Each week we highlight a few of the more interesting items in the upcoming Aldi ad. Note that, in our area, the ad takes effect on Wednesday, but in some areas it may take effect as early as today, Sunday. This week’s theme includes Christmas decorations, Christmas candy and food,…
Few people really like dealing with warranties. A warranty means that, by definition, a product you bought isn’t working the way it’s supposed to. It means the time and effort to contact someone, combined with possibly having to pack up a product and / or be deprived of its use…
If you’re like us, no holiday gets you thinking about food quite like Thanksgiving. The big Thanksgiving feast is a legendary pastime in the United States, from the ham and turkey to the millions of side items. It can also be an expensive holiday meal to host, which is what…
My family likes quiche, and I often make it homemade. When Aldi sold frozen Bremer Bistro quiche in two flavors as Special Buys (ALDI Finds), I had to give them both a try. The quiche comes in either a Savory Lorraine flavor with Monterey jack cheese and bacon or a…
We have to admit that one of the more impressive things Aldi has pulled off in recent years is its selection of ethnic foods. I mean, I’m happy enough that Aldi sells a decent burger and fries, but the way the grocer has been able to weave in Mexican, Indian,…
Each week we highlight a few of the more interesting items in the upcoming Aldi ad. Note that, in our area, the ad takes effect on Wednesday, but in some areas it may take effect as early as today, Sunday. This week’s products include holiday decorations, kitchen gadgets and accessories…
Macaroni and cheese is the classic make-it-fast comfort food. Whether as a side item or as the main course, it’s the kind of thing you warm up to on a cold day or pair with fried chicken during an evening feast. Aldi has a couple of Regular Buy mac and…
My husband and I are not wine drinkers, but we were intrigued when Aldi announced it was bringing Festive Collection Wine Advent Calendars to its U.S. stores. We were more intrigued when we learned each store would get a very limited supply of calendars. Some people speculated each store would…
A year ago, my grade school-aged daughter signed up to participate in Girls on the Run, a program for grade school-aged girls that culminates in a 5K run in November. Families are asked to have an adult sign up to run with each girl, and, for various reasons, that job…
While eating at a Mexican restaurant not long ago, a fellow diner who has been to Mexico several times mentioned that one dish on the menu — huevos rancheros — is a popular dish in that country. I didn’t order it at the time, but Aldi caught my attention recently…
