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The Worst Aldi Protein Drink Was A Salty And Syrupy Letdown

staff@tastingtable.com (Allie Sivak) — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Aldi has a great selection of budget-friendly protein drinks, but there's one in particular you'll want to skip due to its poor flavor.

The 16 All-Time Best Ways To Customize Your Starbucks Order

staff@tastingtable.com (Dani Zoeller) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:20:00 +0000

Sick of your usual Starbucks order? Try out one (or more) of these fun customizations to your drink to make it into something new and unforgettable.

The Fiber-Packed Addition You Haven't Tried In Your Smoothies Yet

staff@tastingtable.com (Rachel Dennis) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Breakfast smoothies are a relatively new phenomenon, and adding a vintage morning ingredient can help ensure your gut is set for the day ahead.

Upgrade Your Homemade Smoothies With An Unexpected Pickled Topping

staff@tastingtable.com (Daraisha Cosby) — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:40:00 +0000

Looking to add a new twist to that boring old breakfast smoothie? Look past the oats and the chia seeds - what you're really missing is this pickled prize.

The Crunchy Snack That Belongs On Top Of Your Next Smoothie

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:10:00 +0000

Top off your next smoothie with a generous portion of this crunchy snack to change up the texture and taste of the snack.

The Make-Ahead Ginger Wellness Shots You'll Want For Every Sore Throat

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:10:00 +0000

At some point in the year, you'll inevitably wake up feeling sick -- but, when that day comes, you'll be glad you prepped these wellness shots.

The First Milkshake Was Blended At A Walgreens Pharmacy

staff@tastingtable.com (Wendy Leigh) — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:40:00 +0000

Walgreens has evolved over the years as a pharmacy, and what it's offered to customers has changed, too. Did you know the first milkshake was blended at one?

Turn Avocado Into Its Own Creamy (And Dairy-Free) Beverage With Ease

staff@tastingtable.com (Claire Redden) — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Got avocados? Turn them into a creamy, dairy-free drink perfect for a hot summer day. It requires only a few staple ingredients and a blender to make.

Here's A Clever Way To Use Leftover Coconut Milk That You'll Want To Try ASAP

staff@tastingtable.com (Rudraansh Bundela) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:40:00 +0000

If you opened up a can of coconut milk for a recipe and are not quite sure how to finish it up, we have a juicy tip for you to elongate its shelf life.

This Fast Food Chain Is The Rumored Inventor Of The Beloved ICEE Drink

staff@tastingtable.com (Persy House) — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:30:00 +0000

You may associate Icees with convenience stores, but it was actually the owner of this fast food chain that invented the cold, slushy treat.

Prue Leith's No-Waste Banana Smoothie Uses The Part You Usually Toss

staff@tastingtable.com (Courtney Iseman) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 23:40:00 +0000

When people buy bananas, they typically only consume the sweet pulp. However, Prue Leith can see the appeal of using more of the fruit in smoothies.

Bulk Up Smoothies With This Nearly-Tasteless Vegetable

staff@tastingtable.com (Kashmir Brummel) — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:40:00 +0000

This vegetable is a great way to give your smoothies a creamier and more milkshake-like consistency. The best part? It won't even affect the drink's flavor.

What Exactly Is Protein Water And How Nutritious Is It?

staff@tastingtable.com (Deepak N) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:10:00 +0000

Protein water is taking the recovery-drink market by storm, but exactly what health benefits do these beverages deliver, and where do they fall short?

Follow This Ice Cream Connoisseur's Tips For Making The Thickest Milkshakes

staff@tastingtable.com (Allie Sivak) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000

It's no secret that the best milkshakes come down to a blend of ice cream and whole milk -- but how to make the thickest shake isn't always so straightforward.

Here's Why Your Homemade Milkshake Has A Gritty Texture (And How To Avoid It)

staff@tastingtable.com (Nathan Legare) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

While making them is as easy as scooping, blending, and pouring, the wrong choice of ice cream can lead to an unpleasant, gritty milkshake.

Review: Peet's Coffee Fall Menu Delivers Big Flavors (And One Flop)

staff@tastingtable.com (Lei Shishak) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 21:26:11 +0000

The autumn wave of menu releases is here. Peet's Coffee has come out of the gate with a quality lineup of innovative beverages and food, and we tried them.

The Secret Ingredient You Need For A Seriously Smooth Homemade Milkshake

staff@tastingtable.com (Rachel S.) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:40:00 +0000

You may have tried adding powdered milk to amp up your milkshakes, but this surprising, umami ingredient is a sure-fire way for a creamy concoction.

Greek Yogurt Vs. Regular Yogurt: Which Is Better For Smoothies?

staff@tastingtable.com (Javaria Akbar) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:10:00 +0000

Greek yogurt and regular yogurt can both be great additions to a fruit smoothie, but one variety of yogurt that can be a bit better for a blended drink.

The Simple Trick To Making Drinks With Watermelon

staff@tastingtable.com (Rachel S.) — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 22:10:00 +0000

If you are using watermelon in a summery drink and skipping this critical (and simple) step, you are setting yourself up for disappointment.

This Starbucks Frappuccino Is One Of The Heaviest On The Menu, According To A Former Barista

staff@tastingtable.com (Claire Redden) — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 23:40:00 +0000

If you're looking for a light Starbucks treat, one former barista warns against ordering this surprisingly heavy Frappuccino and recommends some alternatives.