Trader Joe’s — which is Aldi’s cousin — publishes a thorough and entertaining Fearless Flyer around holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and at other times of year, including in the summer, late summer, and in the fall. But what if all you want is a simple list of…
I always pay attention whenever Aldi announces its annual Fan Favorite winners or when Trader Joe’s, which is a distant cousin to Aldi, announces its annual Customer Choice Award winners. These lists are great ways to find new favorites, or…
This post contains affiliate links. Mangos are some of my favorite fruits. They’re sweet and tasty, and best of all, they’re pretty healthy, too. I like them fresh, but I’ll also eat frozen ones in smoothies or homemade sorbet. And…
When you think of summer, you’re liable to think of many things. Maybe cookouts. Or fireworks. Or possibly even campouts, if not vacations. However, as the air temperature goes up, you’re also liable to think about things that bring your…
Of all the people in my family, I am the most intrigued by international foods and the most likely person to want to try — and actually like — foods and recipes that are popular in other parts of the…
I like eating salads for lunch many days. They’re healthy and help me to get some veggie servings in. I can make a good salad from scratch with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, cheese, dressing, and toppings such as pepitas, walnuts,…
Are potato chips good for you? Nope. They’ve got sodium, fat, and carbs. Are they tasty? Yes. Yes, they are. I’m always on the hunt for good potato chips. Sometimes I’ll get sturdier chips in a can. Other times, I’ll…
Trader Joe’s does a decent job with the staples. I can get bread, milk, eggs, and other basics there, and at prices that are more competitive than people might realize. For a store that brands itself as upscale, TJ’s is…
We’ve written here before about how weird or exotic some of the stuff at Trader Joe’s can be. Some of the flavor combinations are not what you might expect. There’s the Spatchcocked Sweet & Savory Chicken, or the chocolate dipped Bamba,…
This post contains affiliate links. Fellow writer Elizabeth clued me in to how good some of the personal care products at Trader Joe’s can be. My family and I have gotten hooked on the Formula No. 3 Shampoo, Conditioner, and…