When I was growing up, margarine and butter substitutes were all the rage, but lately many people have returned to using traditional real butter in their kitchens, especially as we’ve come to learn that butter may not be so unhealthy…
This post contains affiliate links. Pancakes and waffles are both breakfast classics. Pancakes — known in some parts of the U.S. as flapjacks — have been popular for thousands of years, thanks to the ease of making them. Waffles, meanwhile,…
Meatballs and breakfast are not two things I think of pairing together. When I think of meatballs, I’m more likely to think of, say, a dinner meal where spaghetti is involved. But meatballs can come in different varieties, and with…
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….
Besides bandages and pain relievers, a staple of any medicine cabinet or home first aid kit is a reliable thermometer, especially these days. You can stock up pretty well on basic health supplies at Aldi, from allergy nasal spray and…
Aldi is a great place to buy quality chocolate without breaking your budget. We’re big fans of their Regular Buy Choceur-brand chocolate bars with hazelnut paste, and their peanut butter cups aren’t bad either. Aldi also sells some good chocolate…
A griddle is a useful kitchen tool, great for making fried or over easy eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage patties or links, bacon, hash browns, or even burgers or grilled cheese sandwiches. You can purchase simple griddles that go over…
French toast is a breakfast favorite. If you make it homemade, dipping the bread in egg before frying it on a skillet, you get a little protein boost from the eggs, which makes French toast a slightly more filling meal…
Aldi has a history of copying popular name brand products and packaging, sometimes rather shamelessly. From soup to rolls to premium ice cream, or just about anything really, if there’s a name-brand food out there, Aldi has probably tried to…
Aldi often sells mangos, both fresh and dried. I’ve purchased both kinds over the years for the mango lovers in my household. Recently, Aldi upped its mango game by selling chocolate covered dried mango as a limited-time special, so I…
