Hi Jennifer, This is my first time seeing your video. I have subscribed now. I shop at Aldi for everything from vegs. to cat. I showed the cat food to a vet friend of mine and he said it was a good product to feed the cats. (2) The canned and the dry type, as well as treats. I have purchased many items from the (Aisle of Shame) as it is nicknamed. From leggings, rugs, candles for gifts, and many other items. If there is ever a problem with anything the return is so easy and can be done at the register. You can get the $ back or have it deducted from your order. It's always good to keep your receipt as with any store. I bought a rug at 1 store, but it was on sale $3 less at the store I was returning it to. I was given the amount I paid by having the receipt. Returns are never a problem there. I am a vegetarian & I appreciate the quality & prices at Aldi. As with any store quality is something the consumer has to check because of shipping, & weather conditions going on where the items are grown. Lettuce hearts are bad everywhere at this time. Aldi still has the best. I use all the dairy items mentioned in this video. I use 1/2 & 1/2 fat free & reg always consistant. Butter, cheeses, guac. hummas etc. I have used Hellmans mayo all my life (70+) and I now use Aldi's Burman Mayo. Hellmans must bottle it for them & use Burman's label. What a money saver. Also salad dressings, mustard, peanut btr, vinegar. I wil aways be an Aldi shopper. I enjoy the clean, organized stores. Also the folks that work there are always friendly & don't mind helping shoppers. Including helping bag groc for elderly & injured people. Also walk them out iif help is needed there. I don't see that at other grocery stores these days. Have a good weekend.
I buy the organic pasta sauce for $1.99. The regular sauce comes in a plastic jar. For a few more cents I get organic and save the glass Mason jar to reuse.
@@storytalk7 Me too! I put leftover soup in them, use them to store dry rice & beans & I put homemade bone broth in them. Goodwill wants $1.99 for an empty mason jar these days. At Aldi you get the jar and the sauce for the same price.
I have also been very careful about buying sauce in Mason jars. The cost of the jars themselves can range anywhere from $15.00 - $24.00 for quarts. So, I think it is a much better deal to get the sauce/Mason jar food.
I try to only eat organic due to stomach issues. They have great prices on organic foods but you still need to read the labels, Canola Oil is dangerous for your gut and heart. Also if allergic to soy you must read labels. Be sure to be your own health advocate!!!!
What a great video! I love Aldi's Boulder Dinner Napkins. Once I stumbled upon bath towel sets (2 large towels, 2 hand towels, 2 washcloths) at Aldi's for $17.00! It's been quite some time ago, and they're still in great shape...soft, fluffy, absorbent. If I had known what good quality they are, I would have definitely bought more. Have a fun, happy week!
Frozen vegetables and frozen fish. Fresh kale and salad. Anything on German week from Deutsche Kuche brand. Knackwurst and bratwurst are the best. Brioche buns... The very best.
The cheese is unbelievable. The exact same Brie I would buy at Acme is about $8 cheaper at Aldi. $8!!! 🙌🏻. And the frozen tater tots and French fries are usually under $2 a bag. They are often $5 at Acme. Aldi is amazing.
I love Aldi and there are three different stores around our area making it easy for me to combine errands. They have fantastic produce, I am a huge fan of their dairy and breads as well as their frozen foods. The frozen foods they always have, and the limited time special buys they get in. I truly find that they have better prices than most of the larger grocery stores and I don't have to walk 5 miles around a store to get my shopping done. In and out, easy peasy!
Bunches of 💐 flowers (Aldi in Australia) In my car I carry a small pair of secateurs & newspaper (to work on & wrap off-cuts), as well as nice jar (I like the Nescafe coffee jars for vases). This allows me to take flowers to someone, nicely arranged & not needing to find something to put them in. If I leave home intending to do this, then I try & find extra greenery to take with me, as this sets the flowers off & you get a larger amount to work with. Great for hospital visits. Just remember to put another jar in your car for next time.
I've used them for years; however, I just saw a video earlier this week that said to skip them because they're inferior. Don't know what that's based on because it's my go-to for scouring out my sink. I can rinse them and they hold together for a second wipe down.
We’ve had an Aldi forever, but I did not start shopping there until I stopped working several years ago. I pick up the brand flakes and a separate tub of raisins to make our own Raisin Bran. I also get tubs of oatmeal. I grind it in our coffee grinder (never used for coffee), add in spices and use it for bread crumbs. I love the autumn crisp grapes. The one thing they do not have is Fage Greek yogurt. My partner will not eat the Aldi’s option. They do have Helva Good French Onion dip. Still, buying the majority of out groceries at Aldi’s allows us to splurge a bit on a couple of items at a pricier store.
You are a wonderful presenter. We love their pasture-raised eggs. Do u use a special dressing with your fruit salad? I’m always searching for a light one that is still sweet but not packed with sugar. Thanks for all your Aldi info! Oh, I’m always blown away by their broccoli. I never leave without some!
I've been shopping at Aldi since the early 80's. How far it has come!! Just a couple of disagreements: The Simply Nature Marinara Sauce is INFINITELY better, organic and non-gmo, and only costs about .60 a jar more. I don't buy the cheap eggs - only pasture-raised, and Aldi has a fantastic price on them. I don't buy their garlic - mostly from China. Thanks for sharing. Sure does prove there are some true bargains to be had - but also really good quality items at lesser cost as well. Definitely a part of my regular rotation.
When our Aldi first opened here and it was definitely after 2003, most their produce was sourced through local farms and in my personal opinion it was much better!! Totally agree about pasture raised eggs, it's the only kind I ever eat now! 😋 I have some more items to add to the Aldis good and healthy items but I need to find my list buried somewhere on my desk.... 😉
My favorite product at Aldi is the chocolate/peanut butter cups. Their chocolate is of exceptional quality and highly addictive. Shockingly, they are also sold out from time to time which tells me they are highly popular. I have other favorite items too but, with Aldi, if you see something that you like a lot, they often have limited availability for a limited time so I tend to throw as many of those in my cart as I can knowing I may never see them again.
