Safeway Guides
Which Tea Helps with Sleep and Stress?
A warm cup of tea before bed helps a lot of people wind down, and most of why it works has nothing to do with the herb in the bag. The tea is caffeine-free,…
Does Pickle Juice Help Muscle Cramps?
Pickle juice can help stop a cramp that's already started, faster than water, based on a few small studies. The reason isn't the salt, even though that's the…
What Does Peppermint Tea Do?
Peppermint tea is a caffeine-free herbal drink that may ease mild, everyday digestive complaints like gas, bloating, and post-meal fullness. The strong resea…
What Is Beet Juice, and What Does It Do?
Beet juice is pressed from beetroot. It's deep red, with an earthy, slightly sweet taste, and many bottles add a little lemon to cut the earthiness. It comes…
What Is Apple Cider Vinegar? How It's Made, What It Does, and Which to Buy
What apple cider vinegar is, how it's made, whether it has alcohol, what the research says it does, and which ACV to buy at Safeway.
Coconut Water at Safeway
Coconut water sits in the beverage case wearing a promise: nature's sports drink. It's the clear liquid from a young green coconut, a little sweet and a litt…
Tart Cherry Juice: Common Questions About Inflammation, Gout, and Exercise Recovery
Most people first hear about tart cherry juice for sleep. But the same compounds that may help with sleep also have anti-inflammatory properties (meaning the…
Granola, Muesli and Flake Cereal Compared
The granola, muesli and flake cereals on our shelves, from Open Nature and O Organics to Bob's Red Mill, compared by sugar, fiber and real serving size.
Granola, Cereal, Breakfast and Protein Bars Explained
Granola bar, cereal bar, breakfast biscuit, protein bar, chewy and crunchy. All are five products on the same shelf, with slight differences. You find them s…
Cereal Box Dates, Staleness and Sogginess
The date printed on cereal boxes helps you judge when the cereal has its best flavor and texture. Cereal past the date impacts the quality of it. Because rea…
How to Pick the Right Pancake Mix and Actually Make Good Pancakes
Most pancake mixes don't contain egg. How to choose between complete, traditional, buttermilk, protein and gluten-free mixes, and make boxed pancakes fluffier.
Steel-Cut vs Rolled vs Instant Oats: Which Should You Buy?
All oatmeal starts as the same thing: a whole oat grain called a groat. The difference between steel-cut, rolled, and instant is how much that groat gets cho…
What to Put in Your Oatmeal (And What to Watch Out for)
Plain oatmeal is about 150 calories with 5 grams of protein. Good foundation. Bland meal. What you add to it is the difference between a breakfast that carri…
Turkey Gravy and Stuffing: Make-Ahead Steps, Safe Temperatures and What to Buy
In short, gravy can be made two days early, while stuffing is safest baked in its own dish. These two guidelines take the pressure off Thursday when you are…
Thai Curry Paste vs Curry Powder vs Garam Masala
Thai curry paste is a wet blend of chilies and fresh aromatics, curry powder is a dry turmeric-based spice blend, and garam masala is a dry Indian blend of w…
Hot Sauce and Chili Sauce Styles Explained
The first ingredient listed tells you what kind of hot sauce is found in a bottle. This is because under Food and Drug Administration (FDA) labeling rules, i…
Why Honey Crystallizes and How to Read The Label
You may take a jar of honey from the cupboard and find it thick, cloudy, and gritty. It might look like there is sugar settled at the bottom, or the whole ja…
Yellow, Dijon, Spicy Brown, Whole Grain and Honey Mustard Explained
Mustard seeds come from the mustard plant, a relative of cabbage and broccoli, and people have been grinding them into a condiment for thousands of years. Bo…
The Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder
Baking soda and baking powder are found side by side on grocery shelves, and both look like simple white powders in small containers. Both are chemical leave…
A Guide to Milk: What Whole, 2%, Skim, Lactose-Free, A2 and Ultra-Filtered Actually Mean
The main difference between the milk types at Safeway is the fat content, and therefore the calories, with almost everything else staying the same. A cup of…
What's the Difference Between Heavy Cream, Whipping Cream, Half-and-Half, and Buttermilk?
