibly popular, customers are frustrated by the process of getting them. Here's how to make it better.

14 Cheap Cookies Worth Grabbing Off Store Shelves

staff@tastingtable.com (Sierra Winters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0000

Adding a package of affordable cookies to your cart can save you time and energy, and dozens of options exist to meet your exact flavor and texture preferences.

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.

The Discontinued Cadbury Chocolate Bar Launched In The '60s To Take On KitKat

staff@tastingtable.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Decades ago, Cadbury introduced a segmented sweet that many recall fondly - and KitKat's continued success will never break their nostalgia for it.

Forget Pie: Add These 13 Store-Bought Pumpkin Desserts To Your Cart Instead

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0000

Pumpkin pie isn't the only seasonal dessert you should be eating this year. These pumpkin treats get rave reviews from customers and are worth buying.

12 Most Beloved Costco Fall Finds Of All Time

staff@tastingtable.com (Sierra Winters) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0000

Costco sells plenty of autumnal items in its bakery, freezer aisles, and more. Here are the products that customers say are their favorites.

10 Must-Have Walmart Finds Hitting Shelves In October 2026

staff@tastingtable.com (Jaimie Mackey) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:24:28 +0000

Walmart is a great place for seasonal offerings, and with Halloween just around the corner, these are the must-have finds you ought not sleep on this October.

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.