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Danielle Centoni

    About Me

    Danielle Centoni is a James Beard Award-winning food writer, editor, recipe developer, and cookbook author based in Portland, Oregon. Her latest cookbook is "Fried Rice: 50 Ways to Stir Up The World's Favorite Grain."

    Latest Stories

    I Tried the Scrub Daddy Grill Brush — Here Are My Honest Thoughts
    Organize & Clean
    Did it really work at cleaning my greasy grill?
    Danielle Centoni
    Jun 18, 2023
    This Old-School Laundry Trick Made My White Towels Look Like New Again
    Have you tried this technique before?
    Danielle Centoni
    Jun 14, 2023
    The Best Way to Clean a Greasy Grill Basket
    Organize & Clean
    It was seriously impressive.
    Danielle Centoni
    Apr 15, 2023
    The Best Dish Soap You Can Buy at Costco
    This deal is just too good to pass up.
    Danielle Centoni
    Feb 4, 2023
    Here's What Happened When I Put a Ball of Aluminum Foil in My Dryer
    Would this TikTok hack really work?
    Danielle Centoni
    Oct 1, 2022
    Made In Launched a Gorgeous New Dutch Oven — And It Sears Meat Like a Dream
    Shopping
    It's made in France and half the price of other well-known brands.
    Danielle Centoni
    Feb 1, 2022
    The Best Meal Kit Delivery Services for Right Now
    They're all still making things work, despite what's going on in the world, and taking precautions to keep everyone safe.
    Danielle Centoni
    Apr 6, 2020
    We Tried a Dozen Bags of Medium-Roast Coffee Beans—And Found One Clear Winner
    We actually liked them all. But we did like one the most!
    Danielle Centoni
    Feb 25, 2020
    8 Pantry and Fridge Staples I’ll Only Buy from Trader Joe’s
    These eight products are the core of my Trader Joe's shopping list, and heaven help me if the company discontinues them.
    Danielle Centoni
    Oct 26, 2019
    4 Things You Should Never Buy from Costco (Unless You Really Need To)
    It’s hard to say no to anything at Costco, the land of great deals. But here are a few things to steer clear of.
    Danielle Centoni
    Sep 4, 2019
    We Compared Prices for 27 Household Items at Target & Costco
    I always leave Costco a bit traumatized by my receipts. When you’re spending $24 on paper towels alone, the bill adds up fast. But even though buying in bulk costs more upfront, it’s usually cheaper in the long run (that’s actually the whole point, of course). The question is: how much cheaper is it? Is it really worth it to have to stash all those big bottles and tubs just to save a few cents (not to mention the cost of membership)?
    Danielle Centoni
    May 3, 2019
    We Compared Prices for 25 Items at Home Depot & Amazon
    We all know spring is the season for growing: grass, flowers, trees…and to-do lists. After a winter of cocoon-like inertia, it’s time to get busy deep cleaning, organizing, fertilizing and mowing. So to get the ball rolling, we made a list of some of the most essential things you’ll need, then compared their prices at two mega-stores known for their bargains: Home Depot and Amazon. Here’s how they stacked up.
    Danielle Centoni
    May 3, 2019

    Latest Stories

    Is Walmart Really That Much Cheaper Than Target?
    Target sells just about anything, from motor oil to mattress pads to milk. But of course Walmart sells a lot of the same stuff, too (plus some). Both of these stores aim to be your one-stop shop, whether you’re shopping in person or online, and this got us wondering: Are their prices as similar as their inventory? We compared prices at both stores, evaluating some of the most common household goods and personal care items to see which one will offer the biggest bargains.
    Danielle Centoni
    May 3, 2019
    10 Michaels Money-Saving Tricks You’re Not Taking Advantage Of
    You’ve clipped the coupons, you’ve scoured the weekly ads. But if you really want to save on all the bits and bobs at Michaels that fuel your DIY hobbies and home decor dreams, you’ve got to strategize. Here are 10 ways to maximize the savings. By all means clip those Michaels coupons (or better yet, download them on the app), but if you haven’t signed up to get coupons from the company’s competitors you’re missing out.
    Danielle Centoni
    May 3, 2019
    Handy Little $5 Amazon Add-on Items You Can’t Own Too Many of
    While browsing on Amazon, you’ve likely seen some products with a little blue flag that says “Add-on Item.” What does that mean? In a nutshell it means you can’t have it unless you buy $25 worth of stuff. Add-on items are usually lightweight and cheap—so much so that it costs Amazon more to ship it than it’s worth. Think Band-Aids, hair elastics and lip balm.
    Danielle Centoni
    May 3, 2019
    I Researched 30 Yogurts and Now This Is the Only One I’ll Buy
    I recently spent hours examining every yogurt label I could find to determine which yogurts have the least amount of sugar. I was focusing on toddler yogurts for this story for Kitchn about low-sugar yogurt brands, but it got me thinking about the yogurts I eat, too. It was shocking, truly, to discover most yogurts have a ton of added sugar. I had frequently heard this was the case, but I assumed it was the “dessert” yogurts like strawberry cheesecake or cookies and cream.
    Danielle Centoni
    May 3, 2019
    10 Seemingly-Ordinary Amazon Items That Are Surprising Cult Favorites
    It seems like there’s nothing Amazon doesn’t sell, from the tiniest screws to the biggest appliances. And the site doesn’t just sell a couple brands of everything, they sell them all. Sorting through the selection to find the best of the best is a daunting prospect, but we discovered a few things that seem to have earned massive amounts of devotion.
    Danielle Centoni
    May 3, 2019
    50 Ways to Hack the Most Beloved IKEA Products of All Time
    At this point, most of us can spot a BILLY bookcase, KALLAX cubby, or LACK table a mile away. Basic and affordable, they’ve been some of the most popular items at IKEA for years, and our first apartments would’ve been bare without them.
    Danielle Centoni
    Mar 20, 2019
    The 13 Best Kirkland Signature Products at Costco
    Store-brand products aren’t usually something to get excited about. They’re cheap and … that’s about it. But Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand of products are a bargain-hunter’s dream because they are not only economical, but also often top-of-the-line.
    Danielle Centoni
    Aug 31, 2018