Every season brings with it special treats and limited-edition goodies at Aldi, whether it’s pumpkin everything during the fall, Advent calendars during the winter holidays, or spiral hams for Easter. The summer in particular can be a great time to…
For a discount grocer, Aldi has surprisingly good chocolate. Their milk chocolate bar with hazelnut paste is my family’s favorite chocolate bar for making s’mores. We also pick up several of the different chocolate Advent calendars each holiday season, and…
Each week we highlight a few of the more interesting items in the upcoming Aldi weekly ad. Note that, in our area, the ad takes effect on Wednesday, but in some areas it may take effect as early as Sunday….
It hasn’t been a great week for Trader Joes in terms of product recalls. The latest recall to come down the pipeline is for Trader Joe’s Fully Cooked Falafel, which may contain rocks. This comes on the heels of two…
As a self-employed writer and editor who often eats lunch alone at home while the rest of my family is at work or school, I count on keeping a supply of lunch foods that are easy, fast to prepare, and…
On July 25, 2023, Trader Joe’s recalled its Almond Windmill Cookies and Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies because they may contain rocks. Customers are advised not to eat the cookies. You can return the cookies to Trader Joe’s for…
Each week we highlight a few of the more interesting items in the upcoming Aldi weekly ad. Note that, in our area, the ad takes effect on Wednesday, but in some areas it may take effect as early as Sunday….
This post contains affiliate links. As a writer and editor, I need a way to keep my various projects organized and to mark my progress. Work aside, it’s also helpful to have a way to keep track of various kid…
Aldi is a great store to buy food staples such as bread, milk, eggs, canned goods, and frozen produce. When I want something beyond the basics, I like to shop at Trader Joe’s, which is a distant cousin to Aldi….
Ramen is a noodle dish most people are familiar with. It’s a great comfort food, with a savory, salty broth and soft noodles. The word ramen is Japanese but comes from the Mandarin Chinese word for “pulled noodles.” Ramen’s first…