In Safeway's dairy case, heavy whipping cream, half-and-half, and buttermilk sit a few feet apart in cartons that look nearly the same. What separates them i…
What Does "Cage-Free, Grade A, Large, Brown" Mean On an Egg Carton?
On a carton of eggs you might have noticed words like Cage-Free, Grade A, Large, and Brown, one after another. Open Nature's carton in Safeway's egg case car…
Cottage Cheese at Safeway
Cottage cheese spent decades as the sad thing on the side of a diet plate, a scoop next to a canned peach half. Then it came back. The same tub your grandmot…
How much fiber should you eat and the best high-fiber foods at Safeway
25 grams a day for women. 38 grams for men. Most Americans eat about 16, and only about 5% of the population hits the target.
Yogurt for Gut Health and Bloating According to the Research
Yogurt with live cultures helps many people digest lactose and may ease mild bloating. What the research supports, how to read the label, and when it causes gas.
Eggs and Cholesterol Why the Advice Changed
For decades, eggs were the villain. The American Heart Association told people to eat no more than three a week, and the yolk's 186 milligrams of cholesterol…
Thanksgiving for Two to Six: Turkey Breast, Smaller Birds and How Much to Buy
For two to six people, a bone-in turkey breast may be better than a whole bird. It roasts in under 3½ hours at 325 °F, carves into neat slices, and still yie…
Thanksgiving Leftovers: How Long They Keep and What to Make With Them
Thanksgiving leftovers will keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. For a meal on Thursday, finish or freeze everything by Sunday or Monday. When placed in…
Thanksgiving Dinner Timeline: What to Do Each Day From One Week Out
Order a ready-to-heat turkey, prime rib or ham holiday dinner, or cook it yourself with our day-by-day Thanksgiving timeline: thaw dates, make-ahead days and roast times.
Trash Bag Size Chart: What Size Do You Need, and What Does Mil Mean?
Trash bag size chart: which gallon size fits your can, the flat size printed on each box, what mil thickness means, and how to measure your can.
Meal Prep Containers: Glass, Plastic, and How Many Compartments You Need
Start with how long the container needs to stay in your kitchen. A thin plastic ten-pack makes sense when you are portioning lunches for this week or sending…
What's the Difference Between Storage Bags, Freezer Bags, and Sandwich Bags?
A food storage bag can hold leftovers in the refrigerator, but it's a thinner film and gives frozen food less protection from air. Air dries the food's surfa…
What's the Difference Between Parchment, Wax Paper, Foil, and Freezer Paper?
Wax paper can melt and smoke when it goes into a hot oven. The mistake is easy to make because wax paper and parchment paper look much the same on the shelf.…
The Best Way to Soften Fabrics in the Wash
When it comes to doing laundry, everyone wants their clothes to feel soft and comfortable. In this article, we will explore various methods to achieve that p…
Scent Boosters: The Secret to Getting That Lasting Clean Laundry Smell
There's nothing like that fresh-out-of-the-dryer smell, but achieving the perfect, comforting scent can sometimes be tricky. Whether you're trying to find th…
Allergies, Eczema, and Laundry: How to Protect Sensitive Skin
If your skin reacts after wearing freshly washed clothes, fragrance or dye in the detergent is the usual place to start looking. The American Academy of Derm…
What the Label On a Hand Sanitizer Mean
Start with the Drug Facts panel. Hand sanitizer is an FDA-regulated nonprescription drug, so the back of the bottle lists its active ingredient, purpose, use…
What's the Difference Between Body Wash, Bar Soap, Shower Gel, and Castile?
Bar soap and body wash are both cleanser where one is solid and the other is a liquid. "Beauty bar" usually points to a synthetic-detergent cleanser. "Castil…
What's the Difference Between Whitening Strips, Toothpaste, and Charcoal?
