Peanuts are native to the Americas. Emerging perhaps two thousand years ago in South America, they would eventually make their way north. Their popularity in the United States took off during and after the Civil War, first among the war’s…
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…
In 1984, General Mills introduced Cinnamon Toast Crunch. That much I know. What I’m not sure is exactly how or why, and the General Mills site devoted to the cereal doesn’t offer any help. Several sites, including Wikipedia, claim that…
I enjoy a good chicken salad sandwich for lunch, particularly on special bread such as sourdough or a crescent. Aldi sells several types of chicken salad that are good when I need something quick and convenient, or sometimes I make…
If you want me to impulsively buy food not on my shopping list, just make it almond-flavored. Sweet or savory, I love almonds and any food made with almonds. So even though I wasn’t planning on buying cereal on a…
I can’t say I’m a wrap person. Not really. I tend to go more of the sandwich route. Italian bread, or French bread, or Kaiser rolls, or even just plain bread. Not really wraps. There are exceptions, though: I’ve been…
Shawarma is a dish popular in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Historically, thin slices of meat are stacked and then roasted in a slow-turning rotisserie or on a spit, then served in one of a few different styles. Shawarma on flatbread…
This past New Year’s Eve, I was at a family party where they served tamales alongside an array of appetizer-style foods. I had never had tamales before, so I tried them. I liked them. A lot. Since then, I’ve become…
The freezer aisle at Trader Joe’s — which is a cousin to Aldi — can be a great place to sample various ethnic foods. They sell everything from Italian to Asian-American to Mexican. The Indian foods at Trader Joe’s are…
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 early in the summer. But what if all you want is a simple list of TJ’s upcoming…
