I love Aldi. Now, if you think Aldi is gross because you've either a) never been in or b) went in more than two years ago, I hear ya, I do. I didn't like it at first. It felt like I was looking for groceries at Big Lots, which is not really what I'm all about.
Fast-forward - Aldi has some pretty dang good items at a solid price these days. Now, there are still packaged foods galore that I just am not interested in, but allow me to share with you some finds here that cannot be beat:
1. ALWAYS check out the produce. Prices on banana, lemon, and avocado are usually pretty sweet. They also have good prices on clamshells of organic spring mix, organic kale, and organic spinach.
2. cheeses. From simple cheddar to fancier chevre - they have great prices. In fact, this is a perfect place to pick up snacky things for having guests over. Mediterrenean olive mixes, prosciutto, and french bread are all super good and cheap.
3. frozen fruit.
4. nitrate-free, sugar-free bacon is a STEAL here.
5. greek yogurt
6. THey have some pseudo-organic brand called "Fit and Active" or "SImply Natural" or something - look for that stuff. The hot salsa in particular is some of the best store-bought salsa out there.
That about does it. Seriously, check it out! read more