French fries are a common (I would say essential) part of any cookout, especially when paired with burgers or hot dogs. There was a time when the only French fries I could find in Aldi were their seasoned fries, which are tasty but also have some kick … or else…
A while back, we learned of a new Aldi that had just opened in our area. We traveled down that way, marveling at the bigger aisles and larger selection, including a couple of things we’d never seen before. Like these. It might be tempting to assume from the shameless can…
You have several choices if you purchase orange juice from Aldi. For a low-inventory store, there is a lot of orange juice, and the differences between some of the varieties are subtle. We’re going to try to sort out all of the juices to make your shopping trip easier. To…
You can buy all kinds of ingredients to make fresh Mexican food at Aldi. The store has a robust selection of corn and flour tortillas, chips, taco shells, beans, jarred and fresh salsas, guacamole, and taco seasoning along with plenty of fresh produce such as tomatoes, avocados, and cilantro. If…
Corn dogs are one of the ultimate summer carnival foods, but you can get your fix at Aldi rather than waiting for the week of the state fair. Aldi sells Bremer Corn Dogs as a Regular Buy in the frozen food section. They come 6 to a box and consist…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated July 2017 with additional flavors. Life is rough when you have to conduct ice cream taste tests with your husband after the kids go to bed. Especially fancy schmancy premium ice cream taste tests. Our family always purchases Aldi’s standard, non-premium ice cream for economic reasons, but…
Special thanks to Bill and Cathy, who like coffee more than we do, for help with this review. Coffee is a morning routine for many Americans, and probably a necessity for a country that doesn’t get enough sleep. It’s also a routine that can run a lot of money, especially…
Recent research has indicated that white flour and added sugar are not good for us, and for a lot of reasons. (Eggs, by contrast, have seen a return to respectability after the cholesterol scares of the last century.) Nevertheless, there are times when time is our enemy, and eating breakfast…
Aldi’s boxed Reggano pasta entrees make good side dishes at dinner time. Add a little meat to them and they become a main dish. They are sold near the other pasta items, sauces, and instant mashed potato mixes and come in a few flavors. Reggano Pasta Entree Angel Hair with…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated August 2017 to clarify the Aldi mouthwash scene. Aldi’s non-food Regular Buy section includes many of the things that you’d see in a larger grocery store, including a decent selection of personal hygiene products. Part of that stock includes dental hygiene. Here we’ll take a look at some…
