Ever since my husband introduced me to Indian food when we were dating years ago, I’ve been hooked. Indian food is best when it’s purchased from a restaurant, as grocery store Indian generally doesn’t have the same intense and complex…
Ranch dressing is the most popular salad dressing in the United States. It’s a winner on salads, but is also popular as a dip for veggies, chicken, and other foods. I’ve even seen Ranch dip make cameo appearances on burgers….
A few years ago, I participated in a tasting comparison of Aldi and Trader Joe’s Chinese takeout food. Aldi and TJ’s are distant cousins, so we were curious to see how similar some of their products were. (They turned out…
We use honey on a regular basis in our house, for sweetening plain yogurt or tea, or in peanut butter and honey sandwiches. I prefer to buy locally produced honey from farmers markets or even traditional chain grocery stores, where…
Single-use plastic containers have made a big mess in the world, clogging up our oceans and filling up landfills. We’re talking about things such as shampoo and toiletry bottles, yogurt cups, water bottles, and more. However, the problem didn’t get…
Trader Joe’s is one of the most fascinating grocery stores in America. It’s both a home for traditional American food and a host to some of the strangest things you’ll ever see. You could easily walk into TJ’s, pick up…
One of my favorite places to browse at Trader Joe’s in the freezer section. There’s always something interesting to try, from gnocchi to fish nuggets to Indian food, and even desserts like macarons. During my most recent trip to Aldi’s…
A few months ago, I saw some Aldi fans on social media talking about how much they liked the tempura shrimp they’d found at Aldi. I kept an eye out for the shrimp on my next couple of shopping trips,…
I love browsing among all the sweets at Trader Joe’s. The store, which is Aldi’s cousin, sells all kinds of unique goodies, from gummy fish candies to macarons. And, unfortunately for my sweet tooth, many nonperishable treats line the shelves…
I recently discovered how terrific gnocchi is after trying a frozen cheesy gnocchi entree from Trader Joe’s. Gnocchi is a doughy type of dumpling, often made from potatoes, and served with a sauce. While you can purchase heat-and-serve gnocchi with…
