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12 Culver's Menu Items $5 And Under You Shouldn't Ignore

staff@thetakeout.com (Timothy Rawles) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0000

Fast food can be expensive, but it's possible to get some tasty menu items from Culver's that cost less than $5. Here's what you should order.

How Are Great Value Products So Suspiciously Cheap?

staff@thetakeout.com (Kathy Bradshaw) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000

The Great Value brand is a big reason why so many shoppers choose Walmart as their place for groceries, but how is the brand so much cheaper than others?

10 Common 'Tricks' For Making Drinks That Don't Actually Work

staff@thetakeout.com (Melanie Andrade) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0000

We asked four bartending and spirits experts to share the rules for making drinks that sound legitimate but don't really work, and what to focus on instead.

11 New Sam's Club Bakery Items That Had Customers Running To The Store In 2026 (So Far)

staff@thetakeout.com (Maria Scinto) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Sam's Club has brought plenty of new items to its bakery department in 2026, but these are the items that had customers running to grab one.

Crust Salmon In Sweet, Smoky Flavor Using Just One Single Seasoning Packet

staff@thetakeout.com (Kristine Belonio) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Could it be that the secret to a sweet, smoky-tasting crust for salmon comes down to just one packet of seasoning? It is, and it couldn't be easier to use.

The Hands-Down Best New Taco Bell Items Of 2026 (So Far)

staff@thetakeout.com (Lottë Reford) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Taco Bell has been unusually active with new items in 2026, and while not all of them have been a success these have been our favorites so far.

12 Overpriced Liquors You're Better Off Avoiding

staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Thristino) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:40:00 +0000

Just because a liquor costs more than its shelfmates, doesn't mean it's worth the premium. According to customers, these brands are completely overpriced.

Our Favorite Cheap Beer Brand Of All Time Was Also The Favorite Of Miners

staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Hoeffner) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000

People who tend toward craft beer often scoff at cheap beers as a lesser alternative, but if you're drinking on a budget this brand is our favorite.

13 Grocery Store Cookies Made With High-Quality Ingredients

staff@thetakeout.com (Amber Winston) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:40:00 +0000

With some fan-favorite names alongside newcomers on the snack scene, these cookie brands prioritize wholesome ingredients, and many are allergen-friendly.

The Best Campbell's Soup Flavor Money Can Buy Is Louisiana-Inspired

staff@thetakeout.com (Kathy Bradshaw) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Campbell's has a wide range of flavors under its belt, but when we recently tasted the Campbell's Chunky line of soups we found this one was the best.

This Pasta Sauce Brand Has Been Around For 140 Years, But It's Consumer Reports' Lowest-Rated Today

staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Hoeffner) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Normally we associate a company's longevity with some level of quality, but this pasta sauce brand is ancient and yet somehow the worst one available.

6 Trader Joe's Finds That Have Been Sadly Discontinued In 2026 (So Far)

staff@thetakeout.com (Cassie Womack) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

As the old adage goes, all good things must come to an end - including well-loved Trader Joe's items. Here are 6 customer faves that left shelves in 2026.

13 Foods Steelworkers Ate In The 19th And 20th Century

staff@thetakeout.com (Holly Riddle) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0000

We speak with experts to take a historic dive into the lunch pails of steelworkers, to get a glimpse at what kind of foods may have fueled their hard work.

Kroger Bakery Leftovers Don't Get Thrown Out: Here's Where They Toss 'Em Instead

staff@thetakeout.com (Kristine Belonio) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Most of the food sold at the Kroger Bakery is taken home by customers, but some items go bad before then. Here's what Kroger does with its leftovers.

Cheez-It Original Vs Walmart Great Value: Which Is Better?

staff@thetakeout.com (Sam Skopp) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0000

Can Walmart out cheese the original Cheez-It? I grabbed a box of the Great Value knock-off to put it to the cheesy test against the original snack cracker.

4 Hands-Down Best Cookbooks For Easy Frozen Meals In 2026 (So Far)

staff@thetakeout.com (Maria Scinto) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000

There's a cookbook for almost every dish - but what about frozen meals? We found four great cookbooks devoted to making meals that can be frozen and reheated.

The Fancy French Dish John Wayne's Third Wife Made Him All The Time

staff@thetakeout.com (Kathy Bradshaw) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000

John Wayne worked up quite an appetite while making all those old cowboy movies so his wife would make him this fancy French dish to come home to.

12 Hands-Down Best New Fast Food Drinks Of 2026 (So Far)

staff@thetakeout.com (Jessica Riggio) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Fast food companies are always bringing out new products and 2026 saw a whole bunch of new drinks debut. Here are the hands-down best of the year so far.

The Cheap Grocery Store Sauce That Customers Rave About — 'Best Premade Pesto You Can Buy!'

staff@thetakeout.com (Dennis Lee) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000

This jarred pesto is shockingly affordable, but it actually tastes really good. Here's why customers love this version of the herby green condiment.

The Best Fast Food Side Dishes Of All Time, Ranked

staff@thetakeout.com (Kylie Werner) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0000

When it comes to accompaniments to your favorite burger, fries aren't the only option. Many chains offer a wide array of menu items to satisfy your tastes.