Since we're such advocates of rat snacking, it’s time to delve deeper into the world of snacks at our disposal. Pickles are the epitome of a rat snack – they’re sour, zesty, punchy, salty – all of the things you crave from a satisfying snack. Here are some pickle snacks we think will be a big dillto any brine-loving hottie.
Hidden Valley Pickle Flavored Ranch
Now pretty much every dippable food can get a dill infusion, thanks to this amazing Hidden Valley Ranch flavor. You can also smother your sandwiches and salads in this pickle ranch for added flavor! I'm salivating already.
Kettle Krinkle Cut Dill Pickle Chips
Whoever first thought of making dill pickle flavored chips needs a big kiss, because they are just wow. Each bite delivers a crunchy yet sour taste. The best part is licking off all that flavoring that sticks to your fingers. Yum!
Trader Joe's Perfectly Pickled Pups
I've officially died and gone to pickle heaven. I absolutely can't dill with how addicting this Trader Joe's finger food is. Mini-sized beef franks are met with a hearty layering of dill pickle batter and breadcrumbs – every aspect of this product comes together to make the perfect pickle snack!
Frank's RedHot Dill Pickle Hot Sauce
Dill pickle hot sauce. Let me say that again. Dill pickle hot sauce. You're kidding! This pickle snack is just too good – it carries the ultimate tangy twist to put on chicken wings, lunch wraps, fries, eggs, and more! Frank's has never let me down, and thanks to this new flavor release, things are looking better every day.
Grillo's Pickle de Gallo
This dill pickle salsa is one of the greatest pickle snacks I've ever tried. The fact that I'd never seen or heard of pickle de gallo before now is a crime. Now that this snack is in my possession, I could honestly eat it by the spoonful. Grillo's Pickle de Gallo provides a fresh crunch with each bite, all while maintaining dill-y flavors. It's the perfect companion for sandwiches and salads!
Blue Diamond Spicy Dill Pickle Almonds
For a heartier pickle snack, these dill-infused almonds are an effective pick-me-up. Of course, you're still getting the mouthwatering sourness you crave, but you're also filling up on the benefits of almonds. For a genius pickle snack hack, mix these bad boys in a bowl with pickle chips and pretzels – you get dill pickle trail mix, the right way.
Kernel Season's Dill Pickle Popcorn Seasoning
You know when you reach the bottom of the popcorn bucket, and all that flavoring is sitting in a pool at the bottom just waiting for you to devour it with your buttery fingers? That's the treat you get with this dill pickle popcorn seasoning. Of course, the bites you take along the way will be perfectly pickled, but the end of this snack is the best part.
Martin House Best Maid Pickle Sour
If you aren't getting enough snacks to feed your pickle hankering, this sour beer could be a solution. It packs a punch on the dill side – this dill drink is best when sipped slow.
Oh Snap! Dilly Bites
For when you just need a plain pickle, these Oh Snap snack packs are here to save the day. They're ideal for on-the-go pickle snacking, since the package can be resealed. These chips are crunchy and just plain cool.
Boulder Canyon x Grillo's Pickles Potato Chips
These potato chips are especially buttery, but more than anything, they're pickle-y. They earn their briny quality from none other than Grillo's Pickles, who makes my favorite fresh pickles of all time!
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The '90s were a great time, according to millennials. It was a time of rollerblading, listening to cassette players, playing Super Mario Bros. on Nintendos, having birthday parties at Chuck E. Cheese, and more. Besides this and other pop culture moments that went viral before social media existed, the '90s gave us classic stores we used to frequent as kids.
Despite meeting their demise as the Y2K age took over, we'll never forget the fun memories (and maximalist vibes) these stores gave us!
Take a walk down memory lane by revisiting our favorite '90s stores that will take you back in time (and make you feel old):
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1. Party City
Our hearts are hurting because we don't understand why one of the most popular decor stores is closing. The brand was apparently facing "financial challenges," according to it's CEO Barry Litwin (via CNN). There were other issues behind the scenes, but everything trickled down to money, or a lack thereof.
It's so shocking because some of us just picked up a few holiday items from Party City this month! It was one of the stores that seemed to have everything we needed before Amazon became the mega wholesaler that it is today.
I guess this means we should've cherished Party City a little more because it's officially gone.
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2. Blockbuster
Long before streaming platforms like Netflix and Peacock existed, people used to spend Friday nights looking at rows of VHS movies to rent. If you were lucky, your parents would stop by Blockbuster before picking up pizza for dinner. It was the ultimate '90s treat…until it wasn’t.
