The winter holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and everything in between. The holidays are a time of celebration and can be especially welcome in the Northern Hemisphere where the hours of daylight steadily decrease and the…
It’s the time of year when Aldi sells all kinds of old-fashioned German and European sweets that are just perfect for enjoying with a hot drink on a cold winter’s day. There’s spiced pfeffernüsse, panettone, erdnussberge peanut cluster, and loaves…
During this time of year, you’re likely to find at least a few treats at Aldi that feature marzipan. For instance, it’s a component of the stollen Aldi sells for the holidays. Marzipan consists primarily of two ingredients: sugar and…
Trader Joe’s — which is Aldi’s cousin — publishes a thorough and entertaining Fearless Flyer around holidays such as Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, and at other times of year, including in the summer, late summer, the back-to-school season, and fall. But the Fearless Flyer can be…
Each week we highlight a few of the more interesting items in the upcoming Aldi weekly ad. Note that, in most areas, the ad takes effect on Wednesday. This week’s theme is winter heating solutions, a new Advent calendar, Christmas…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. In recent years, Aldi has sold some pretty trendy home decor. Their products are often imitations of expensive name brands such as Pottery Barn, or they’re simply lower-priced versions of…
In November of 2023, the FDA launched an investigation into the presence of Salmonella in cantaloupes. First initiated in mid-November, the recall has expanded in late November. At the time of this post, the CDC has reported 99 cases of…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. It’s getting cold outside. At least, that’s true in most parts of the United States. There are some exceptions where the temperature stays about the same year-round, but for most…
Macarons are one of my family’s favorite indulgent treats. This meringue-based dessert features jam, ganache, or buttercream filling sandwiched between two pastry pieces. Macarons are like a fancy sandwich cookie, with each cookie portion featuring a distinct rounded top and…
I majored in English and writing in college, and one of the highlights of my education was participating in a trip to the United Kingdom. An English professor led the trip every year, taking groups of English students to see…
