Taste Test
We tested every mix from Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Dolly Parton, and more to determine which box is worthy of your birthday.
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BA staffers recommend the best rye whiskey to stock your winter bar cart.
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In a taste test of Nielsen-Massey, Heilala, McCormick, and more, which vanilla reigned supreme?
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We tried seven boxed stuffings, including Stove Top and Pepperidge Farm, to find one worthy of your holiday meal.
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We tasted nine brands of tinned and jarred anchovies, including Cento, Fishwife, and Ortiz, to determine our favorites.
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In a blind taste test, there was one clear winner.
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We tasted 11 grahams—from classics to gluten-free favorites—to find the best crackers for the whole family.
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We sampled pints from Jeni’s, Trader Joe’s, Häagen-Dazs, and more.
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We tried seven widely available like Fever Tree, Q Tonics, Betty Buzz, and more.
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We put nationally available brands of sparkling water through a blind taste test to find out.
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We tried nine popular varieties, including Bubba, Philly Gourmet, and Wahlburgers.
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We sipped 16 blanco tequila brands to help you build a better bar.
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We tried 9 top-rated brands, including Bush’s, Amy’s, and Heinz to find the best beans for your backyard barbecue.
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We tried 9 brands of vegan mayonnaise to see which ones can ditch the eggs and get away with it.
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We tried 10 varieties, including creamy and crunchy, sweetened and unsweetened.
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We tried 19 Caesar dressings—Ken’s, Cardini, Marzetti, and more—to find our favorite.
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We tried 11 brands, including Amy’s, Old El Paso, Ortega, and Taco Bell.
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In our latest taste test we hunted down for a bourbon for every palate.
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We sampled bittersweet bars from Godiva, Ghiradelli, and Guittard to find the best chocolate to keep in your pantry.
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We sipped 7 brands to help you figure out your next great party pour.
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We tried 10 tins in our taste test, including King Oscar, Patagonia, and Ortiz.
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We tried nine popular brands to find the best cheddar cheese at the supermarket.
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We tried eight brands for our taste test, including Amy’s, MorningStar, and Bubba.
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We tried 10 brands for our taste test, including Häagen-Dazs, Jeni’s, and Oreo.
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