Love Aldi and do most of my grocery shopping there. I have one other store worth checking out for deals if they are in your area. Publix. The BOGO are all I shop when I go there and you do not need to buy two to get most deals unless they say so in the fine print. I've recently purchased: Pam spray, organic greek plain yogurt, Keifer, chicken breast, bacon, strawberries, etc that were all BOGO and less expensive than Aldi store brand items. So if you are looking for some frugal ways to stock up on basics from time to time and have a Publix near by consider adding them to your list of stores to check out. My favorite find was Barilla pasta last week. .98 per box final cost. I got some for my home and some for the local food pantry.
yes i love Publix but you do need to know how to shop there or you will be paying an arm and a leg. Many of the items rotate on the bogos as well like Thomas bagels and have the best subs IMO.
We get almost everything at aldi! Weekly staples for us are their multigrain bread, organic eggs, thick slices honey ham, and grass fed ground beef. I think there's only 3-4 things we get regularly that we can never find there.
Great video! I agree with just about everything you said. If your Aldi carries El Milagro stone ground tortilla chips, give those a try. We didn't care for the regular tortilla chips they carry, but the El Milagros are delicious! Also try the Northern Catch solid white albacore tuna in water. It costs $1.55 per can by us, but it's SO much better tasting and more solid than the brand name flaked (mushy) tuna, which I just won't buy anymore. We also love the whole milk plain Greek yogurt. And we do like the store brand "cheerios" and "chex" cereals and the store brand honey roasted peanuts. I would say we get about 75% of our canned goods, dairy, and produce (and the boneless, skinless chicken breasts) from Aldi, and the rest of our groceries come from Walmart. We get our beef cuts and ground beef from our local IGA, because they seems to have the best tasting meat in our area for a good price.
I repeatedly buy the shredded chicken near the cheese section. I think it is flavored nicely and goes a long way because it is compact in the container. I usually get a bag of the Southwest salad that has toppings and dressing in the bag and make a delicious salad at work. They also have shredded pork, but I haven’t tried it yet. I love their blue tortilla chips! They are the best I’ve had!
When I saw you hold up all the Aldi dark chocolate I knew I could trust you 😂😂 You know what you're talking about. You have a great channel. Thank you for your content.
Yup! The difficult part is limiting the eating of .. we love the dark chocolate mini bars with orange and almond, or cranberry, or raspberry, or chili.. since they’re little bars it’s easier to limit. They’re delicious and not too sweet.
Of all the various brands of peanut butter I’ve tried anywhere, my absolute favorite is Aldi’s Simply Nature organic peanut butter. It tastes like peanuts, as it’s made with only organic peanuts and a bit of salt. It’s also non-GMO and gluten free, and it tastes delicious. Highly recommend.
I’m always looking for pb w/out all the added palm oil and sugar. And maple syrup? Yup, need that too (great in oatmeal and a little on cottage cheese or in yogurt).
@@HeronCoyote1234 I’ll have to try their maple syrup. Have you (or Tina above), ever tried a Banana/Avocado smoothie ? With a dash of vanilla extract, a little maple syrup, and milk of choice. I have a Ninja blender but never feel like washing it, so I use my Bamix immersion blender. So smooth and creamy and delicious. Wish I could post a photo 😊
@@Pmwalls46immersion blenders rock! I use mine almost every day. Before I retired, we were given “points” for stuff (I don’t remember why). I used my points for a Toastmaster immersion blender. Love it! After dental surgery, I was on puréed/liquid food for months. This thing (and my mini-food processor) was a godsend.
@@HeronCoyote1234 I’m familiar with the “points” that you speak of. My husband had that opportunity from his employer over the years before he retired. I’ve had my Bamix (Swiss made) since the 70’s and it’s still going strong. I love it and use it often. If you love avocados and bananas, you should try that smoothie I mentioned. It’s SO GOOD !! 😋
My last Aldi purchases on 2/9 All org:3 lbs apples 4.49, romaine hearts 3.69, celery 2.79, mini cucs2.79, mixed greens 2.89, arugula spinach mix 2.89, 16 oz grass fed ground beef 85/15 5.19, Not organic: 3lbs sweet potatoes 2.59, cara oranges 3 lbs 3.49, mandarins 3lb 3.59, radishes 1.69, 3 lg multi color peppers 2.69, Irish butter 3.09, imported cheeses 3.99, fresh mozzarella ball 3.35, mascarpone 3.75, simply Nature antioxidant power 100% juice ( not from concentrate) 33 oz 3.79 is seasonal item. I also buy other items on other trips, prosciutto, salami, various Kerry gold or Swiss cheeses, around holidays rack of lamb is a good price, so are frozen German made decadent deserts. Also keep on hand for convenience their 90 second microwave 7 grain pouches, for those days there just is no time to prepare similar item from scratch. When their frozen mixed berries 48 oz bags are on sale, I buy and make, preserve, compote and or jams, even made wine😊. Some items are good price and quality consistently, but some like fruit and produce not consistent in quality- freshness, but neither are in other stores. When Aldi has sale on items I use regularly, I stock up . Aldi’s jams have fruit, sugar and pectin, no corn syrup like other store famous brand names, and are better price. I always look for clean, simple ingredients in what I buy and consume. I am sure I have bought many other items from Aldi, some I repurchased and some were not to my taste. I am not a fan of their breads. I know people tell me they love it. I tried, and consumed some, repurchased as well, but not true fan. Sourdough is clean, no junk in it, I just don’t care for the consistency. Too dense? Not sure how else to describe it😊. Wish they would bring back the organic herbal tea that had blueberry in the name.
i just jarred 4 jars of pickles from their mini cucumbers at $1.89 fills 1 jar complete , publix costs $5 for same. I buy bread and meat there and cheese and wine from italy,love Aldi's here in Pompano beach,but they are not the same everywhere,we live short time in long island ny and not same. I love the baby back ribs here so inexpensive,but did not see them in ny, im curious to see what i find this summer in ny,but in the meantime I enjoy them here. I was not a fan of their pizza in fridge section,ive had their frozen before and was good. Oh well love my Aldi's LOL, sorry to jump on your comment!
I love our Aldi’s and it is where I do most my shopping. One thing I always grab is the frozen blueberries. They cost just under $5 and can’t pay that anywhere else I’ve found. The thing I don’t like is you can’t just buy one onion or pepper you have to buy a bag which I don’t need that many usually. But definitely an Aldi’s fan. Thanks for the tips!
