A few years ago, Aldi introduced some limited-edition crème brûlée that came specially packaged in its own little ceramic serving dishes. The dessert was delicious, but the little dishes also got a lot of attention from Aldi fans who shared…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. Last fall, Aldi introduced a product I’d never seen them sell before: a wooden bar cart. Similar to an old-fashioned tea trolley that can be loaded up with china, tea,…
This post is an open thread and contains affiliate links. In 2021, Aldi introduced a patio dining table that was practically an instant hit. The rectangular table was made of wood and metal and looked nice enough that some people…
The first time I ever tried lobster bisque was when I was a teenager vacationing at Disney World. I was dining in the Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT, where diners have panoramic views of large aquariums full of live fish….
As a child of the 1980s and 1990s, I remember seeing commercials for a fancy frozen dessert called Vienetta. This British ice cream cake, originally made by Unilever subsidiary Wall’s, features wavy layers of creamy ice cream and crunchy, crispy…
After crab legs and shrimp, scallops are one of my favorite types of seafood. In fact, for special occasions when my husband and I go to a local Teppanyaki restaurant where they prepare the food on large cooktops in front…
Small things can make a big difference in quality of life sometimes. Whether it’s healthy food, or a product that makes a task easier, or something that provides physical or mental comfort or social connection, we all look for things…
I don’t have a whole lot of extra time when I wake up on the weekdays, so breakfast is never extravagant. It’s usually a granola bar or cereal. Since I don’t make huge breakfasts, I’m always looking for simple grab-and-go…
I always like nosing around in the small non-food section when I make a Trader Joe’s run. I’m accustomed to buying things such as hand soap, dishwasher pacs, toiletries, and laundry supplies from Aldi, a regular grocery store, or a…
Each week we highlight a few of the more interesting items in the upcoming Aldi weekly ad. Note that, in our area, the ad takes effect on Wednesday, but in some areas it may take effect as early as Sunday….