Megan Hageman, Author at Eat This Not That

Articles by Megan Hageman

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5 Worst Steaks To Cook at Home

Some cuts of beef can be a real challenge for inexperienced home cooks.

Texas Roadhouse

The #1 Best Chicken Dish at Texas Roadhouse

Though best known for steak, the popular chain offers many chicken entrées, too, but which one tastes the best?

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Texas Roadhouse vs. Outback: Fried Onion Taste Test

Outback's original Bloomin' Onion set the standard, but does a rival steakhouse do it better?

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4 Affordable Olive Oils That Taste Expensive

High-quality olive oil is a kitchen essential, but you don't need to overpay to get the good stuff.

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10 Low-Cost Seafood Items That Taste Expensive

Fresh seafood is notoriously pricey but you can still find good values—if you know where to look.

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6 Best Restaurant Chain French Onion Soups

Few foods taste as rich and cozy as French onion soup, and these restaurants dish up delicious crocks.

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5 Looming Grocery Shortages You Need to Know About

Various factors are negatively impacting some of the world's most essential foods.

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Frozen Waffles Taste Test: 7 Popular Brands

The freezer aisle is stocked with various types of waffles, but which brands taste the best?

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5 Best Cuts of Steak To Cook at Home

Top chefs chew the fat and share their best at-home steak tips.

Burger King

7 Major Fast-Food Chains That Got Canceled

Boycotts have broken out because of social issues, insulting advertisements, and more.

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7 Major Food Brands That Got Canceled—And Why

Even long-beloved food and drink companies aren’t safe from “cancel culture."

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9 Fast-Food Lawsuits You Won’t Believe Are Real

America is famous for its cheap, convenient eats and mind-boggling legal dramas—sometimes both at once.

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6 Worst Store-Bought Cookie Doughs

Pre-made, ready-to-bake cookie dough is a godsend—except when it isn't.

25 Most Beloved Snack Foods Of All Time

Warning: this deep dive into America’s favorite munchies through the decades may induce strong cravings.

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4 Worst Cuts of Steak for Grilling

Heat and seasonings are important, but nothing matters more than the cut of beef you put on the grill.

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The Most Popular Junk Food In Every State

Plus, the candy that beat out other snacks to become America’s favorite.

trader joe's

9 Foods You Should Never Buy at Trader Joe’s

Even an ultra-popular retailer like TJ's puts out a few duds from time to time.

Costco

14 Surprisingly Luxury Items Sold at Costco

The warehouse club is a treasure trove for both the bargain hunter and the more lavishly minded shopper.

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8 Best Summer Snacks at Trader Joe’s

Plenty of new tastes and treats await at your local Trader Joe’s.

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13 Best Trader Joe’s Desserts Of All Time

The popular specialty grocer is stocked with delectable treats—some have attained legendary status.

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8 Worst Soda Brands To Stay Away From

Lots of sugar, spice, and everything not so nice can be found in these fizzy beverages.

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7 Best Snacks to Buy at Sam’s Club Right Now

From sweet to salty, the warehouse has something for every kind of snacker—but most of these won't last long!

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7 Highest-Quality Frozen Seafood Brands

Dietitians recommend these trusted brands.

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Ketchup Brands with the Best-Quality Ingredients

Some versions of the popular, sticky red sauce are made better than others.

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3 Seafood Companies With the Worst Food Quality Practices

The harsh realities of the seafood industry may have you reconsidering that pescatarian diet.

5 Best Seafood Items to Buy at Costco, According to Chefs

5 Best Seafood Items to Buy at Costco

From scallops and shrimp to salmon and tuna, the warehouse club is awash in top-quality seafood.

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9 Discontinued Coca-Cola Drinks

Gone but not forgotten. Let’s take a peek into Coca-Cola’s fizzy graveyard.

Costco

10 Craziest Costco Returns Customers Have Made

From dead plants to empty alcohol bottles, the Costco returns counter has seen it all.

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7 Grocery Shortages To Expect in Summer 2023

The global food crisis continues and 2023 has brought even more supply issues.

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8 Worst Meat Companies in America

The meat industry is one of America's most scandal-plagued enterprises.

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