The Takeout

1 day ago | thetakeout.com | Dennis Lee

After trying and ranking 12 Good & Gather snacks from Target's in-house food brand, we have some serious opinions on which ones are actually good and which don't quite hit the mark. One, unfortunately, has to sink to last place, and it was somewhat of a shocker, even to us. That's because this snack came highly recommended by reviewers on Target's website (where it has five out of five stars). We had high hopes for it, but we'll never repurchase Good & Gather Sweet Cajun Trail Mix.

1 day ago | thetakeout.com | Dennis Lee

You know summer is here when brands start rolling out the s'mores-flavored goods. This time, it's McDonald's that has jumped on the bandwagon with its release of the Hershey's S'mores McFlurry. It has a McDonald's vanilla soft-serve base mixed with Hershey's milk chocolate pieces, graham cracker bits, and soft marshmallows. This brand-new McFlurry will be on menus across the United States from June 10 until August 11.

2 days ago | thetakeout.com | Dennis Lee

We all know Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen for his contributions to American rock and roll. Historically, he has focused on working-class values, but it turns out his favorite sandwich is just as humble as the issues he sings about. In a rapid-fire interview he did on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" some years ago, Colbert asked him about his favorite sandwich of all time. He tells Colbert, "That's easy.

2 days ago | thetakeout.com | Cassie Womack

For most folks, lobster is a rare treat — so it's hard to know what to look for when you want a fresh one. But Mark Murrell picks out prime lobsters for a living, and he gave The Takeout some advice. Murrell is founder, owner, and Chief Curator of Get Maine Lobster, a site that ships live Maine lobsters across the United States. He's also an advisor to the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative. Unless you're buying frozen, you want your lobsters not only live, but also lively.

2 days ago | thetakeout.com | Willow Roberts

While there isn't really such a thing as a bad grilled cheese, not all recipes for this sandwich staple are created equal. From adding mustard to the bread to sprinkling salt on the pan, there are so many ways to take this sandwich to the next level. The ultimate trick, however, is probably the most unimaginative — simply add more cheese. The plot twist here is that you add the extra cheese to the outside of the bread rather than putting it inside the sandwich.