One of the most common components in Indian cuisine is bread. Specifically, most people who have enjoyed Indian food are familiar with naan, a type of flatbread baked in a tandoor or clay oven. Naan has a texture similar to…
I’m one of those people who can’t use traditional facial moisturizers because they make my face break out in pimples. A few years ago, I discovered Neutrogena oil-free face moisturizer. I use it daily and it doesn’t cause breakouts. The…
Indian food is one of my family’s favorite meals. We enjoy getting it takeout-style from a local restaurant, but when we can’t order from a restaurant we like to try different Indian dishes from local grocery stores, whether it’s Aldi,…
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…
