Trader Joe’s shared the results last week of its yearly poll of customers’ favorite products. The grocer, which is a cousin to Aldi, asked shoppers what nine TJ’s products they would take with them to a deserted island, and more…
This post contains affiliate links. I’ve made more of an effort in recent years to use sunscreen whenever I’m going to be outdoors for more than a few minutes. It’s important not only for preventing skin cancer but also for…
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a staple in my household. They’re good for school or work lunches. They’re what I let the pickier eaters make for themselves if they don’t care for what’s being served for dinner (after first…
Trader Joe’s, which is a cousin to Aldi, can sometimes feel a bit like an international grocery store. This is especially the case in the frozen food aisle, where I’ve found everything from Asian-inspired orange chicken and spring rolls to…
My family loves tacos, tamales, quesadillas, fajitas, chimichangas, and any food with a Mexican or Spanish flair. Trader Joe’s, which is a cousin to Aldi, sells many of our favorites. During a recent TJ’s run, I picked up some empanadas…
Part of what makes a Trader Joe’s shopping experience fun is simply roaming the store and seeing what kinds of unique and interesting products you can find. Aldi’s cousin has been known to stock everything from frozen Indian food to…
I live in a household that loves nuts of all kinds. Virginia peanuts. Cocktail peanuts. Trail mix with nuts. Large tubs of cashews. My late grandfather loved cashews, and we sometimes bought him cashews as part of his Christmas gift,…
When I was browsing the most recent edition of the Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer, I noticed an interesting dessert that I had to add to my shopping list. Trader Joe’s, which is Aldi’s cousin, is known to sell a variety…
It’s always a good time for pie. Whether you want to make a pumpkin or pecan pie for Thanksgiving or Christmas, or a fresh berry pie for the Fourth of July, pie is always a pleaser. Especially if you top…
Trader Joe’s — which is Aldi’s cousin — publishes a thorough and entertaining Fearless Flyer around holidays such as Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and at other times of year, including in the summer, late summer, in the fall, and Thanksgiving. But what if all you want is a simple…