According to the Internet, cheese puffs were invented by two different companies in the 1930s, based on pushing heated corn dough through a machine tool called a die. Today, a number of companies sell products like cheese balls, cheese puffs,…
My family enjoys takeout-style food, but it can get pricey to order out frequently. That’s where Aldi comes in. The discount grocer sells a variety of takeout-inspired frozen entrees such as stir fries and chicken dishes along with sides such…
If you’ve shopped at Aldi for any length of time, you’ve probably seen the selection of take and bake pizzas the discount grocer sells in its refrigerated section. They are reasonably priced, generally between $4.50 and $6 per pizza depending…
This post contains affiliate links. One of my favorite cereals growing up was Life Cereal. Originally introduced by Quaker in 1961, Life has both a distinctive taste and texture. Its checkered squares, made in part from oats, are crispy with a…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Read our roundup of some of Aldi’s Chinese takeout options here. Orange chicken is a popular dish in American Chinese restaurants. The dish did not originate in China, though. Instead, Panda Express, the Chinese-American fast food chain that…
Aldi has a cult following when it comes to its frozen breaded chicken. The most popular option is the Kirkwood Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets or “red bag” chicken, which pairs well with Aldi brioche buns. Other well-liked frozen chicken selections…
One of my favorite guilty pleasures is Lucky Charms. The General Mills oat cereal interspersed with colorful marshmallows has a satisfying sweet crunch. I don’t buy it often because it’s like eating dessert for breakfast, but it’s a fun occasional…
Aldi sells plenty of different drink choices, from soda and juice as well as plain bottled water, alcohol, and flavored water. If you like to drink flavored water but like to add your own flavoring rather than buying something that’s…
Chinese-American food has a regular spot in meal rotations in my house. Sometimes we get it from a takeout restaurant nearby, but often we make our own using meals and kits purchased at Aldi. While grocery store takeout isn’t the…
Crackers by themselves are a decent snack. But a little cheese or peanut butter filling can turn plain crackers into tiny sandwiches that offer a satisfying savory treat to fend off afternoon munchies or to pack in a lunch box….
