Pretzels are a quintessential snack food. Tracing their origins from Europe, the carby food followed German immigrants over to the United States in the 1700s, and by the 1900s they were a popular food at carnivals and other gatherings. Today,…
If you’re like me and eat yogurt regularly, Aldi is my go-to store. The discount grocer sells yogurt cups and larger multi-serving yogurt containers of all flavors and types, including Greek yogurt, light plain yogurt, and whole milk plain yogurt….
Chocolate chip cookies are a family favorite. I typically make them from scratch when we’re craving them, and they always turn out delicious. But I’m not above buying a package of cookies from the grocery store if I need cookies…
Pasta and seafood are some of my favorites, so if the two are combined, it’s typically a recipe for a winning combination. I love a good shrimp alfredo, or the shrimp and crab ravioli Aldi sometimes sells, or the pasta…
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…
This post contains affiliate links. EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated to reflect that these are a Seasonal Item at Aldi. Vinegar is a pantry staple, a key ingredient in salad dressings, marinades, and even homemade cleaning solutions. There are different types of…
This post contains affiliate links. EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated to reflect that these are a Seasonal Item at Aldi. Aldi has a small health section that includes pain relievers, allergy medications, fish oil, heartburn relief, laxatives, cotton swabs, and gummy vitamins…
Many years ago, I had the opportunity to travel to the United Kingdom. As an American with admittedly American food tastes, I didn’t always take to English or Scottish food, something my Scottish ancestors might have strong opinions about. Nevertheless,…
For whatever reason, the French, if not the French language, seem to hold a monopoly on pre-meal foods. You don’t have to be particularly sophisticated to have heard the word hors d’oeuvre, a word that became so commonplace in the…
Ham is one of the most popular holiday entrees, perhaps even more so than turkey. And if you shop at Aldi, you’ve probably noticed that their refrigerator and freezer cases are loaded with hams and turkeys right now in preparation…
