Rachael is the Co-founder of Aldi Reviewer. When she isn't busy shopping at Aldi, she enjoys cooking, gardening, writing gothic romance, and collecting more houseplants than she probably should. You can learn more about her at rachaelsjohnston.com.
If there’s one type of food that’s entirely too easy to overeat, it has to be carbs. Give me a chewy and crusty hunk of buttered artisan bread alongside a good cup of soup, or some soft breadsticks with an…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Why pay for a gym membership when you can exercise in the comfort of your own home? You don’t need a lot of fancy equipment. You can get a good…
Italian food is popular in my family. Specifically, we like pasta. When my brother and sister-in law hosted our extended family during the holidays, they set out a pasta bar in their kitchen for dinner one night with multiple pots…
Trader Joe’s shared the results last week of its yearly poll of customers’ favorite products. The grocer, which is a cousin to Aldi, asked shoppers what nine TJ’s products they would take with them to a deserted island, and more…
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 is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Toast is a component of a lot of great meals. Crispy warm slices of bread slathered with peanut butter are an easy breakfast favorite in my house. We also like…
You never know what may show up in the middle aisle at Aldi. Sometimes the grocer stocks practical products such as cookware or home furniture. Other times, Aldi sells products that are purely fun or have a certain novelty or…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated for December of 2023. Aldi is a great place to buy exercise equipment and fitness gear. My family regularly uses an Aldi exercise bike, along with an…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Walk into Aldi and you’re likely to spot at least a couple of kitchen gadgets in the middle aisle at any given time. The selection changes constantly based on what’s…
Aldi has long sold a selection of Chinese-American takeout-style foods. Some options are better than others, and their General Tso’s Chicken and Mandarin Orange Chicken are often in my deep freezer for nights when we want something easy. I also…