Simply Delicious Garlic Bread From Trader Joe's


Updated 06/06/11 9:18 AM · Posted by Yum Community · 3 comments

Review of Trader Joe's White Cheddar Roasted Garlic Bread

We're not the only ones who love Trader Joe's products! Here, Lauren praises their scrumptious bread. My new favorite product at Trader Joe's is an organic white cheddar roasted garlic bread. It is a small loaf, but it is full garlic cloves that roast as the bread cooked, so it is nice and mild in flavor. The hint of cheddar cheese is barely detectable, but adds a nice crunchy crust on the top. I Read more

Happy Hour: Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss


Updated 01/30/12 1:27 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Happy Hour: Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss

Any other time of year, a cocktail with "kiss" in the name might make me roll my eyes. But for Valentine's Day, this bright red, Winter-y drink is perfectly appropriate. Despite the name, I count the Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss among my favorite cocktails. Like some of the best couples, amaretto and cranberry juice are an unlikely match, but highly compatible, and this vibrant cocktail tastes Read more

4 Surprising Things You Don't Know about Calories


Updated 12/19/11 4:15 AM · Posted by Prevention · 0 comments

Facts About Calories and Weight Loss

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Only 12 percent of Americans can estimate the calories they eat in a day! Find out why we're so clueless and get easy ways to stop calorie confusion. By Mara Betsch, Prevention You know what calories are, and you probably know that if you eat too many, you’ll gain weight. But do you know how many are in your Read more

4 Toxic Foods That Should Never Cross Your Lips


Updated 12/09/11 7:08 AM · Posted by Prevention · 7 comments

Foods You Should Never Eat

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Is your food loaded with toxins and chemicals? Here, simple swaps to protect yourself By Anne Underwood Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal processing. Often they're organic, and rarely (if ever) should they contain additives. But in some cases, Read more

The Best Affordable Last-Minute Foods to Buy For Thanksgiving


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Good Ready-Made and Instant Thanksgiving Foods

With less than 24 hours until Thanksgiving dinner, it's a mad dash to greet your guests while putting the finishing touches on your feast. It's likely that you've forgotten to pick up an essential ingredient or two or three, but now is not the time to panic. If the grocery aisles are beginning to look like a dizzying kaleidoscope, here's is a quick, cost-effective guide to help you find the best Read more

10 Pumpkin Treats You Don't Have to Make


Updated 11/07/11 9:47 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Pumpkin Treats, Lattes, Cupcakes, and Donuts in the US

Just because we're done carving pumpkins doesn't mean we're done eating them. If your pumpkin cravings are coming in the form of lattes, sweets, and other treats, we've rounded up 10 delicious pumpkin-flavored finds you could be eating right now. No cooking required: most of the treats are available nationwide or delivered to your door. If not, we've got some make-at-home alternatives, too. Read more

Thai Green Curry Chickpea Burritos


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Vegan Thai Burrito Recipe

We know you're huge fans of Trader Joe's. Here, resident vegan girla shares her recipe for Thai green curry chickpea burritos. All of the ingredients can be found at your local Trader Joe's. When we were visiting my sister in Northern California recently, she made us these fabulous burritos. The ingredients are from Trader Joe’s, so I was sure to pick the items up before returning to Trader Read more

Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons


Updated 10/26/11 5:10 PM · Posted by Kiplinger · 2 comments

Saving Money on Groceries Without Coupons

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! I usually spend less than $100 a week buying groceries for my family of four. And I don't use coupons — ever. Yes, there are some extreme couponers out there who manage to spend next to nothing at the grocery store. But I don't have the time it takes to be that sort of coupon pro — nor would I benefit from the effort because Read more

Love Trader Joe's? Then You've Got to Make This Recipe


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Roast Beef Sandwich Recipe

Since you've crowned Trader Joe's your favorite grocery store three years in a row, I've decided I'm long overdue to share something with you: my top TJ's product, and the definitive recipe to go with it. I've always loved the half-healthy, half-indulgent quality of the chain's Cilantro & Chive Yogurt Dip. It's wonderful spooned atop silvers of smoked salmon and thick-cut chips, blended with Read more

Just Beet It With Goat Cheese & Arugula Pesto Pizza


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Beet and Goat Cheese Pizza Recipe

Once Fall farmers market hits, I always buy at least one bunch of beets just about every week. Week after week I roast the bunch, but beet salads can become a little tiresome. I skipped the salad bowl and started experimenting with this Fall root vegetable as a pizza topping. My first attempt resulted in pizza — a creamy, earthy and a delicious meatless meal complete with roasted beets, goat Read more