My daughters and I love macarons. From their crispy outer crusts to their soft and chewy centers, these French treats that look like little sandwich cookies come in a variety of flavors to satisfy almost any taste preference, and they…
Besides selling food, Aldi’s cousin Trader Joe’s sells a small selection of household products and toiletries. I’m a fan of their toilet paper, which is made from recycled paper, and I also like some of their body wash and facial…
Trader Joe’s doesn’t only sell food for people. The retailer, which is a cousin to Aldi, also sells a small selection of food for dogs and cats. I recently decided to try feeding my cat some dry cat food from…
Few things say “America” and “fall season” like pot pie. While its origins are unclear — some believe it hails from Greek immigrants — today it is a popular dish throughout the United States. You can make one from scratch,…
If you want unique snacks, Trader Joe’s has them. The retailer, which is Aldi’s cousin, sells snacks to fit almost any craving, whether you want Virginia peanuts or gummy candy (my personal weakness) or potato chips. If you want cookies…
My family loves Indian food, especially authentic Indian food from restaurants. But because we can’t get restaurant food all the time, we also enjoy trying Indian food from grocery stores. Aldi sells some jarred Indian sauces along with naan as…
Aldi’s cousin, Trader Joe’s, sells a decent selection of familiar staple food items. You can easily find breakfast cereal, fresh meat, nuts, potato chips, and frozen French fries. And Trader Joe’s also sells more unique items, including Indian food, rainbow…
When I was a kid, one of my great-aunts who lived nearby had a large rhubarb patch. As a result, I grew up eating rhubarb, usually in pies or baked into crisps. Because rhubarb is tart and sour, it’s often…
It’s not always easy to find drinks that are flavorful yet not loaded with added sugar, artificial sweeteners, or a laundry list of chemicals. Enter the sparkling juice beverages from Trader Joe’s, Aldi’s cousin. These come in two different flavors:…
I like to keep my kitchen stocked with easy lunch foods for packing in lunch bags or for days when we don’t have a lot of time at home to cook. Fixings for PB & J sandwiches are staples in…
