We spoke with sommeliers and winemakers for advice on pairing wine with food, including considerations about acidity, complement or contrast, and dessert wines. mashed.com/2270261/expert-ti…

A good bottle of merlot can cost anywhere from $15 to $50 in the budget-friendly range, going up to a couple hundred dollars for those who like to splurge. mashed.com/2275309/price-goo…

New Dollar Tree items include cotton candy-flavored soft ice, zero-sugar freezer bars, chicken and cheese quesadillas, and ready-to-eat pasta meals. mashed.com/2275089/best-new-…

From Oktoberfest lagers to pumpkin ales, the beer world has lots of options for fall 2026. Read on for eight of the very best beers on offer this season. mashed.com/2269259/best-beer…

Some of the best Dollar Tree items include festive fall snack trays and boxes, decorative recipe signs, spooky cocktail shakers, and holiday candle holders. mashed.com/2274934/best-seas…

The best new flavors Oreo released so far in 2026 are its BTS-inspired brown sugar pancake, Firecracker Pop, Deep Fried, banana pudding, and chicken & waffles. mashed.com/2274796/oreo-best…

If you're looking for a dishwasher, you may want to know that models from KitchenAid and Samsung beat Bosch and LG in JD Power's 2026 Satisfaction Study. mashed.com/2274478/jd-power-…

Americans may be intrigued by these popular British chocolate bars that feel both familiar and unique, including Lion Bar, Yorkie, Double Decker, and Fry's. mashed.com/2268694/british-c…

These cookbooks feature recipes that include egg dishes from a fifth-generation chicken farmer to high-quality flour-based baked goods from a pastry chef. mashed.com/2274138/best-cook…

Aldi Finds are dropping in October, and customers will be able to find creamy freeze pops, frozen berries, yogurt bowls, chicken caeser pizza, and breaded fish. mashed.com/2274100/best-new-…

When the time comes to heat up some Kirkland Signature lightly-breaded chicken breast chunks, the oven will work fine, but the air fryer is better. mashed.com/2266411/costco-ki…

The eight new Aldi Finds of October 2026 include new trail mix flavors, oat milk latte cold brew, a dill pickle pizza, sweet covered pretzels, and two beers. mashed.com/2274076/best-item…

Sam's Club is rolling out fall favorites that have customers chatting online, including pumpkin pie, festive fall cookware, stuffing mix, and artisan bread. mashed.com/2273548/best-item…

Adventurous eaters will enjoy the delicious sweet-and-savory combination of these Tombstone five-cheese and pepperoni pizzas topped with candy corns. mashed.com/2271839/tombstone…

Swapping out potato salad's usual potatoes for another form — curly fries — is a fresh take on the favorite side dish. mashed.com/2267048/easy-pota…

From Founders All Day IPA to Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing, drinks professionals say that these are the IPAs that are most suitable for beginners. mashed.com/2268518/best-ipa-…

Some of the best new items at Walmart include brown butter cookie coffee, strawberry shortcake dessert bars, nacho cheese Doritos, and pumpkin sandwich cookies. mashed.com/2272771/best-new-…

The best new items to buy at Costco in October 2026 include Halloween-themed energy drinks, Italian wafers, a stovetop popcorn maker, and s'mores dip. mashed.com/2272761/best-item…

If you want a high-quality coffeemaker in 2026, you can expect to spend between $180 and $600, but this depends on what kind of brew you prefer. mashed.com/2272421/how-much-…

In 1870, George Garvin Brown pioneered the bottling of whiskey, and he named the brand "Old Forester" after the local physician, Dr. William Forrester. mashed.com/2267829/americas-…