With apologies to Aldi, every time I see a Brookdale product on an Aldi shelf, I think “prepper food.” Part of it is because a few Brookdale products are actually popular with some preppers. The label, which has been around…
Among the types of desserts Aldi sells year round, the best have to include the mini cream puffs and mini éclairs sold in unassuming bulk plastic boxes in the freezer section. They’re generally stocked on the bottom shelf in the…
Aldi has never shied away from selling products that boldly imitate pricier name brands. Whether it’s cereal, rolls, peanut butter, or . . . crackers. Just about everyone is familiar with Pepperidge Farm’s Goldfish Crackers, that staple of snack time…
Artichokes are a plant whose origins as a food may go back to the Greeks and Romans. Artichoke hearts are the edible parts of artichokes, and they are especially popular in Italian salads and dishes. My grandmother used to make…
Aldi has some amazing frozen breaded chicken options, with the most popular being their “red bag chicken,” but that is by no means the only good chicken option at the discount grocer. My family also likes Aldi’s Parmesan chicken tenders,…
While making my weekly Aldi shopping trip recently, I noticed some new products in the personal care and toiletry section: Aldi house-brand shampoo and conditioner. Based on the price signs, these appear to be products that will be on the…
This post contains affiliate links. I usually eat cereal to start my day. My days can start fairly early, and I don’t usually have the time or the stomach for something too substantial like eggs, so a simple bowl of…
In 1898, a group of bakeries merged to form the National Biscuit Company. Some of the bakeries went back as far as the 1790s, and as a group they represented a powerful new force in American food production. The National…
EDITOR’S NOTE: View our roundup of some of the takeout-style options at Aldi here. Chinese takeout is one of my family’s favorite types of food, and there’s a little restaurant a few blocks from our house that we frequently visit….
Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts. It’s a creamy, rich treat that never gets old, especially because it can be made with so many different flavors or toppings, from plain to fruity to chocolatey. It can be a bit…