Hi I don't eat onions or peppers but, I use them in sauces etc. I clean the unused ones chop them up and freeze them in sep. bags then they are ready to use later and no waste.
I live in Spain and do an occasional grocery shop in Aldi..They do very good environmentally friendly laundry detergent, washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets so I stock up when they're on offer. Thanks for the suggestions you give us. Love your videos.
As for their salsa.. yesss!!!! We use the mild for chips and the medium for cooking. Just dump a jar of it over some chicken in the crock pot and everyone goes crazy for it like I worked sooo hard. Lol
I shop at Aldi’s a lot. Mostly for eggs, bread, cheese, prunes, hot dogs 99 cents and baloney $1.49. Occasionally I splurge on the German brands of soups and other specialty items. Since into carb cycling and trying to avoid sugar as much I avoid snacks as a rule. I do like the pretzel sticks but not too often. My rule at Aldi’s is if you see something that looks like a good buy get one and try it. If you love it buy more. This way you find more favorites. I spend only about a $100 to $150 a month on food so I have to be very careful with my money.
This is my first time watching one of your videos. I wish when you are giving prices you would say the size of the package (i.e. a pint of blueberries for $***) and what the per pound price is for things like meat. That makes the cost comparisons for Aldi vs. my grocery store easier. Thank you.
I have discovered Aldi's and finally tried them last year...now I too have several staples I get there, that I can't even find in my regular groceries. There's a store one town over for me, so not a far drive. They have many organics my regular groceries don't carry, such as organic cheeses, hummus, chicken sausage and other things. I have also gotten that salsa you mentioned ~ very good. I do wonder what state you are in, because my pricing is higher on some of these things you mention, such as the chocolate, and the salsa, but still much better than regular stores near me. I'm in CT. Things tend to be higher in our area, and the Northeast in general. Ok, got to listen to the rest of your video now...
If you need Gruyère for a recipe, try the Swiss- Gruyère shredded. I also love in it my scrambled eggs with some fresh spinach and basil. Or an omelette with the same.
Yes, I guessed $89.00 for your haul. I love the bread section also for sourdough, Italian and brioche breads (amazing toasted) and I always pick up the chicken salad with almonds and cranberries, apples and bananas,olive oil, spices, the grass fed ground beef, Alaska salmon, sharp cheddars, butter and beer (light ales). Great video.
I love Aldi! I have to eat a lot of organic food & it’s cheaper than other places around me! My tip is to learn what is a seasonal item & what’s not. I’ve had so many times that I went to purchase a seasonal item like pickled beets only to find that they would not be restocked for months!!! Thank you❤
Thx for sharing. I get canned pears (they’re soft not hard like many of the expensive brands) their hummus and some lovely light crispy gf blue chips. Sooo inexpensive and worth the extra stop
My favorite things about Aldi’s is there return policy on their items. No questions asked with your receipt. I have returned battered premade shrimps in a package. Just an empty box, gave money back no questions asked. I also like the chicken salad that you mentioned, and their pork and chicken egg rolls are our favorites. Also beer battered haddock in the frozen section, we always buy. Also many other items, like their veggies, crackers, dog food, etc..I love Aldi’s. I do find their meat section to be more expensive. But I highly recommend this store. Thanks for your informative video.
This was such a helpful video! My husband does the Aldi‘s shopping once a week for me since it is right by where he works. I scan the Flipp app and make the list. Since I do not usually go into the store, this was a great resource for me. I guessed $85.00 total for your grocery haul. We LOVE Aldi!!
Thanks for the tips! I enjoy going to Aldi, here in Brooklyn, NY, but so do so many people. It gets pretty challenging. But I’m committed to them for produce, definitely.
I'm so glad you mentioned gruyere cheese. I need that but its so expensive at my grocery store that I said "no, not now" so I've been holding this recipe I found till I can find the cheese cheaper elsewhere. I'm actually checking your website because my husband and I plan on going to Aldi. So, thank you for this video.
A friend and I are heading to Aldi this morning, so this came just in time. I added a couple of items to my list based on your recommendations. Funny, my friend's favorite aisle is the one with the misc. items. Also, to me, their pork chops are the best I've found and definitely picking up some sourdough bread.
I enjoyed your video since I'm an Aldi fan as well. Have you tried their frozen green beans? I think they are great. Also, at holiday time, they have the cheapest sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, celery, and cranberries, and the quality is always good. I also get my old-fashioned oats there. They are cheaper than Walmart. Their boxed cereals are also cheaper and have more cereal in the box.
I do a smaller Aldi shop every couple of weeks since along with pantry staples I buy produce (lettuce, tomatoes, avocados,brussel sprouts, spinach, slaw mix). Dairy (I love their blue cheese crumbles as well as other cheeses, milk, eggs). Breads (along with bread I _do_ buy their plain bagels and English muffins, then I prep and freeze them already cut through. They toast up as fresh and are perfectly delicious). I buy various wraps there and freeze them to use as needed. I buy their various wild caught fish filets as well as their mussels. I buy nuts there too at great comparative savings. I could go on, but there’s a broad outline.. I do buy spices and beans too, and some meats. On another day I might head to a different local market depending on what I’m looking for. We have several Asian markets and general markets for shopping branded stuff. I buy spring water in those as Aldi only carries purified water which isn’t the same. Btw, I also buy Aldi tortilla chips - usually their restaurant style.
We keep bags of beans and rice for emergency items. Beans and rice together are a complete protein. The Aldi organic Marinara is comparable to Raos. Their pineapple juice is so good and it's great for joint pain! Big fan of Aldi!
Michelle I'm going to get my hands on the pineapple juice because I have really severe arthritis and a lot of pain. It would be worth travelling every three months just to get that if it helps. Thanks, vera
@@debrasheriff220 The Aldi's in Virginia that I've been to have done the same, but also have the lane closest to the office open for normal checkout - although the checkout person isn't standing there 100% of the time, they do come when they have a customer.
