For many families, the spring and summer months mean travel. Whether it’s just down the road or across the country, the warmer months can be an optimal time to visit grandparents, chill on the beach, hike in the mountains, or…
This post contains affiliate links. From time to time I find myself in situations where I need a light that isn’t plugged in. Sometimes it’s at night, when I’m trying to track a pest in the backyard. Sometimes it’s in…
It’s currently German Week again at Aldi, a time of year many Aldi fans look forward to with eager anticipation. Aldi has its roots in Germany, so it’s always an interesting experience to see what kinds of German products or…
Aldi has never shied away from selling products that boldly imitate pricier name brands. Whether it’s cereal, rolls, peanut butter, or . . . crackers. Just about everyone is familiar with Pepperidge Farm’s Goldfish Crackers, that staple of snack time…
Artichokes are a plant whose origins as a food may go back to the Greeks and Romans. Artichoke hearts are the edible parts of artichokes, and they are especially popular in Italian salads and dishes. My grandmother used to make…
Aldi has some amazing frozen breaded chicken options, with the most popular being their “red bag chicken,” but that is by no means the only good chicken option at the discount grocer. My family also likes Aldi’s Parmesan chicken tenders,…
Each week we highlight a few of the more interesting items in the upcoming Aldi ad. Note that, in our area, the ad takes effect on Wednesday, but in some areas it may take effect as early as today, Sunday….
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…
While making my weekly Aldi shopping trip recently, I noticed some new products in the personal care and toiletry section: Aldi house-brand shampoo and conditioner. Based on the price signs, these appear to be products that will be on the…
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is satire. Note the date. We come here to officially repent of our ways. For years we have claimed that the low-inventory grocery store we covered was called Aldi, which we said was a combination of Albrecht…