Whitening strips use peroxide to lighten tooth color. Whitening toothpaste and charcoal toothpaste work differently, they scrub stains from the surface but d…
Antiseptic vs Fluoride Mouthwash: What the Labels Mean
Antiseptic mouthwash kills the germs behind plaque, gingivitis and bad breath; fluoride rinse fights cavities. How to read the label at Safeway.
How to Read a Moisturizer Label
Every moisturizer, from a basic store lotion to a department-store face cream, works through the same three kinds of ingredient. Humectants draw water into t…
Sulfate-Free vs Clarifying Shampoo: What the Labels Mean
Sulfate-free shampoos clean gently; clarifying ones strip buildup, usually with sulfates. What each label means, who it suits, and what to buy at Safeway.
Keto-Friendly Recipes and Products at Safeway
A keto diet keeps daily net carbs low (most plans target 20-50 grams), with most calories coming from fat and a moderate amount from protein. The shopping li…
What to Eat On Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Medications: a Safeway Shopping Guide
Your appetite shrank. A meal that used to feel normal now feels like too much. This guide is for the cart you have to rebuild while your body adjusts to a GL…
How to Use SNAP EBT at Safeway (In-Store, Online, and Drive Up & Go)
Safeway accepts SNAP EBT everywhere: in-store, online delivery, and Drive Up & Go pickup. You swipe or insert your card, enter your PIN, and SNAP covers the…
Valentine's Day Flowers at Safeway
Safeway stocks Valentine's flowers in every store, with expanded inventory in the weeks before February 14th. You can walk in and buy from what's on display,…
Valentine's Day at Home with Safeway
A Valentine's dinner at home costs less than a restaurant, avoids the crowded-restaurant-on-Valentine's-Day experience, and lets you control everything from…
Sending Valentine's Gifts Through Safeway Delivery
Safeway's gifting feature lets you send flowers, chocolate-covered strawberries, wine, candy, and other Valentine's items directly to someone else's address.…
Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gifts at Safeway
Safeway stores stay open late on Valentine's Day (hours vary by location) and receive fresh flower shipments through February 14th. You can walk in after wor…
Holiday Desserts: Complete Sweet Endings & Entertaining Guide
Plan Thanksgiving and Christmas desserts with our tested recipes, serving counts, make-ahead tips, and baking staples from our shelves.
Master Guide to Planning, Shopping & Cooking for Any Celebration
Plan your holiday meal with our tested turkey, ham and beef recipes, serving amounts per person, fridge thawing times and shopping lists.
Thanksgiving for Two to Six: Turkey Breast, Smaller Birds and How Much to Buy
For two to six people, a bone-in turkey breast may be better than a whole bird. It roasts in under 3½ hours at 325 °F, carves into neat slices, and still yie…
Thanksgiving Leftovers: How Long They Keep and What to Make With Them
Thanksgiving leftovers will keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. For a meal on Thursday, finish or freeze everything by Sunday or Monday. When placed in…
Thanksgiving Dinner Timeline: What to Do Each Day From One Week Out
Order a ready-to-heat turkey, prime rib or ham holiday dinner, or cook it yourself with our day-by-day Thanksgiving timeline: thaw dates, make-ahead days and roast times.
Turkey Gravy and Stuffing: Make-Ahead Steps, Safe Temperatures and What to Buy
In short, gravy can be made two days early, while stuffing is safest baked in its own dish. These two guidelines take the pressure off Thursday when you are…
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Flowers, Cards, Occasion
Custom Cakes at Safeway: How to Order One or Bake Your Own
Order a custom cake from our bakery online for in-store pickup, see how many people each sheet cake feeds, or bake your own with easy recipes.
Frozen Foods
Magnum Ice Cream at Safeway
Summer starts with a sound. That first bite through a thick chocolate shell, the crack that tells you the ice cream underneath is exactly as cold and smooth…
Soft Drinks
Ginger for Nausea at Safeway: Chews, Teas, and Ginger Beers with Real Ginger
Ginger genuinely helps with nausea, better than almost any other food remedy. Safeway carries it in more forms than most people realize: brewed ginger beer,…