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 during the back-to-school season. But what if all you want is a simple…
No one really knows where the everything bagel came from. A whole lineup of people have laid claim to the invention, most of them from New York. The consensus seems to be that someone came up with it in the…
I’ve long been a conventional cold meat sandwich guy. Give me a sub sandwich, or just ham and cheese on bread with mayo, and I’m happy, especially if I can complement it with some chips, peanuts, apples, or some other…
I try to serve salmon for dinner occasionally because it’s a healthy source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids that are good for heart health. Salmon also contains B vitamins, potassium, selenium, and other valuable nutrients, and it may be…
I really like ice cream. It’s one of my favorite desserts. Earlier, I wrote about Aldi Sundae Shoppe Pumpkin Spice and Apple Cinnamon ice creams. Now, I’m looking at a different ice cream: Trader Joe’s Strawberry Mochi. Mochi is a…
I’m not sure there’s anything more classic American than a cheeseburger. When I was a teenager, my dad worked for a European-owned company, and two employees who were visiting the United States came over to our house. When I asked…
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…
It hasn’t been a great week for Trader Joes in terms of product recalls. The latest recall to come down the pipeline is for Trader Joe’s Fully Cooked Falafel, which may contain rocks. This comes on the heels of two…