I go with my daughter, who understands the self checkout! I dont. Theres another great store, Savers, that sells used articles, that went self checkout, too. Neither my friend nor i go there anymore,,except once in a great while for meagain with my daughter. I am in a wheelchair and couldnt possibly do all the handlung ,even.
We like the salad dressing -Tuscan Garden, I think, and dried fruit and nuts. Also cereal and frozen foods. As far as green beans go, I love the thin green beans in the frozen section at Walmart.
Aldi is a learning curve to figure out the standard products and the limited edition products. We’re a celiac household and their gluten free line is awesome. I get all my snacks, pasta, and gf baking mixes from Aldi. The gluten free take and bake pizza is so good. It is close to the same price as gluten free frozen pizza, but significantly higher quality. Some stuff, like the chips, do taste different, but I don’t mind. I’ve gotten used to it. The only thing that I will not buy at Aldi is the frozen hash brown patties. They’re not that much better on the price and the taste… nope.
I just came upon your channel when I saw ALDIs. Things I love to but there are the 12 grain bread, raisin bread, Clancys potato chips, blueberries, salad mixes, Millville snack bars, eggs, butter and milk but not much meat. I like the produce but have to judge every time if it looks fresh or too expensive. Thanks for all your suggestions.
We've been shopping at Aldi for nearly 20 years. Nothing wrong with their So Soft t.p. Also, perhaps the best item I ever found years ago there was a fuzzy pink blanket in the odds & ends aisle. It was the last one, and did not have a price tag on it. The checkout clerk had to get a price check on it, but it turned out to be the best $15 I ever spent. It's big enough to cover a single bed like a real bedspread, and our three cats and dog love it. Our Norwegian Forest Cat immediately claimed it as hers, but she will share it with me on a chilly night while watching TV. I agree with everything else you said, though, and other video creators who do segments on Aldi agree with you.
Being frugal, I would never buy breadcrumbs. I use the ends of the bread and put it in the handy chopper and toss it in the freezer and use it as needed.
I do love the chuck roast at aldi...it is always tender...I also go for their chocolate covered almonds...dark...I could spend hours in the store just looking at everything
Huge bag of organic kale under $3, fire roasted diced tomatoes( just discovered how tasty) almond milk, like you said canned beans, pasta, bagged small avocados, baby carrots. So grateful we have an ALDIs less than a mile away! Been shopping at ALDIs since they opened one near where my mom lived. Probably twenty five years ago. Would bring home cases of canned veggies. Oh, I forgot their wine. Not very discerning palate I admit but we don’t mind.
I really like the garlic stuffed olives, chocolate mint cookies, romaine, mint chocolate ice cream, cinnamon swirl bread toasted, frozen creme puffs, and the their assortment of lamb and sliced ham in the large size. As for the garlic/parsley salt -- you are much better off to get garlic powder! At Christmas time they have baklava and Wisconsin Kringles!! A couple of years ago I purchased a chair and ottoman that has held up good. Also I bought a light weight sleeping bag for some fishing trips!!! You never know what you may find!!
I love their salsa and also their non Gmo organic tortilla chips are awesome!! Was surprised how delicious they are!! Love this video. I'm a new subscriber ❤
I love Aldi too! I use their low carb tortillas for crispy egg breakfast sandwiches. I scramble or fry an egg. Pit it on half of tortilla with sausage or ham and cheese making sure it’s not at the edges. Fold over and pop into my wide slot toaster. And their specialty breads and cheeses are awesome. I love their thick bacon including pepper bacon. Thank you!
I’ve never been a fan of canned green beans. I prefer fresh or frozen green beans (fresh preferably when grown in season from my garden). Frozen works great too - roasted in the oven or air fryer is my go to.
I agree about the chicken salad. It is very good. I buy the small blueberry muffins, avocados, fit & fabulous bread, jarred sauerkraut, bag of small cucumbers & various cheeses. I enjoy shopping their special product aisle. Bought an eyeshadow kit at Christmas liked it so much that I went back & bought them for my daughter & granddaughters. You never know what they will have.
Specially selected - prawn/white wine salmon wellington , i cooked on med heat then turn higher for last 10 mins amazing full of flavour yum , going to get 2 more today , goes with salad veg rice , amazing 👍👊😘 yum
Perfect timing for some viewing, although I’m in Ireland. Currently waiting a half an hour for my Lidl to put their Sunday evening meat on sale. I always pick up great sales a Sunday evening there 😋😍
@@THEJENNIFERCOOK I reduced our food budget last month by 22% with some new strategies. We don’t feel we are lacking anything either! I’m thrilled. I also purchase “Too Good To Go” surprise bags. 🙌🏻☺️
I enjoy the seasonal items before holidays. Waiting for Easter next. I like the German items like German pickles and canned red cabbage. I have a German friend who loves their regular Aldi coffee in one pound bags. She is 90 so buy it for her. I loved their Pumpkin Oat bread in the Fall but haven't found it any more? I don't go very often as live a hour away. Some things are priced the same as Wal-Mart as prices at Aldis have increased. Produce is a hit or miss in my area. Meat is the same as our local chain's sale prices. I also pick up dog treats every visit. Yogurt is also a must.
FROZEN GERMAN STRUDEL: Deutsche Kuche, Fruits of the Forest or Apple. Two big strudels (19.2 ounces) for about $3.50. Only problem is they are seasonal, Octoberfest for sure, possibly Spring. Do not buy one box buy about 5 to keep you for the many months they are not in stock. I don' recall any other note above mentioning the frozen strudel. Cannot be beat anywhere! Fantastic...
Hi, Jennifer! I have missed you so much. I didn't have internet access for a while and I have a question. I remember when you changed your focus of the channel. I love your frugal posts, but enjoyed the other spiritually based ones as well. Do you do both? I agree with green beans being different now. I buy the tiny little frozen ones that are the same as the more expensive Trader Joe's brand. They are really good!
Susan! How are you? For the channel, I focus on the frugal/money topics. Thank you for letting me know you have experienced the same with canned green beans. I'm so happy you are back! Have a wonderful week 🤗
The instant mashed potatoes are the perfect long term storage food. Under $2 per box. I vacuum seal in Mylar bags or canning jars. I think they are the closest taste to fresh potato mashed.
