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Mackenzie Filson

Mackenzie Filson is a writer, cheesemonger, and proud Floridian. You can read more of her writing on her newsletter, Book Sommelier.
The “Two Finger” Rule Is the Foolproof Way to Pick the Perfect Watermelon
Living
It's the hack that never fails.
Mackenzie Filson
Aug 21, 2023
I’ll Never Buy Another Peach Without the “Brown Stem” Rule Again
It guarantees a juicy peach EVERY time.
Mackenzie Filson
Aug 1, 2024
3 Dollar Tree Grocery Finds I’m Stocking in My Pantry This Summer (They’re All $1.25!)
Number three is the flavor of summer.
Mackenzie Filson
Jul 19, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Jarred Salsa, and They All Said the Same Thing
“The heat level is just right.”
Mackenzie Filson
Jun 8, 2024
The 7 Best Home Decor Finds at Trader Joe’s, According to a Former Employee
There’s definitely an unexpected item in there.
Mackenzie Filson
Jun 4, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Frozen Pizza, and They All Picked the Same One
Turns out, it’s a nostalgia thing.
Mackenzie Filson
Apr 14, 2024
We Compared Prices for a Dozen Items at Aldi Versus Walmart
Life
We looked at milk, butter, olive oil, frozen chicken nuggets, and more.
Mackenzie Filson
Feb 27, 2024
The 10 Best Trader Joe’s Wines, According to the Store’s Former Wine Buyer
Life
According to a former TJ’s wine buyer.
Mackenzie Filson
Feb 26, 2024
6 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores, According to a Former Employee
Life
Number one is award-worthy.
Mackenzie Filson
Feb 22, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Bacon, and They All Said the Same Thing
Life
One has tried practically every brand out there.
Mackenzie Filson
Feb 9, 2024
We Asked 3 Bartenders to Name the Best Vodka for a Martini, and They All Said the Same Thing
Turns out, it’s all about the grain.
Mackenzie Filson
Feb 2, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Frozen Chicken Nuggets and They All Said the Same Thing
Turns out, it’s a shape thing.
Mackenzie Filson
Jan 11, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Boxed Mac and Cheese, and They All Picked the Same One
“It is undeniably the best sauce on the market.”
Mackenzie Filson
Dec 14, 2023
We Asked 3 Bartenders to Share the Best Bourbon for an Old-Fashioned, and They All Said the Same Thing
Life
Turns out, it’s all about the distillery.
Mackenzie Filson
Dec 12, 2023
8 New Can’t-Miss Trader Joe’s Groceries to Try This Month
Living
According to a former employee.
Mackenzie Filson
Sep 27, 2023
3 Things to Always Do with Your Cart in Trader Joe’s — And 3 to Never Do
Living
According to a former employee.
Mackenzie Filson
Jul 23, 2023
The $6 Trader Joe’s Item I’ll Be Grilling All Summer Long
It’s crispy, smoky, minty, and, yes, squeaky.
Mackenzie Filson
Jun 22, 2023
7 of the Best New Trader Joe’s Groceries to Try This Month
Living
The ube pretzels are a must.
Mackenzie Filson
Jun 16, 2023
4 of the Best New Trader Joe’s Groceries to Try This Month
According to a former employee.
Mackenzie Filson
Mar 26, 2023
4 of the Best New Trader Joe’s Groceries to Try, According to a Former Employee
Including tonight’s dinner!
Mackenzie Filson
Feb 18, 2023
7 of the Best New Trader Joe’s Groceries to Try, According to a Former Employee
They hit the shelves this month.
Mackenzie Filson
Jan 27, 2023
The $7 Trader Joe's Dessert I'm Bringing to Thanksgiving
It's like an upside-down cake meets a cobbler.
Mackenzie Filson
Nov 22, 2022
7 New Trader Joe's Groceries You Simply Must Try This Month
According to a former employee.
Mackenzie Filson
Nov 15, 2022
You've Probably Been Skipping Past the Most Underrated Section at Trader Joe's
It's great for cocktails, baked goods, and more!
Mackenzie Filson
Oct 29, 2022
6 Things You Should Always Do When You Shop at Trader Joe's
Living
According to a former employee.
Mackenzie Filson
Oct 23, 2022
6 New Trader Joe’s Items You Simply Must Try
According to a former Trader Joe's employee.
Mackenzie Filson
Oct 18, 2022
7 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries, According to a Former Employee
Frozen finds! Future pantry staples! And even something for our four-legged friends!
Mackenzie Filson
May 20, 2022