In December 2019, the city of Wuhan in China — a city with a population of 11 million, but one that is otherwise not well known to most Americans — suddenly became a worldwide story, as reports emerged of a…
Aldi has no shortage of frozen, easy, comfort food-style dinners, from chicken pot pie to salisbury steak to lasagna. One option is the Bremer Shepherd’s Pie. Aldi’s Bremer Shepherd’s Pie cost $5.99 for a 30-oz. box at the time of…
From time to time, we’ll get comments or emails from people asking when Aldi is going to come to their area. In many cases, it’s clear the people think we’re Aldi (we’re not), but it highlights a common problem for…
Aldi has come a long way from being the store known for a lot of processed and less healthy foods, as it was during my childhood. The grocer has increased its selection of fresh foods, produce, organic items, and healthier…
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.…
Vegetarian burgers are all the rage, especially when they’re made with healthy grains like quinoa. Aldi’s distant cousin, Trader Joe’s, offers plenty of choices when it comes to veggie burgers. One option I recently tried from Trader Joe’s are the…
Being a smaller store, Aldi does not typically sell many large items, but sometimes the discount grocer gets into the furniture business. For the past few years, in late winter, Aldi sells a slipper chair and matching storage ottoman. What…
This post contains affiliate links. Lately, Aldi has been a great place to buy keto products. If you’re on a low-carb or no-carb diet, the German grocer sells keto-friendly foods such as riced cauliflower, zero net carbs bread (if you…
Aldi has a pretty big coffee aisle, with a variety of blends and roasts to suit different needs. (Aldi also stocks K-cups if you want them.) Most of these are Regular Buys, available all the time, but Aldi also sells…
Aldi stocks a small selection of toiletries, including facial cleanser, bar soap, razors, and liquid hand soap. I’ve been buying Aldi’s liquid hand soap for years. Source Hand Soap is a Regular Buy that is on shelves year round, and…
