Order chili in Nebraska, and don’t be surprised if a cinnamon roll comes with it. Nebraskans grew up thinking that’s normal. Everyone else needs a minute. Here are the foods Nebraskans grew up on that confuse everyone else. 1. Dorothy Lynch Dressing The original Dorothy Lynch dressing recipe called for tomato soup, celery seed, cane…
Three boxes of stuffing mix sit on Aldi’s Thanksgiving list, and Aldi says the whole dinner for 10 comes to under $39. That’s less than $4 a person. Aldi’s footnote says the actual price will vary based on available product, selections and location, so your total may differ from the headline number. Here’s what Pennsylvanians,…
Ask for a milkshake in Rhode Island, and you might get something thinner than you pictured. A cabinet is what you wanted. Locals are used to explaining that one, and it’s far from the only menu word that needs a translation. Here are the Rhode Island foods and drinks locals have to explain to everyone…
Order food in New Mexico, and you’ll be asked one question: red or green? Pick green, and it could show up on your pizza, your apple pie or your sundae. Here’s where New Mexicans put green chile that visitors never see coming. 1. Cheeseburgers Green chile on a cheeseburger is common enough that the state…
At the Publix register, you enter your phone number before you finish paying. It’s a small step, but Food Lion does it differently. Some South Carolinians shop at both, and the switch is easy to miss on a quick trip. Here are the differences between Publix and Food Lion that you should know. 1. Store…
Don’t rush to clear your garden after the first frost, because some of what’s still out there just got better. Parsnips, kale and a handful of other crops turn sweeter in the cold, so what’s left in your garden could be the best of the season. Here’s what to leave in the ground, what to…
Food Lion rewards come with deadlines, and savings that need a tap each month are easy to forget. North Carolinians who shop there also deal with coupon rules, a price guarantee with fine print and fees on online orders. Here’s what to check so the savings you planned on show up at the register. 1….
A good ghost story is even better when it happens close to home. Many Marylanders grew up hearing tales set in places they know, from back roads to the bay. Here are the local legends worth sharing before your doorbell starts ringing with trick-or-treaters. 1. Bowie’s Goatman The Goatman first made the news on October…
Meijer is the kind of store where you can wander for an hour and still miss something. Hoosiers who shop there often pass up details that could make their trip easier or a little cheaper. Here’s what to keep in mind before your next Meijer run. 1. Schedule-Ahead Vaccines Meijer’s pharmacy takes vaccine appointments ahead…
Not every item in a grocery ad is a bargain, but a few can stand out. A western North Carolina extension office planned weekly menus around two Ingles ads, and the lowest prices determined what the meals were. These are the things many North Carolinians buy on sale at Ingles that other shoppers pay full…
