Taste Test

Food 2025-06-26T16:09:37Z

Group of water bottles from brands like Fiji, Poland Spring, Saratoga, Smartwater on counter

I compared 7 brands of bottled water. No, they didn't all taste the same — and some lived up to their reputations.

I tried bottled water from Waiakea, Fiji, Saratoga, Poland Spring, Good & Gather, and Smartwater to see if they taste different and find the best one.

Food 2025-06-19T13:31:01Z

Four different vanilla coffee syrups sitting next to each other on a counter

I tried 4 vanilla syrups in my coffee to find the best one, and there was a clear winner

I tried vanilla syrups from Torani, Monin, DaVinci, and Portland Syrups to find the best one to add to my coffee for extra flavor.

Food 2025-06-06T19:14:56Z

I ranked 4 store-bought barbecue sauces. My favorite was also the least expensive.

I ranked four different store-bought barbecue sauces. My favorite was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.

Food 2025-06-04T16:14:01Z

A side-by-side of burgers from Wahlburgers and Smashburger.

I had the same meal at Wahlburgers and Smashburger. Both were good, but there's one I can't stop thinking about.

I ordered the same meal at Wahlburgers and Smashburger and compared the food to find out which fast-casual chain had a better burger and tots combo.

Food 2025-06-03T15:20:01Z

Mama Cozzi's pizzas lying together on a countertop

I tried 6 budget-friendly frozen pizzas from Aldi and found some real winners under $5

I bought and tasted several frozen pizzas from Aldi's budget-friendly Mama Cozzi's label to see which has the best crust, toppings, and value.

Food 2025-06-03T13:35:33Z

I tried 4 brands of buttery spread from the store, and there's only one I'd buy again

I tried butter alternatives from Country Crock, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Earth Balance, and Smart Balance to see which spread is best.

Food 2025-05-23T15:01:15Z

I tried frozen burger patties from Costco, Whole Foods, and Wegmans. I'll be making my favorite all summer long.

I tried and ranked frozen burger patties from different grocery stores, including Whole Foods, Costco, and Wegmans, to find the best one.

Food 2025-05-22T12:25:01Z

for packs of hot dog brands with hot dog with ketchup and mustard

I ranked 4 brands of store-bought beef hot dogs. The winner was flavorful with a great snap.

Applegate's organic hot dogs had the best savory flavor and snap, making it my choice for Memorial Day weekend cookouts.

Food 2025-05-16T18:52:27Z

Two rows of Rao's Homemade tomato sauce stacked on top of each other: six on top and seven on the bottom.

I tried every flavor of Rao's tomato sauce I could find and ranked them from worst to best

I tried 14 flavors of Rao's jarred tomato sauce and ranked them from worst to best. I loved the brand's vegetable-forward sauces.

Food 2025-05-06T15:09:38Z

three club sandwiches from jimmy john's, subway, and jersey mike's

I tried club sandwiches from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's, and there's one I wouldn't order again

I ordered a club sandwich from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's to see which popular chain does the classic sub justice. Two stood out.

Food 2025-04-25T13:41:18Z

I tried cheeseburgers from 6 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best

We compared cheeseburgers from McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Sonic Drive-In, Shake Shack, and Checkers. Sonic's burger impressed us the most.

Food 2025-04-22T15:03:01Z

The author's meal at Portillo's; a vanilla milkshake, chili cheese dog, and chicken tenders.

I ordered the same meal at Freddy's and Portillo's. As a Chicago local, I was shocked by the winning restaurant.

I ordered the same meal, including a chili cheese dog, chicken tenders, and a milkshake, at Freddy's and Portillo's to see which had the best food.

Food 2025-04-17T16:48:12Z

I visited Cook Out for the first time. I'm still dreaming about the food and low prices.

I experienced the savory delights of Cook Out, a beloved North Carolina institution thats known for its diverse menu and budget-friendly pricing.

Food 2025-04-14T12:46:01Z

Row of creamers from brands like Starbucks, Coffeemate, International Delight, Chobani, in front of cups of coffee with cream in them

I tried 6 different coffee creamers to find the best one, and there was a clear winner

I tried hazelnut coffee creamers from International Delight, Starbucks, Chobani, Barrissimo, Wide Awake Coffee Co., and Coffee Mate to find the best one.

Food 2025-04-12T13:10:01Z

Composite of Swaggerty's Farms breakfast sandwich box next to Jimmy Dean Delights eggwhich box

I tried frozen breakfast sandwiches from 4 different brands, and the best kept me full until lunch

I ate frozen breakfast sandwiches with sausage from Aldi's Breakfast Best, Jimmy Dean, Odom's Tennessee Pride, and Swaggerty's Farm to find the best.

Food 2025-04-11T20:29:50Z

Costco cart filled with desserts from Costco bakery next to chocolate cake decorated with tulips on top

I tried 13 desserts from Costco, and there are 9 I'd buy again

Costco's bakery section has cookies, cheesecakes, cakes, and more. Here are the best desserts to get and what to skip, from someone eating them all.

Food 2025-04-10T17:37:01Z

Split Image: A plate of steak and fries and a plate of salad, both from Medium Rare.

I ate at Medium Rare, the steakhouse chain with only one choice on its dinner menu. My $35 meal was a pleasant surprise.

I dined at Medium Rare in New York City. The TikTok-famous steakhouse chain, known for its $35 prix fixe dinner menu, surpassed my expectations.

Food 2025-04-07T15:21:29Z

I tried 7 different mayonnaises to find the best one, and I'm shocked the cheapest beat my usual favorite

I compared different mayonnaises — Miracle Whip and mayo from Kraft, Kewpie, Duke's, Hellmann's — on their own and in chicken salad to find the best.

Food 2025-04-07T14:21:37Z

cobb salads from chick-fil-a and zaxby's

I ordered salads from Wendy's, Culver's, Chick-fil-A, and Zaxby's. My old go-to chain didn't come close to first place.

I ordered basic salads from Wendy's, Culver's, Chick-fil-A, and Zaxby's to see which fast-food chain had the best offering. There was a clear winner.

Food 2025-04-03T15:02:01Z

The author's finished bowl of Martha Stewart's "Cheater's Mac and Cheese."

I tried Martha Stewart's one-pot mac and cheese. It took just 20 minutes to make and is now my go-to comfort meal.

I tried Martha Stewart's one-pot mac and cheese recipe. With six ingredients, it took less than 20 minutes to make and is now a go-to comfort food.