Taco Bell has always been one of my favorite spots to go for comfort food. Sure, it’s not that healthy, and it’s not authentic Mexican food. Yet a large platter of Nachos BellGrande, especially with a taco on the side,…
This post contains affiliate links. Corn is one of the oldest known crops in human history. Known also as maize, archaeologists can trace the human cultivation of corn in Mexico as far back as 10,000 years. First grown in Central…
This post contains affiliate links. During the summer, my family often drives out to my in-laws’ community where we spend the day swimming in their neighborhood pool. We stake out an umbrella-covered table, slather on sunscreen, and hang out for…
For a while now, Aldi has been a good store to purchase ingredients for Indian-inspired meals. During Aldi Reviewer’s early days, Aldi sold some fantastic jarred tikka masala sauce. It was the closest to restaurant quality I had found in…
Peanut butter and chocolate just go together. They’re a pair, like salt and pepper, or macaroni and cheese, or bacon and eggs. Peanut butter and chocolate are such a natural pairing that you often find them together at the grocery…
“ALDI Gear? It’s here.” So proclaims the ad from Aldi, accompanied by the most 80s-looking collection I’ve seen from the grocer since the 80s itself. Last year, Aldi sold a capsule gear collection that included socks, water bottles, pajamas, and…
Each week we highlight a few of the more interesting items in the upcoming Aldi weekly ad. Note that, in our area, the ad takes effect on Wednesday, but in some areas it may take effect as early as Sunday….
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Griddles seem to be having a moment. Every time I turn around, Aldi is selling a different type of griddle in its famed middle aisle. It wasn’t that long ago…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Soda is a special sometimes-treat in our household. We tend to save it for weekends or celebratory occasions, since it’s often loaded with more sugar than your typical dessert and…
This post contains affiliate links. It seems like we can always use good lamps around the house, on nightstands, on end tables in the living room or sunroom or family room, or on desks. I’ve purchased lamps from a variety…