This post contains affiliate links. One of my favorite Trader Joe’s snacks is their “PB&J” Snack Duo, which features peanut butter wafer sticks and jelly to dip them in. It’s packaged in a plastic container with two sections — one…
I’m always looking for ways to get more vegetables into my family’s meals. That can be a challenge when everyone has different opinions about what veggies are yucky and what veggies are acceptable. While I personally enjoy carrots, peas, and…
Trader Joe’s — which is Aldi’s cousin — publishes a thorough and entertaining Fearless Flyer around holidays such as Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, and at other times of year, including in the summer, late summer, the back-to-school season, and fall. But the Fearless Flyer can be…
This post contains affiliate links. As Thanksgiving approached, some staple meal items caught my eye at the grocery store. Cranberry sauce, in particular, has been one of my personal favorites through the years, though some of my family begs to…
I stopped by Aldi’s cousin Trader Joe’s the other week when turkeys arrived at the store in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Besides picking up a bone-in half turkey breast, I also bought some classic Thanksgiving sides so I could…
Thanksgiving turkeys just arrived at Trader Joe’s for the season. Aldi’s cousin sells several types of turkeys: All Natural Antibiotic Free Brined Fresh Young Turkeys for $2.49 per lb. All Natural Glatt Kosher Fresh Young Turkeys for $3.49 per lb….
Trader Joe’s — which is Aldi’s cousin — publishes a thorough and entertaining Fearless Flyer around holidays such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day, and at other times of year, including in the summer, late summer, the back-to-school season, and fall. But the Fearless Flyer can be a…
This post contains affiliate links. In my mind, the perfect breakfast has three things. First, it has eggs: maybe scrambled, maybe an omelet, maybe over easy. Second, it has a starch: possibly toast, or an English muffin, or hash browns….
For decades, Americans were told to eat lots of carbs. Breads, cereals, and grains were seen as the cornerstone of a healthy diet, and any kid growing up during the 20th century knew about it. School lunches and home dinners…
Certain products at Trader Joe’s, which is a cousin to Aldi, have a big fan following. There are the sheet cakes, or the Kringle, or the Hold the Cone! Mini Ice Cream Cones. There’s also Unexpected Cheddar, Chili & Lime…