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Lauren was the Groceries Editor for Kitchn.


Latest Stories

8 Cast Iron Tips from a Cook Who Officially Ditched All of Her Nonstick Pans
We thought we'd ask one cast iron fanatic to share her top tips for cooking with this "precious metal."
Jun 8, 2021
The Can Opener Trick You’ll Wish You Knew Weeks Ago
I feel like I've been using a can opener wrong all my life.
Jun 4, 2021
4 Kitchen Decluttering Tips Organizers Would Never Tell You for Free
There's no such thing as a free lunch, but here's some free advice!
May 9, 2021
The Mind-Blowing Trader Joe's Trick We Just Learned on TikTok
Think your favorite snack is out of stock? Think again.
Mar 7, 2021
This Is Why Trader Joe’s Floral Section Is So Good
After learning everything that goes on behind the scenes of the Trader Joe's fresh flowers department, you'll never take this section of the store for granted again.
Jan 15, 2021
This Under-$50 Amazon Find Will Totally Change How You Hand-Wash Dishes
Over 2,600 happy reviews can't be wrong.
Dec 13, 2020
Amazon Shoppers Are Obsessed with This Wacky $12 Serving Bowl
For those nights when you can't choose between chip flavors.
Nov 22, 2020
The $18 Butter Dish That Amazon Shoppers Are Totally Obsessed With
Today I learned that there is a corner of the Internet that is obsessed with a certain butter dish.
Jul 16, 2020
9 Grocery Delivery Services to Bring Fresh Food to Your Door
For those who can't go out to the grocery store right now.
Mar 19, 2020
This $24 Amazon Find Will Double What Your Instant Pot Can Do
More meals! Less effort!
Jan 25, 2020
25 Daily Habits That Make Life in the Kitchen a Million Times Better
We asked the editors from our sister site, Kitchn, to share the little things that they do to make their kitchens better on the daily.
Nov 16, 2019
8 Things You Should Never Store on Your Countertops
Banish these things from your counters and not only will you have the room you need to do your thing, but you'll also end up reducing visual clutter.
Jun 11, 2019
10 Secrets from Home Cooks for Starting a Food Budget You Can Stick To
Financial wizards will tell you that there’s no time like the present to reign in your spending and get a grip on your budget—but it’s their job to say that! Setting a food budget (that you can stick to) isn’t exactly a cake walk. In fact, it’s kinda the opposite. To help you get on the right track, we asked 10 (super-relatable) home cooks for their best realistic food budgeting advice that you can implement right now.
May 3, 2019
10 Brilliant Ways to Make Your Tiny Kitchen Look and Feel Much Larger
Try these tips on for size.
Mar 19, 2019
This $5 Trader Joe’s Buy is My Winter Savior
Happy New Year to all of my fellow Trader Joe’s fans suffering from super-scaly appendages, thanks to this lovely cold front we are experiencing! It might be frigid and dry outside, but GUESS WHAT? You still have to wash copious amounts of dishes. Perhaps even more than usual. And go outside to brave the cold regularly. Yay! I have four words for all of you: Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream.
Jan 17, 2019
The 5 Biggest Design Mistakes People Make in Their Kitchens, According to Designers
When taking on a home improvement project as major, time-consuming, and expensive (!!!) as designing a new kitchen, the last thing that you want to do is make a few choices now that you end up regretting later—especially if that ends up meaning you wasted money. To help identify the biggest money-wasting no-nos to avoid, we consulted a few kitchen design experts. Having been around plenty of renovations, they had some good live-and-learn lessons and what-not-to-dos to share.
Oct 29, 2018