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Holiday wine bargains

We found more than 30 CR Best Buys in red and white varietals.

More-healthful holiday stuffings

Four among 15 popular stuffings earned a "good" for nutrition.

Why buy pricey spices?

Next time you replenish the spice rack, check price differences between brands.

Tasty lower-fat snacks

Staffers sampled lower-fat snacks and found some tasty enough to try.

Turkey gravies

Our trained tasters tried 10 products—dry mixes, canned, and jarred.

Holiday table "Oops!" remedies

Remove spilled wine from the tablecloth, and more.

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Chardonnay

Wine

Find the best buy for your budget.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal

Long-cooking oats were better than instants.

Light ice cream

Light ice cream

The vanilla and chocolate winners of our taste-off.
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