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 more Fourth of July picnic and…
Okay, I’ll admit it: I’m a foodie. I love to cook, I have a penchant for fresh, organic meats and produce, and thanks to watching old Julia Child videos, I know how to make a béchamel sauce from scratch. You might expect me to do most of my shopping at…
Aldi offers several varieties of protein bars and granola bars in the breakfast and snack aisle. Today, we’re looking at the Millville Protein Chewy Bars. These protein bars come in two flavors: Peanut, Dark Chocolate and Almond as well as Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter. My biggest concern when buying snack…
When it comes to being outdoors in the summer heat, nothing is more important than water. In my hiking experience, few things are more irritating than 1) a water bottle that sweats into my backpack or 2) a water bottle that doesn’t keep the water cold. That’s where a double-walled…
Aldi doesn’t lack for chicken. Chicken wings, chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, and even whole boxes of chicken (regular or Southern style). Kirkwood is the most common Aldi brand for anything chicken related, whether it be Regular Buys or Special Buys. Such is the case with this: Kirkwood Whole Grain Chicken…
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 a lot of patriotism, with decorations,…
I stumbled upon Aldi’s line of hot pockets liveGfree Stuffed Sandwiches almost by accident. I was looking for an easy, healthy, and preferably vegetarian frozen lunch option to take to work, and I was tired of paying high prices for bland food from other grocery stores. I first tried the Spinach,…
Pasta is pasta, right? Most boxed, dry pastas are pretty self-explanatory. You boil some water, throw the pasta in until it’s cooked al dente, and then mix with your favorite sauce. Aldi’s Reggano Elbow Macaroni is no different. What makes this pasta special is the recipe on the back of…
Compact flashlights are a useful tool, even in the era when cell phones can do just about everything. While an LED bulb from a smartphone can be helpful in a pinch, nothing beats the brightness and ease of holding that comes from a traditional flashlight, especially one that can put…
One of the great pastimes of a hot summer is time in the water. Over the years, we’ve tried out our share of pools and sprinklers, with mixed success. Aldi sells a generous amount of that stuff in the early summer, from things you can float on to things you…
