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The Wildly Popular Lenox Spice Village Returns With 3 New Sets

staff@tastingtable.com (Josie Dlugosz) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:58:11 +0000

After a brief hiatus, Lenox Spice Village is partnering with McCormick for three three new sets of its wildly popular vintage-inspired house sets.

14 Best Food And Drink Deals For Tax Day 2026

staff@tastingtable.com (Dee Lopez) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000

After filing your taxes, you deserve a break. Here are some of the best deals out there for April 15 that won't break the bank.

Review: Panera Stuffed Its Salads Into Rolls, And It's As 'Meh' As I Expected

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:36:04 +0000

Panera may have stuffed its salad hopes into new bread roll, but it isn't a big payoff for the fast casual chain. Here's what we thought of the fresh menu add.

After Nearly 40 Years, These Iconic Frozen Treats Are Finally Headed To Grocery Stores

staff@tastingtable.com (Matthew Spina) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:02:20 +0000

One nostalgic, frozen treat, Dippin' Dots, are finally hitting grocery store aisles in their classic style - as well as adding a few new sundae flavors.

These Are The Baking Trends You'll See Everywhere In 2026

staff@tastingtable.com (Sara Klimek) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

From flavors to textures, there are several baking trends taking over in 2026. Find out what you'll see - and what you should try baking.

Trader Joe's April 2026: Best Items To Buy This Month

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Trader Joe's is always putting out new items to entice you back (as if you needed a reason). For April 2026, these are the best items worth shopping for.

Review: Starbucks' New Mango Strawberry Refreshers Deliver Sweetness More Than Mango, But That's Okay

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:43:27 +0000

Starbucks is all about mango and strawberry this spring, releasing three new Mango Strawberry Refreshers. I tried them, and here's what I think.

Jack Daniel's 10, 12, Or 14: Which Is The Best Rare Tennessee Whiskey?

staff@tastingtable.com (Hayley Hamilton Cogill) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0000

Jack Daniel's has announced its limited-release age-statement whiskeys for 2026. We tried them to see how they drink, and whether they're worth the hype.

Review: Starbucks' New Mango Cream Cold Foam Flirts With Fruitiness But Doesn't Commit

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:25:42 +0000

Starbucks has added Mango Cream Cold Foam to its menu, and it's available on both matcha and chai. I tried both drinks, and here's what I think

Why Is Cereal So Expensive Now?

staff@tastingtable.com (James Hastings) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000

We've all noticed that grocery prices have soared in recent times, and with cereal being one of the food items hit hard, we look into the multiple reasons.

The Hot Pizza Trend That's Still On The Rise In 2026

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Holland) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000

People come up with novel pizza topping ideas all the time, but this trend is taking customers by storm, and even the biggest chains are taking note.

Chick-Fil-A Is Breaking Its Promise To Only Use Cage-Free Eggs By 2026

staff@tastingtable.com (Matthew Spina) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0000

As the tide turns against eggs from caged hens, restaurants and grocery stores have pledged to eliminate them from outlets, but Chick-fil-A hasn't managed it.

I Love Dining Solo At Restaurants — Here Are The Biggest Perks

staff@tastingtable.com (Kat Lieu) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:10:00 +0000

Dining solo can feel a bit out of some people's comfort zones, but there are some pretty big perks involved if you dare to sit down at a restaurant alone.

15 Must-Have Items At Aldi Hitting Shelves In April 2026

staff@tastingtable.com (Amanda Berrill) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

From zesty trail mix to savory frozen entrees and sweetly fruity granola, trust us when we say that you don't want to miss out on the latest Aldi finds!

Costco's Automated Pay Stations Are Here — And Fans Are Underwhelmed

staff@tastingtable.com (Dee Lopez) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:16:24 +0000

Costco has finally responded to customer complaints about its long checkout lines with a self check out option - but customers are confused, to say the least.

Hershey Will Return To Real Chocolate Following Backlash Over Recipe Changes

staff@tastingtable.com (Amanda Berrill) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:18:28 +0000

The Hershey Company is course-correcting after some backlash of using a chocolate compound coating in several Hershey and Reese's products.

Sam's Club Membership Prices Are Increasing 20% — But Some Members Get A New Perk

staff@tastingtable.com (Dee Lopez) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:01:18 +0000

Sam's Club members are speaking out after learning that the big box retailer is increasing its membership prices in May. Here's what you need to know.

Costco's April 2026 Products: Best Items To Buy This Month

staff@tastingtable.com (Angeline Stratz) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0000

Head down to your local Costco this April for some interesting buys, including a fancy juicer, a bargain pan set, and lots of tasty savory and sweet goodies.

This Popular Aldi Frozen Chicken Item Has Been Discontinued, And Fans Aren't Pleased

staff@tastingtable.com (Elizabeth Okosun) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:38 +0000

One of the biggest complaints customer have about Aldi is that it's always discontinuing items, and the latest one to go missing has struck a particular chord.

I Tried The Peppercorn BLT Whopper, And I'm Glad Burger King Still Lets Us Have Our Way

staff@tastingtable.com (Robin Miller) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:04:16 +0000

Burger King recently released the Peppercorn BLT Whopper, so we tried and reviewed its latest limited-time Whopper By You item to see if it's worth buying.