Rachael also contributed to this post. Earlier this year, Aldi announced that it was bringing Instacart grocery delivery nationwide across the United States, following a pilot year in various test markets. Since then, it has gradually rolled out the program, finally landing in our Midwest neck of the woods just…
In the past, Aldi was very particular about what forms of payment it accepted. This may have been due, in part, to Aldi’s German origins, since Germans use cash more than many other groups do. Times though, have changed, and Aldi has steadily expanded the forms of payment it takes…
EDITOR’S NOTE: This post covers the 8-quart Ambiano 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker. You can read about the smaller 6-quart 6-in-1 Pressure Cooker here. Over the last few years, nothing has captured the attention of the home cooking world quite like Instant Pots. If a website covers food in any way, chances…
EDITOR’S NOTE: This review deals with the Aldi US mobile app version 3.9 (release date August 2018). We will periodically update the review if the app experiences a major change in features or performance. We truly live in a mobile world. While desktops and laptops are still around, especially for…
On the fourth Thursday in November, Americans celebrate the holiday known as Thanksgiving. The following day is known as “Black Friday,” taking its name from the idea that businesses go from being “in the red” — or losing money — to being “in the black” — or being profitable. (Black Friday…
There are some things that seem to never change. The sun rises. Families argue over politics and religion. Taxes. And people online claim to have Aldi coupons. So what’s the scoop? Does Aldi do electronic coupons? What about print coupons? Or manufacturer’s coupons for name-brand products? Let’s look at these…
Clothing and apparel are a small but steady part of Aldi’s rotating inventory. Whether it’s coats, shirts, shorts, pajamas, or even belts, Aldi tends to carry the equivalent of a wardrobe when you take the year together as a whole. Footwear is part of the lineup, and in our experience…
In the 1980s, the dairy industry launched a campaign to convince America that milk does a body good. In recent years, milk has become a flashpoint for debate, both in terms of its health benefits and the conditions in which America’s dairy cattle are raised. Although there is disagreement on…
Few people really like dealing with warranties. A warranty means that, by definition, a product you bought isn’t working the way it’s supposed to. It means the time and effort to contact someone, combined with possibly having to pack up a product and / or be deprived of its use…
If you’re like us, no holiday gets you thinking about food quite like Thanksgiving. The big Thanksgiving feast is a legendary pastime in the United States, from the ham and turkey to the millions of side items. It can also be an expensive holiday meal to host, which is what…
