Eating

Walmart Bests Whole Foods in Blind Taste Tests [Saving Money]

In a series of blind taste tests performed by The Atlantic's Corby Kummer, he found, to his surprise, that much of Walmart's new locally-grown fruits and vegetables taste just as good as (and sometimes better than) what you'll find at higher end stores like Whole Foods, but at a far better price.

LocalWineEvents Indexes Wine Tasting Tours and Dinners [Wine]

If you're looking for a place to taste a variety of wines and even wine and food pairings, you'll want to check out LocalWineEvents to find local wine tasting events and meals.

Grill a Perfect Grilled-Cheese Sandwich [Food Hacks]

If your grilled-cheese sandwiches never achieve that perfect diner-style golden grill but instead end up a shade too far into burnt-marshmallow territory, a simple tweak or two can make your sandwich perfect.

Stave Off Snacking by Brushing Your Teeth [Diet Hacks]

Many people working on getting in shape find that they frequently crave food in between meals. If you're trying to cut down on your in-between snacking, these simple deterrents can help.Photo by Phillie Casablanca.
Over at the how-to guide site wikiHow they've put together a guide to decreasing your appetite when you're trying to avoid overeating. Their list contains several gems like:

Low-Carb Meals After Exercise Store Energy, Maintain Health [Fitness]

You don't need overpriced "recovery" products after exercise, but eating a low-carb meal can have real benefits for your next workout, and for your general health and metabolism. It all has to do with tissue storage and insulin reception.Photo by SuziJane.

Learn Proper Sushi Etiquette to Make a Good Impression [Etiquette]

Like many aspects of Japanese culture, there's a certain etiquette to eating sushi. Take the time to peruse these helpful tips so you can make the best impression on your sushi chef or dining companions the next time you're downing some maki.

Foodspotting Catalogs Delicious Dishes [Food]

If you like documenting a good meal and enjoy checking out the delicious culinary delights other foodies are finding, Foodspotting offers a platform for cataloging and browsing delicious eats from around the world.Foodspotting was founded on the idea that it's more about a good dish than it is about the entire restaurant. Rather than review entire establishments, Foodspotting focuses on delicious dishes and where you can find them.

Spice Up Your Sandwich Routine to Make Brown Bagging It More Appealing [Food Hacks]

Everyone knows that packing your own lunch is an effective way to save money and eat healthier food, but it certainly can get a bit predictable. Mix things up with these tips. Photo by Steven de Polo.

DIY Magnetized Coffee Sleeve Doubles as Third Hand [DIY]

The next time you need a third hand to hold your coffee cup while you dig around in your bag for something, just stick it to a streetlight with this ingenious hack.

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