Are store brands cheap all around? Some stores claim that the “house” brand is just as good in quality but cheaper. Others say that the house brand is better that the national brands. It is very frustrating that they... (22 replies, last updated by Chew on That September 5, 2008)

I’m a big fan of store brands. I practically live off President’s Choice (Loblaws) and Merit Selection (Loeb), not to mention the Trader Joe’s stuff now that I’m in the States. But once in a while, I come... (13 replies, last updated by rexsreine September 9, 2007)

The quality of chocolate in Choxie-branded items seems to vary pretty widely depending on what you buy. The chocolate coating the use for things like raisins, nuts, bridge mix, espresso beans, etc. is tasteless wax. The... (11 replies, last updated by toodie jane October 26, 2006)

(following the portions, hunting down the right herbs, etc.) so I was wondering if anyone knew any amazin marinades for tofu that could be picked up at the local grocery stores. Thanks in advance! (12 replies, last updated by michelley May 31, 2009)

store brands. I’m posting here just for your information. http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/DOCKETS/98p1121/ext0002.pdf Do you know of any other large manufacturers which make store brands that you can share with us? For... (22 replies, last updated by renov8r April 28, 2008)

What’s the best store in the city to find unique, small-batch or hard-to-find spirits? Ideally below 52nd street. (4 replies, last updated by Senor Popusa March 31, 2007)

Any recommendations for a good balsamic vinegar brand that I can buy at a grocery store? I saw the old threads that talk about places downtown to purchase but I live in Richmond Hill...hoping not to have to travel too far for a... (11 replies, last updated by TorontoJo June 21, 2008)

I used to use CookDo brand. It comes in a foil pouch inside a box – don’t be looking for it among the bottles. Now I use this recipe which is really easy. Maybe, since it’s based on bean pastes, it would be like... (1 reply, last updated by wombat December 13, 2007)

is pretty good, thanks to the inherent tartness of red cherries. But these toppings tend to be short on whole fruit and long on the red gloppy sauce they are packed in. Is there a brand that is a cut above the rest or another... (3 replies, last updated by AnneInMpls August 30, 2006)

I have a craving for GoldenSpoon style yogurt but it’s closed now.. which brand in a grocery store (Pavilions, Safeway etc) most resembles the frozen yogurt at Golden Spoon and other frozen yogurt establishments? (0 replies, last updated by jackie100 August 10, 2009)

I am a big fan of this readily available (a+p)cold-smoked, no preservative brand. I am curious as to why it costs 35%-100%+ less than other available brands (acme, etc.). Thoughts? (1 reply, last updated by LT from LF May 5, 2005)

Those who consume a lot of egg whites in their diet, what is the best brand of egg whites in cartons (i.e. Egg Beater, Pepito’s, Trader Joe’s). I normally grab the one from Trader Joe’s just because it’s... (2 replies, last updated by gmm August 20, 2008)

(online, or elsewhere). Are there any knive shops or kitchen/restaurant supply stores that carry this brand in the Boston area? (7 replies, last updated by ChefJune May 7, 2007)

I’m looking for recommendations for multigrain bread available at chain grocery stores. It must be healthy (re: primarily whole grains as opposed to enriched or refined) AND taste good at the same time. If you could list... (23 replies, last updated by mtlalex September 23, 2009)

I took a quick look in my fridge and cabinets to answer this question. I always buy store brand eggs, and I can’t detect any difference when I buy more expensive brands. I buy Trader Joe’s butter, which is much... (54 replies, last updated by lawgirl3278 December 24, 2008)