This post contains affiliate links. Somehow it was appropriate that it fell on Valentine’s Day. That’s because February 14, 2020, was the night we ate the last jar of the best store-bought tikka we could find. We’d been putting this…
In my experience, there is no worse time to try and get flowers for loved ones than the days leading up to and including Valentine’s Day. For one, many places are busy, especially places devoted to flowers. More than once,…
Recently, I had to have oral surgery, which required me to stick to soft foods for a few days. We always keep a few Aldi items around for review purposes when the situation is right, and I figured that was…
A favorite lunch meal in our household is grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. We make the combination at all times of the year, but we’re particularly partial to it during the colder months. While we can and do make…
I’m a fan of mushrooms. I especially like them sauteed in butter, then placed on top of a burger, but I also will take uncooked ones as a salad topping. I’m also not opposed to eating sauteed mushrooms just own…
Tex-Mex is a popular thing in the United States, and not just in the American Southwest. From Taco Bell to mom-and-pop local restaurants, you’re liable to find tacos, burritos, and nachos even in small Midwest towns. Most grocers carry a…
Nestled in the middle of a typical Aldi grocery store, one can find a modest little health and hygiene section. This section includes things like soap, face wash, razors, and dental products, but it also plays host to a small…
This post contains affiliate links. Everyone knows that, come January, the world collectively decides to get in better shape. Everyone also knows that, come February, the world is not as committed to collectively getting in shape as it was in…
This post contains affiliate links. There are a number of ways to make macaroni and cheese. The best way, in my opinion, is the homemade baked stuff. Time doesn’t always allow that, though, so the next best option is to…
Americans love heat-from-frozen entrees, as they’re usually quick and easy. Microwaveable foods are always popular, but ones that are bakeable are also a draw. The downside is that 1) they might not taste as good as made-from-scratch foods and 2)…
