I'm a dietitian and former Trader Joe's employee who shops at the store weekly. Here are 10 of my favorite things to buy in the summer.

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I grab lots of tasty snacks at Trader Joe's during the summer.

Leah Kern

I made Ina Garten's 5-ingredient steak recipe. The filet mignon was just as good as some of the meals I've had at steak houses.

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I made Ina Garten's recipe for restaurant-quality steaks at home.

Terri Peters

Former Disney World employees share 8 of their favorite places to eat in the theme parks

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There are hundreds of dining options across Disney World.

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I tried Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop pizza, and it's actually … pretty good?

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Photo illustration of Gwyneth Paltrow with pizzas behind her.

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Meet Chili's culinary director who creates new dishes for a living and has the best 'secret menu' hack

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Brian Paquette and his team develop new menu items at Chili's Grill & Bar.

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I tried Dolly Parton's corn bread and it was one of the easiest recipes I've ever made

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Dolly Parton's cornbread
I made Dolly Parton's corn bread, and it was delicious.

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The 91-year-old owner of the iconic Hollywood Arby's has closed the restaurant after 55 years due to the pandemic and California's $20 minimum wage

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The Hollywood Arby's location in 2010.

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Nearly half of New York City's vulnerable older adults have faced food insecurity in the last year, new study finds

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A Citymeals on Wheels worker delivers a bag of groceries to an older man inside an apartment building in New York City.

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I visited the 'best cheap eats' spot in Florida. My $10 breakfast was so good I'd drive 7 hours to get it again.

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As a food writer who travels a lot, Yelpers never steer me wrong for restaurant recommendations. Eating at Gypsea Crepes was no exception.

Terri Peters

I compared Martha Stewart's and Ina Garten's BLT sandwiches, and I preferred the recipe with store-bought mayo

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I tried making Martha Stewart's and Ina Garten's signature BLT sandwiches.

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