The only thing I have noticed at Aldi that I do not buy would be bananas! Everything else I love and have no issues with at all. Including items you have mentioned. No issue with bagels and the middle isle with toys and whatnot can be a good deal! Thanks for the video
I guessed $89.00, a tad above what you paid. Agree on the dark chocolate prices being good, although my local Aldi’s price is higher than yours. Always enjoy your posts.
Belgian dark chocolate square morsels are a delicious way of satisfying a craving with just a few. English muffin recipe has, like bagels, become crumbly.
If I had tons of energy and time I would shop at Aldi BUT you can’t do your entire weeks grocery shopping at Aldi. They are also not consistent with their food products. They have great frozen food one week and they won’t be there the next week. I find it very frustrating.
I guess I would consider myself lucky that I can do 95% of my shopping at Aldi. I do a big grocery shop every 3 to 4 weeks and Aldi is always number one.
$55 Wow I was way off I will take a trip to Aldi We recently got on in our area and I've never been there. Thank you for all the great information and the tip on the pineapple.
Hi Jennifer, This is my first time seeing your video. I have subscribed now. I shop at Aldi for everything from vegs. to cat. I showed the cat food to a vet friend of mine and he said it was a good product to feed the cats. (2) The canned and the dry type, as well as treats. I have purchased many items from the (Aisle of Shame) as it is nicknamed. From leggings, rugs, candles for gifts, and many other items. If there is ever a problem with anything the return is so easy and can be done at the register. You can get the $ back or have it deducted from your order. It's always good to keep your receipt as with any store. I bought a rug at 1 store, but it was on sale $3 less at the store I was returning it to. I was given the amount I paid by having the receipt. Returns are never a problem there. I am a vegetarian & I appreciate the quality & prices at Aldi. As with any store quality is something the consumer has to check because of shipping, & weather conditions going on where the items are grown. Lettuce hearts are bad everywhere at this time. Aldi still has the best. I use all the dairy items mentioned in this video. I use 1/2 & 1/2 fat free & reg always consistant. Butter, cheeses, guac. hummas etc. I have used Hellmans mayo all my life (70+) and I now use Aldi's Burman Mayo. Hellmans must bottle it for them & use Burman's label. What a money saver. Also salad dressings, mustard, peanut btr, vinegar. I wil aways be an Aldi shopper. I enjoy the clean, organized stores. Also the folks that work there are always friendly & don't mind helping shoppers. Including helping bag groc for elderly & injured people. Also walk them out iif help is needed there. I don't see that at other grocery stores these days. Have a good weekend.
Good to know, especially about the mayo.
I buy the organic pasta sauce for $1.99. The regular sauce comes in a plastic jar. For a few more cents I get organic and save the glass Mason jar to reuse.
I love the Aldi organic pasta jars!! I use them for drinking, storing food and as a measuring cup
@@storytalk7 Me too! I put leftover soup in them, use them to store dry rice & beans & I put homemade bone broth in them. Goodwill wants $1.99 for an empty mason jar these days. At Aldi you get the jar and the sauce for the same price.
I have also been very careful about buying sauce in Mason jars. The cost of the jars themselves can range anywhere from $15.00 - $24.00 for quarts. So, I think it is a much better deal to get the sauce/Mason jar food.
Perfect idea!! Haven't been to Aldi's in a while. I'll definitely keep an eye out for this!!
I try to only eat organic due to stomach issues. They have great prices on organic foods but you still need to read the labels, Canola Oil is dangerous for your gut and heart. Also if allergic to soy you must read labels. Be sure to be your own health advocate!!!!
What a great video! I love Aldi's Boulder Dinner Napkins. Once I stumbled upon bath towel sets (2 large towels, 2 hand towels, 2 washcloths) at Aldi's for $17.00! It's been quite some time ago, and they're still in great shape...soft, fluffy, absorbent. If I had known what good quality they are, I would have definitely bought more. Have a fun, happy week!
Frozen vegetables and frozen fish. Fresh kale and salad. Anything on German week from Deutsche Kuche brand. Knackwurst and bratwurst are the best. Brioche buns... The very best.
The cheese is unbelievable. The exact same Brie I would buy at Acme is about $8 cheaper at Aldi. $8!!! 🙌🏻. And the frozen tater tots and French fries are usually under $2 a bag. They are often $5 at Acme. Aldi is amazing.
I love Aldi and there are three different stores around our area making it easy for me to combine errands. They have fantastic produce, I am a huge fan of their dairy and breads as well as their frozen foods. The frozen foods they always have, and the limited time special buys they get in. I truly find that they have better prices than most of the larger grocery stores and I don't have to walk 5 miles around a store to get my shopping done. In and out, easy peasy!
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Their brioche bread makes the BEST french toast.
Bunches of 💐 flowers (Aldi in Australia) In my car I carry a small pair of secateurs & newspaper (to work on & wrap off-cuts), as well as nice jar (I like the Nescafe coffee jars for vases). This allows me to take flowers to someone, nicely arranged & not needing to find something to put them in. If I leave home intending to do this, then I try & find extra greenery to take with me, as this sets the flowers off & you get a larger amount to work with. Great for hospital visits. Just remember to put another jar in your car for next time.
The Naan is good for making pizza with. The Specialty Greek Yogurt - Honey is great in smoothies or plain.
I do Aldi every other week. Agree that their cheese aisle is the BEST! Great products, great selection, and the best prices! 🧀
The cranberry chicken salad is amazing
But pretty pricey for its size but definitely worth doing homemade version.
I also stock up on the Aldi chocolate bars! So good, and great price! 😉
Thanks for sharing!
The best!
I buy these for my daughter. They also don’t have bad ingredients!👍
The paper towels at Aldi’s are wonderful.
I've used them for years; however, I just saw a video earlier this week that said to skip them because they're inferior. Don't know what that's based on because it's my go-to for scouring out my sink. I can rinse them and they hold together for a second wipe down.
I agree, love them too!
Their toilet paper is a good deal.
