Susan B. Barnes

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Susan B. Barnes is a food, travel and lifestyle journalist who is as comfortable bicycling through Italian olive groves and sampling fermented shark in Iceland as she is whipping up baked goods and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. She's an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and the Society of American Travel Writers.

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Latest from Susan B. Barnes

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Thanksgiving Planner: How Much Food to Make for Your Small, Medium, or Large Gathering
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You’re Not Imagining It—Reese’s Are Actually Getting Smaller, According to New Data
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You're Using the Wrong Bread for Croutons
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How To Help North Carolina: Our Allstar Recommends These Hurricane Helene Food Aid Organizations
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The Science-Backed Secret to the Crispiest Roasted Potatoes
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Costco's Rotisserie Chicken Is Making People Sick—Again
bean broth
We Asked Bean Experts to Settle the Debate: Do You Have to Soak Dried Beans?
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The Secret to the Best Banana Cake Ever
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The Secret to Keeping Pesto Bright Green, According to a Professional Chef
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Why You Should Rethink This Common Use for Foil
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Cascade Settles the Debate: Should You Be Rinsing Your Plates Before Loading the Dishwasher?
Plastic Wrap in the Microwave
The Truth About Using Plastic Wrap in the Microwave, According to the Experts at Saran Wrap
Mustard Storage
French’s Settles the Debate: This Is the Best Place to Store Mustard
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Planters Settles the Debate: This Is the Best Place to Store Nuts
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You’re Not Losing Your Mind—Egg Prices Are Rising Again
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Which Groceries Are Actually Cheaper at Costco?
Eggflation Lawsuit
The Real Reason Eggs Got So Expensive, According to a New Lawsuit
Cheapest Place to Buy Sugar Right Now
This Is the Cheapest Place To Buy Sugar Right Now
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This Is The Cheapest Place To Buy Butter Right Now
Three potatoes on a red burst on a yellow background.
There’s a New Type of Potato in Stores That’s So Creamy You Don’t Even Need Butter
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PSA: You Might Want to Stock up on Sugar Now Before Prices Get Even Higher
A Reese's tree-shaped peanut butter cup next to a Reese's egg-shaped peanut butter cup.
How Reese's Hearts and Eggs Differ From the Other Seasonal Shapes, According to a Hershey's Employee
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The Best & Worst Times to Shop at Costco
Thanksgiving dinner complete with a roasted turkey on a bed of citrus and fresh herbs, gravy, a beet salad, mashed sweet potatoes and wine all on a purple tablecloth-lined table.
Which Holiday Foods Are Worth Making From Scratch Versus Buying From the Store?