Last year, we assembled a team of Aldi writers, photographers, and bloggers to give their thoughts on the state of the German grocer. A lot has happened since then. Because of recent events, there’s been a spike in grocery shopping, changes…
Eating out is a really fabulous activity, as it can be both a great social experience and a memorable food adventure. Restaurant food tends to be good, and when you pair that with family or friends, you can make for…
For a lot of Aldi shoppers in the United States (and overseas, for that matter), the company’s weekly ad is a bit like Christmas. Every time a new one comes out, you don’t know what you’re going to get. That’s…
Rachael also contributed to this post. This morning, we paid a visit to our local Aldi store to see how it looked in the midst of the coronavirus shopping frenzy. We arrived shortly after the store opened. Here’s what we…
Coronavirus — more technically known as COVID-19 — has been a major news story for much of early 2020. On March 11th, the World Health Organization officially declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, meaning it is now considered a worldwide…
Last fall, I bought a puffer jacket at Aldi for $24.99. I reviewed it here, noting its generous pockets and nice styling. As I wore it throughout the winter, it became my favorite piece of outerwear, even more than an…
My husband likes to make a big traditional corned beef and cabbage meal every year around St. Patrick’s Day. Aldi sells all the components, from corned beef to potatoes to carrots to cabbage. But making that meal can take a…
It’s helpful to keep a stash of food and supplies for emergencies. In our area, depending on the time of year, thunderstorms, tornadoes, heat waves, or ice storms have the potential to cause power outages, while people in other parts…
In December 2019, the city of Wuhan in China — a city with a population of 11 million, but one that is otherwise not well known to most Americans — suddenly became a worldwide story, as reports emerged of a…
From time to time, we’ll get comments or emails from people asking when Aldi is going to come to their area. In many cases, it’s clear the people think we’re Aldi (we’re not), but it highlights a common problem for…
