Food Shopping & Storing

Learn how to shop for and store your food the right way with our tips and tricks. Find great storage containers for your leftovers or prepped meals, discover different types of pasta, learn how to pick fresh produce, and understand meal subscriptions, all with the guides right here. You’ll never shop at Trader Joe’s or judge your refrigerator temperature the same way again.

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All the New Trader Joe’s Locations Opening in 2020 (So Far)

All the New Trader Joe’s Locations Opening in 2020 (So Far)
With any luck, there will be plenty more Trader Joe’s locations to come this year.
11 Glass Food Storage Containers Guaranteed to Keep Lunches and Leftovers Fresh

11 Glass Food Storage Containers Guaranteed to Keep Lunches and Leftovers Fresh
According to thousands of reviews.
Here’s How to Know the Right Temperature for Your Refrigerator (Because Yours Is Probably Set Wrong)

Here’s How to Know the Right Temperature for Your Refrigerator (Because Yours Is Probably Set Wrong)
Keeping foods chilled properly, at the right refrigerator temperature, helps them last longer and stay fresher. Sticking to the ideal refrigerator temperature can help you avoid potential foodborne illnesses, too.
Miracle Whip vs. Mayonnaise

Miracle Whip vs. Mayonnaise
Ever since Kraft Miracle Whip made its debut in 1933 at the Chicago World’s Fair, it has been labeled a “dressing” rather than a mayonnaise. Although it looks like mayo, it actually isn’t. Here’s why.
How to Pick a Cantaloupe (Plus How to Use One)

How to Pick a Cantaloupe (Plus How to Use One)
The juicy melon has more to offer than just rounding out a fruit salad. Learn how to pick a good cantaloupe—plus tips for storing one, using one, and more.
5 Best Sausages

The Best Sausage Brands
Real Simple staffers sampled 151 juicy links. Here are the best of the wurst.
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5 Smart Substitutes for Brown Sugar

5 Smart Substitutes for Brown Sugar
You'll never go chocolate chip cookie-less again. 
The 9 Most Common Types of Butter—Plus the Best Ways to Use Them

The 9 Most Common Types of Butter—Plus the Best Ways to Use Them
Trader Joe's Won't Offer Grocery Pickup or Delivery During the Pandemic—Here's Why

Trader Joe's Won't Offer Grocery Pickup or Delivery During the Pandemic—Here's Why
How to Create the Perfect Cheese Platter

How to Create the Perfect Cheese Platter
The 8 Most Popular Types of Protein-Packed Beans—and How to Use Them

The 8 Most Popular Types of Protein-Packed Beans—and How to Use Them

10 Major Mistakes You're Making That Are Causing Food Waste

Focusing on ending these errors will help save the planet (and the contents of your wallet).

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The Most Popular Vegetable in Every State

The Most Popular Vegetable in Every State
Hershey's Recalls Chocolate Topping After Bottles Were Accidentally Filled with Nuts

Hershey's Recalls Chocolate Topping After Bottles Were Accidentally Filled with Nuts
7 Pre-Made 'Shortcut' Foods You Should Avoid at All Costs

7 Pre-Made 'Shortcut' Foods You Should Avoid at All Costs
The 9 Best Vegan Meal Delivery Brands for Every Cooking Level

The 9 Best Vegan Meal Delivery Brands for Every Cooking Level
10 Mistakes You’re Making When Growing Your Own Food

10 Mistakes You’re Making When Growing Your Own Food
The Upcycled Food Movement Is Making a Major Impact in Reducing Food Waste—Here's How to Get Started

The Upcycled Food Movement Is Making a Major Impact in Reducing Food Waste—Here's How to Get Started
When to Splurge—and When to Save—at the Grocery Store

When to Splurge—and When to Save—at the Grocery Store
Is It Ever OK to Store Butter on the Counter? The Answer May Surprise You

Is It Ever OK to Store Butter on the Counter? The Answer May Surprise You
6 Vitamin A-Rich Foods—and Why They're Good for You

6 Vitamin A-Rich Foods—and Why They're Good for You
Fingerling Potatoes Are One of the Most Versatile Pantry Staples—Here's How to Cook Them to Perfection

Fingerling Potatoes Are One of the Most Versatile Pantry Staples—Here's How to Cook Them to Perfection
Why Is Everyone So Bloated Right Now? (Plus, How to Solve It)

Why Is Everyone So Bloated Right Now? (Plus, How to Solve It)
These Food Dispensers Keep Cereal Fresh for Up to 45 Days—and Have Over 18,000 Fans

These Food Dispensers Keep Cereal Fresh for Up to 45 Days—and Have Over 18,000 Fans
How an Aquarium Is Helping Us Shop for Sustainable Seafood

How an Aquarium Is Helping Us Shop for Sustainable Seafood
The USDA Has Issued a Public Health Alert for Over 211,000 Pounds of Ground Turkey Due to Potential Salmonella

The USDA Has Issued a Public Health Alert for Over 211,000 Pounds of Ground Turkey Due to Potential Salmonella
This $8 Kitchen Tool Has Gone Viral on TikTok, Thanks to Its Unexpected Versatility

This $8 Kitchen Tool Has Gone Viral on TikTok, Thanks to Its Unexpected Versatility
Kelp Is the Healthy, Sustainable—and Delicious!—Food Experts Want Us to Eat More Of

Kelp Is the Healthy, Sustainable—and Delicious!—Food Experts Want Us to Eat More Of
Here's What's Wrong With the Newest Dietary Guidelines for Sugar, According to an RD

Here's What's Wrong With the Newest Dietary Guidelines for Sugar, According to an RD
12 Fruits and Vegetables That Peak in the Spring

12 Fruits and Vegetables That Peak in the Spring
Sabra Hummus Is Being Recalled in 16 States Due to Salmonella Contamination—Here's What You Should Know

Sabra Hummus Is Being Recalled in 16 States Due to Salmonella Contamination—Here's What You Should Know
Regenerative Agriculture Plays a Significant Role in the Future of Sustainable Food—Here's Why

Regenerative Agriculture Plays a Significant Role in the Future of Sustainable Food—Here's Why
U.S. Coffee Bean Supplies Are at a 6-Year Low, and More Problems Lie Ahead

U.S. Coffee Bean Supplies Are at a 6-Year Low, and More Problems Lie Ahead
These 13 Delicious Plant-Based Products Make Vegan Eating Incredibly Easy

These 13 Delicious Plant-Based Products Make Vegan Eating Incredibly Easy
Rhubarb Season Is Fleeting—Here’s How to Store, Preserve, and Freeze It so You Can Enjoy Rhubarb Year-Round

Rhubarb Season Is Fleeting—Here’s How to Store, Preserve, and Freeze It so You Can Enjoy Rhubarb Year-Round
What to Know Before Going Plant-Based, According to an RD

What to Know Before Going Plant-Based, According to an RD
Reorganizing Your Fridge Is One of the Easiest Ways to Combat Food Waste—Here's How

Reorganizing Your Fridge Is One of the Easiest Ways to Combat Food Waste—Here's How
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