We’ve had an Aldi forever, but I did not start shopping there until I stopped working several years ago. I pick up the brand flakes and a separate tub of raisins to make our own Raisin Bran. I also get tubs of oatmeal. I grind it in our coffee grinder (never used for coffee), add in spices and use it for bread crumbs. I love the autumn crisp grapes. The one thing they do not have is Fage Greek yogurt. My partner will not eat the Aldi’s option. They do have Helva Good French Onion dip. Still, buying the majority of out groceries at Aldi’s allows us to splurge a bit on a couple of items at a pricier store.
I love french onion dip!
Aldis brand for raisin bran cereal is excellent.
You are a wonderful presenter. We love their pasture-raised eggs. Do u use a special dressing with your fruit salad? I’m always searching for a light one that is still sweet but not packed with sugar. Thanks for all your Aldi info! Oh, I’m always blown away by their broccoli. I never leave without some!
Hi there! For my fruit salad, we just let the fruit hang out together on the fridge. We don't add anything to it. Hugs 🤗
Winking Owl Shiraz, Borgonzola cheese, and anything else in the cheese section, cold smoked salmon, chocolate, Burman's mayo, spices, bagged avodacoes, frozen tuna steaks, peanut butter, cream cheese, green onions, grapes and berries, fudge peanut butter cookies, olive oil. Those are items I always buy.
Yes the borgonzola!
This was really helpful. I don't go to Aldi often but when I have gone I felt overwhelmed and not sure where to start. Thank you!!!'
Donna, thank you so much! I am glad it was helpful 🤗
I've been shopping at Aldi since the early 80's. How far it has come!! Just a couple of disagreements: The Simply Nature Marinara Sauce is INFINITELY better, organic and non-gmo, and only costs about .60 a jar more. I don't buy the cheap eggs - only pasture-raised, and Aldi has a fantastic price on them. I don't buy their garlic - mostly from China.
Thanks for sharing. Sure does prove there are some true bargains to be had - but also really good quality items at lesser cost as well. Definitely a part of my regular rotation.
When our Aldi first opened here and it was definitely after 2003, most their produce was sourced through local farms and in my personal opinion it was much better!! Totally agree about pasture raised eggs, it's the only kind I ever eat now! 😋 I have some more items to add to the Aldis good and healthy items but I need to find my list buried somewhere on my desk.... 😉
YES!
My favorite product at Aldi is the chocolate/peanut butter cups. Their chocolate is of exceptional quality and highly addictive. Shockingly, they are also sold out from time to time which tells me they are highly popular. I have other favorite items too but, with Aldi, if you see something that you like a lot, they often have limited availability for a limited time so I tend to throw as many of those in my cart as I can knowing I may never see them again.
Aldi 85/15 Organic hamburger, organic eggs and the BBQ potato chips are my go to! You are spot on about the chocolate!
have the organic chop meat in fridge,love the chocolate,but my store has very small selection and prices are up
Love Aldi and do most of my grocery shopping there. I have one other store worth checking out for deals if they are in your area. Publix. The BOGO are all I shop when I go there and you do not need to buy two to get most deals unless they say so in the fine print. I've recently purchased: Pam spray, organic greek plain yogurt, Keifer, chicken breast, bacon, strawberries, etc that were all BOGO and less expensive than Aldi store brand items. So if you are looking for some frugal ways to stock up on basics from time to time and have a Publix near by consider adding them to your list of stores to check out. My favorite find was Barilla pasta last week. .98 per box final cost. I got some for my home and some for the local food pantry.
yes i love Publix but you do need to know how to shop there or you will be paying an arm and a leg. Many of the items rotate on the bogos as well like Thomas bagels and have the best subs IMO.
We get almost everything at aldi! Weekly staples for us are their multigrain bread, organic eggs, thick slices honey ham, and grass fed ground beef. I think there's only 3-4 things we get regularly that we can never find there.
Great video! I agree with just about everything you said. If your Aldi carries El Milagro stone ground tortilla chips, give those a try. We didn't care for the regular tortilla chips they carry, but the El Milagros are delicious! Also try the Northern Catch solid white albacore tuna in water. It costs $1.55 per can by us, but it's SO much better tasting and more solid than the brand name flaked (mushy) tuna, which I just won't buy anymore. We also love the whole milk plain Greek yogurt. And we do like the store brand "cheerios" and "chex" cereals and the store brand honey roasted peanuts. I would say we get about 75% of our canned goods, dairy, and produce (and the boneless, skinless chicken breasts) from Aldi, and the rest of our groceries come from Walmart. We get our beef cuts and ground beef from our local IGA, because they seems to have the best tasting meat in our area for a good price.
Organic yogurt, dark chocolate yummy European cheese's and especially the sourdough bread with only 3 ingredients . Yum, yum!
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I repeatedly buy the shredded chicken near the cheese section. I think it is flavored nicely and goes a long way because it is compact in the container. I usually get a bag of the Southwest salad that has toppings and dressing in the bag and make a delicious salad at work. They also have shredded pork, but I haven’t tried it yet.
I love their blue tortilla chips! They are the best I’ve had!
When I saw you hold up all the Aldi dark chocolate I knew I could trust you 😂😂 You know what you're talking about. You have a great channel. Thank you for your content.
It is delicious! 🤗
Yup! The difficult part is limiting the eating of .. we love the dark chocolate mini bars with orange and almond, or cranberry, or raspberry, or chili.. since they’re little bars it’s easier to limit. They’re delicious and not too sweet.
Of all the various brands of peanut butter I’ve tried anywhere, my absolute favorite is Aldi’s Simply Nature organic peanut butter. It tastes like peanuts, as it’s made with only organic peanuts and a bit of salt. It’s also non-GMO and gluten free, and it tastes delicious. Highly recommend.
Good to know! I might buy some soon! I also love their real maple syrup.
I’m always looking for pb w/out all the added palm oil and sugar. And maple syrup? Yup, need that too (great in oatmeal and a little on cottage cheese or in yogurt).
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I’ll have to try their maple syrup. Have you (or Tina above), ever tried a Banana/Avocado smoothie ? With a dash of vanilla extract, a little maple syrup, and milk of choice. I have a Ninja blender but never feel like washing it, so I use my Bamix immersion blender. So smooth and creamy and delicious. Wish I could post a photo 😊
@@Pmwalls46immersion blenders rock! I use mine almost every day. Before I retired, we were given “points” for stuff (I don’t remember why). I used my points for a Toastmaster immersion blender. Love it! After dental surgery, I was on puréed/liquid food for months. This thing (and my mini-food processor) was a godsend.
