Overnight oats have been a thing for a several years now. The concept is relatively simple. Instead of taking the time to cook hot oatmeal in the morning for breakfast, you take a few minutes the night before and mix…
Each week we highlight the more interesting items in the upcoming Aldi weekly ad. Note that, in most areas, the ad takes effect on Wednesday. This week’s theme is outdoor living, pool and beach gear, kitchen items, home accessories, plants…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Starting in 2021, Aldi took to bringing an LED projector and an inflatable screen to stores. Outdoor activities grew in popularity during the pandemic of 2020-2021, with places like drive-in…
Stromboli is, according to Wikipedia, “a type of baked turnover filled with various Italian cheeses (typically mozzarella) and usually Italian cold cuts (typically meats such as salami, capocollo and bresaola) or vegetables, served hot. The dough used is either Italian…
This post contains affiliate links. My family has gone tent camping most summers over the last decade and a half. We cut our teeth on loaner tents before getting bigger ones of our own to accommodate our growing family. Our…
What is a smashburger? I found myself casually considering this question several months ago after visiting a burger establishment that sold something it called a smashburger. I’d never heard of such a thing, although I assumed it was … well,…
Some foods are classic summer favorites: burgers, hot dogs, fresh-sliced watermelon, ice cream. If you’re attending a cookout or barbecue during this season, you’re also likely to encounter some different types of pasta salad. Cold pasta with savory dressing —…
If there is one trip that has been in the bucket lists of many families over the last several decades, it’s Disney World. “I’m going to Disney World!” has been a catchphrase of commercials and Super Bowl MVPs going back…
If you do a lot of cooking at home, butter is often a staple component of many recipes. There are times when you might use a butter alternative, but nothing beats the taste of real butter. Whether you’re baking with…
I’ve been trying to get away from a lot of the foods in the grocery store that contain high amounts of fat, sugar, or sodium. It’s a bit of an ongoing New Year’s resolution. Instead of ultra-processed meals, I’ve been…