When we want to remember what it felt like visiting Blockbuster, we fast forward to that one scene in I Am Legend where Dr. Robert Neville is going to 'rent' movies. It's a little cringe now that we think about it, but it's the closet memory we have of spending at least 30 minutes picking out the VHS or DVD to watch.
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3. Circuit City
Raise your hand if you remember getting your first CD player or computer from Circuit City. The name alone conjures fun memories of running up and down the aisles pretending we could afford all the fun electronics. We watched desktop computers slowly morph into laptops, which seemed like an exciting time. Also, some of us watched our parents lament the cost of the required Texas Instrument calculators we needed for math class.
Although Circuit City isn't around like it used to be, we'll never forget watching the world change through its eyes.
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4. Virgin Music Store
If you wanted to be a part of the cool crowd, you visited the Virgin music store. We aptly remember the neon sign and memorable displays that beckoned to us. Although we could find some of the same CDs at Circuit City, the store’s design didn’t feel stuffy.
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5. Radio Shack
This one’s personal because we stood in lines with our parents when they bought their first cell phones and DVD players. Also, one of our parents may or may not have purchased a very coveted Bratz convertible that played music from Radio Shack.
Even though it wasn’t the biggest store, it gave us a taste of what the future had for us. Little did we know we’d lose this sweet store though.
6. Border's
As much as we love recommending books from Amazon and local bookshops, we miss when Border’s was around. There’s not much to say about this store besides how grown-up we felt when our parents would let us spend time there while they shopped at their favorite stores in the mall.
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7. KB Toys
Aside from Toys ‘R’ Us, we also remember when K.B. Toys was popular. Not unlike today, there wasn’t such a thing as having too many toy stores. Sometimes we found things at K.B.s that felt like a treat. The cluttered aisles probably annoyed our parents, but we were always happy when we were allowed to pick something out.
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8. Wet Seal
Yes, Wet Seal made the list of stores we loved in the '90s. Unlike Goody’s, it was specifically geared towards pre-teens and teens who wanted to wear the latest fashions. It was one of the the places to discover your style at the time even if it meant leaving piles of clothes for weary store associates to put back (sorry!)
Though we miss it, we hope no one tries to revive it because we’re sure we’d see a few outdated fashion trends.
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9. Esprit
This was another store that screamed 'All American Teen Store.' Unlike Wet Seal, the store's layout and clothing were a little more 'sophisticated.' It spoke to teens who are now adults with a sleeker preppy style. It sounds like a reach, but it's not if you think about it. This store could give you logomania, tenniscore, or something that resembled the outfits from Saved By the Bell at the same time.
10. Goody's
Were you really a '90s kid if your mom didn’t drag you to Goody’s? Shockingly enough, we hardly ever complained because it felt like a huge store we could play in. Plus, it had clothes for everyone.
And if there were a sale during BTS season? You could always count on our moms to leave the store with stuffed shopping bags.
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Stanley 1913, the creator of the famed Stanley tumblers you know and love, just recalled millions of cups due to multiple reports of… burn injuries?!
Here’s what to know about the current Stanley cup recall.
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According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC), the Stanley recall covers all Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs. These travel mugs pose a “burn hazard” to sippers who have them since the mugs’ lid threads can shrink when exposed to heat and torque, causing the lid to detach during use.
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Stanley received 91 reports from consumers facing this issue, with 38 burn injuries worldwide. A total of 11 consumers required medical attention from the flaw. The CSPC estimates that about 2.6 million mugs are part of the massive recall.
These are the exact recalled products:
- Switchback 12-ounce mug, product identification number 20-01437
- Switchback 16-ounce mug, product identification numbers 20-01436, 20-02211
- Trigger Action 12-ounce mug, product identification numbers 20-02033, 20-02779, 20-02825
- Trigger Action 16-ounce mug, product identification numbers 20-02030, 20-02745, 20-02957
- Trigger Action 20-ounce mug, product identification numbers 20-02034, 20-02746
“We ask that all customers in possession of either product immediately stop use and reach out to Stanley 1913 for a free replacement lid,” a recent Instagram post from Stanley 1913 reads. “At Stanley 1913, we are committed to constant improvement and are focused on creating quality products that are built for life.”
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If you believe you own any of the recalled products, you can visit www.stanley1913tmrecall.expertinquiry.com/ for a free replacement lid by verifying your mug’s product identification number and place of purchase.
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