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I’m familiar with the “points” that you speak of. My husband had that opportunity from his employer over the years before he retired. I’ve had my Bamix (Swiss made) since the 70’s and it’s still going strong. I love it and use it often. If you love avocados and bananas, you should try that smoothie I mentioned. It’s SO GOOD !! 😋
My last Aldi purchases on 2/9
All org:3 lbs apples 4.49, romaine hearts 3.69, celery 2.79, mini cucs2.79, mixed greens 2.89, arugula spinach mix 2.89, 16 oz grass fed ground beef 85/15 5.19,
Not organic: 3lbs sweet potatoes 2.59, cara oranges 3 lbs 3.49, mandarins 3lb 3.59, radishes 1.69, 3 lg multi color peppers 2.69, Irish butter 3.09, imported cheeses 3.99, fresh mozzarella ball 3.35, mascarpone 3.75, simply Nature antioxidant power 100% juice ( not from concentrate) 33 oz 3.79 is seasonal item. I also buy other items on other trips, prosciutto, salami, various Kerry gold or Swiss cheeses, around holidays rack of lamb is a good price, so are frozen German made decadent deserts. Also keep on hand for convenience their 90 second microwave 7 grain pouches, for those days there just is no time to prepare similar item from scratch. When their frozen mixed berries 48 oz bags are on sale, I buy and make, preserve, compote and or jams, even made wine😊. Some items are good price and quality consistently, but some like fruit and produce not consistent in quality- freshness, but neither are in other stores. When Aldi has sale on items I use regularly, I stock up . Aldi’s jams have fruit, sugar and pectin, no corn syrup like other store famous brand names, and are better price. I always look for clean, simple ingredients in what I buy and consume. I am sure I have bought many other items from Aldi, some I repurchased and some were not to my taste. I am not a fan of their breads. I know people tell me they love it. I tried, and consumed some, repurchased as well, but not true fan. Sourdough is clean, no junk in it, I just don’t care for the consistency. Too dense? Not sure how else to describe it😊. Wish they would bring back the organic herbal tea that had blueberry in the name.
😂😂😂😂😂 Get a life!!!
i just jarred 4 jars of pickles from their mini cucumbers at $1.89 fills 1 jar complete , publix costs $5 for same. I buy bread and meat there and cheese and wine from italy,love Aldi's here in Pompano beach,but they are not the same everywhere,we live short time in long island ny and not same. I love the baby back ribs here so inexpensive,but did not see them in ny, im curious to see what i find this summer in ny,but in the meantime I enjoy them here. I was not a fan of their pizza in fridge section,ive had their frozen before and was good. Oh well love my Aldi's LOL, sorry to jump on your comment!
I love our Aldi’s and it is where I do most my shopping. One thing I always grab is the frozen blueberries. They cost just under $5 and can’t pay that anywhere else I’ve found. The thing I don’t like is you can’t just buy one onion or pepper you have to buy a bag which I don’t need that many usually. But definitely an Aldi’s fan. Thanks for the tips!
Hi I don't eat onions or peppers but, I use them in sauces etc. I clean the unused ones chop them up and freeze them in sep. bags then they are ready to use later and no waste.
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I'll start doing that. I keep wasting onions.
I live in Spain and do an occasional grocery shop in Aldi..They do very good environmentally friendly laundry detergent, washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets so I stock up when they're on offer. Thanks for the suggestions you give us. Love your videos.
Jodie, thank you for sharing these recommendations! 🤗
I started buying frozen green beans from Aldi. Love them. They cook up southern style perfectly.
I love❤Aldi!
Try the guacamole and fresh salsa!!
Fun to hear your picks! I also suggest the fresh salsa and hummus from the fridge section. Great deal and good taste
I definitely need to try the fresh salsa now 🤗
As for their salsa.. yesss!!!! We use the mild for chips and the medium for cooking. Just dump a jar of it over some chicken in the crock pot and everyone goes crazy for it like I worked sooo hard. Lol
Michelle, great idea!
I agree that one of the best salsas anywhere on the planet is Aldi's organic salsa.
You are SO helpful! Thank you for sharing your money saving experiences! Keep up the good work! I’m going to Aldi next week! 😆
You are so welcome! 🤗
I shop at Aldi’s a lot. Mostly for eggs, bread, cheese, prunes, hot dogs 99 cents and baloney $1.49. Occasionally I splurge on the German brands of soups and other specialty items. Since into carb cycling and trying to avoid sugar as much I avoid snacks as a rule. I do like the pretzel sticks but not too often.
My rule at Aldi’s is if you see something that looks like a good buy get one and try it. If you love it buy more. This way you find more favorites.
I spend only about a $100 to $150 a month on food so I have to be very careful with my money.
This is my first time watching one of your videos. I wish when you are giving prices you would say the size of the package (i.e. a pint of blueberries for $***) and what the per pound price is for things like meat. That makes the cost comparisons for Aldi vs. my grocery store easier. Thank you.
I have discovered Aldi's and finally tried them last year...now I too have several staples I get there, that I can't even find in my regular groceries. There's a store one town over for me, so not a far drive. They have many organics my regular groceries don't carry, such as organic cheeses, hummus, chicken sausage and other things. I have also gotten that salsa you mentioned ~ very good. I do wonder what state you are in, because my pricing is higher on some of these things you mention, such as the chocolate, and the salsa, but still much better than regular stores near me. I'm in CT. Things tend to be higher in our area, and the Northeast in general. Ok, got to listen to the rest of your video now...
Hi Honey …I just found your channel and I love it….I’m a new subscriber…Thank you for making these videos❤
Deborah, welcome! Thank you for your kind words 🤗
If you need Gruyère for a recipe, try the Swiss- Gruyère shredded. I also love in it my scrambled eggs with some fresh spinach and basil. Or an omelette with the same.
did same with the shredded swiss,and i love all their cheese great prices!
Yes, I guessed $89.00 for your haul. I love the bread section also for sourdough, Italian and brioche breads (amazing toasted) and I always pick up the chicken salad with almonds and cranberries, apples and bananas,olive oil, spices, the grass fed ground beef, Alaska salmon, sharp cheddars, butter and beer (light ales). Great video.
We like the 3-wick candles. I think they've gone up a bit but are still under $5. Great fragance choices.
Yes, I particularly adore the Gardenia and stock up of those. Gardenias were my late mother’s favorite flower.
Get the brioche bagels- very soft and good! My fav!!!
I love Aldi! I have to eat a lot of organic food & it’s cheaper than other places around me! My tip is to learn what is a seasonal item & what’s not. I’ve had so many times that I went to purchase a seasonal item like pickled beets only to find that they would not be restocked for months!!! Thank you❤
Kim, thanks for the tip!
I wish we had Aldi here in Canada! But we have a few good discount grocery stores that we can utilize!
Can we hear a mortgage payoff update?😊
Thx for sharing. I get canned pears (they’re soft not hard like many of the expensive brands) their hummus and some lovely light crispy gf blue chips. Sooo inexpensive and worth the extra stop
My favorite things about Aldi’s is there return policy on their items. No questions asked with your receipt. I have returned battered premade shrimps in a package. Just an empty box, gave money back no questions asked. I also like the chicken salad that you mentioned, and their pork and chicken egg rolls are our favorites. Also beer battered haddock in the frozen section, we always buy. Also many other items, like their veggies, crackers, dog food, etc..I love Aldi’s. I do find their meat section to be more expensive. But I highly recommend this store. Thanks for your informative video.
This was such a helpful video! My husband does the Aldi‘s shopping once a week for me since it is right by where he works. I scan the Flipp app and make the list. Since I do not usually go into the store, this was a great resource for me. I guessed $85.00 total for your grocery haul. We LOVE Aldi!!
Thanks for the tips! I enjoy going to Aldi, here in Brooklyn, NY, but so do so many people. It gets pretty challenging. But I’m committed to them for produce, definitely.
I'm so glad you mentioned gruyere cheese. I need that but its so expensive at my grocery store that I said "no, not now" so I've been holding this recipe I found till I can find the cheese cheaper elsewhere. I'm actually checking your website because my husband and I plan on going to Aldi. So, thank you for this video.
A friend and I are heading to Aldi this morning, so this came just in time. I added a couple of items to my list based on your recommendations. Funny, my friend's favorite aisle is the one with the misc. items. Also, to me, their pork chops are the best I've found and definitely picking up some sourdough bread.
The aisle with the misc items is called the "aisle of shame". If you've ever bought anything you didn't need from that aisle, you'll understand. LOL
I enjoyed your video since I'm an Aldi fan as well. Have you tried their frozen green beans? I think they are great. Also, at holiday time, they have the cheapest sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, celery, and cranberries, and the quality is always good. I also get my old-fashioned oats there. They are cheaper than Walmart. Their boxed cereals are also cheaper and have more cereal in the box.
we used to go to Aldi a lot but they kept getting rid of the soups we liked. I recommend the salami like you said and the all white tuna.
Oh no! Maybe they will bring the soups back 🤗
Thanks for your video. Aldi is definitely one of the stores in my rotation. I enjoy the fresh produce and great value on most of the items I like. 😊
I totally agree!
Frozen fish by Fremont, DELICIOUS
I do a smaller Aldi shop every couple of weeks since along with pantry staples I buy produce (lettuce, tomatoes, avocados,brussel sprouts, spinach, slaw mix). Dairy (I love their blue cheese crumbles as well as other cheeses, milk, eggs). Breads (along with bread I _do_ buy their plain bagels and English muffins, then I prep and freeze them already cut through. They toast up as fresh and are perfectly delicious). I buy various wraps there and freeze them to use as needed. I buy their various wild caught fish filets as well as their mussels. I buy nuts there too at great comparative savings. I could go on, but there’s a broad outline.. I do buy spices and beans too, and some meats. On another day I might head to a different local market depending on what I’m looking for. We have several Asian markets and general markets for shopping branded stuff. I buy spring water in those as Aldi only carries purified water which isn’t the same. Btw, I also buy Aldi tortilla chips - usually their restaurant style.
Great video! My top Aldi finds are: baby spinach, spaghetti squash, cashews, block cheese, bagel thins, 647 bread, frozen broccoli, frozen fish, frozen shrimp, frozen tuna steak, Cucumbers, head of lettuce, ketchup, sandwich baggies, and rasberry lemonade.
Thank you so much for the recommendations! 🤗
We keep bags of beans and rice for emergency items. Beans and rice together are a complete protein. The Aldi organic Marinara is comparable to Raos. Their pineapple juice is so good and it's great for joint pain! Big fan of Aldi!
Michele, I will have to try that marinara sauce! Thank you for the recommendation:)
Michelle I'm going to get my hands on the pineapple juice because I have really severe arthritis and a lot of pain. It would be worth travelling every three months just to get that if it helps. Thanks, vera
Shopped at Aldi more in the past, hut our store has gone to self checkout and I REFUSE
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The Aldi's in Virginia that I've been to have done the same, but also have the lane closest to the office open for normal checkout - although the checkout person isn't standing there 100% of the time, they do come when they have a customer.
I go with my daughter, who understands the self checkout! I dont. Theres another great store, Savers, that sells used articles, that went self checkout, too. Neither my friend nor i go there anymore,,except once in a great while for meagain with my daughter. I am in a wheelchair and couldnt possibly do all the handlung ,even.
We like the salad dressing -Tuscan Garden, I think, and dried fruit and nuts. Also cereal and frozen foods. As far as green beans go, I love the thin green beans in the frozen section at Walmart.
Right now there are lobster cheese ravioli…during lent. Yummy and I have some in freezer. They won’t come back sadly.
Aldi is a learning curve to figure out the standard products and the limited edition products. We’re a celiac household and their gluten free line is awesome. I get all my snacks, pasta, and gf baking mixes from Aldi. The gluten free take and bake pizza is so good. It is close to the same price as gluten free frozen pizza, but significantly higher quality. Some stuff, like the chips, do taste different, but I don’t mind. I’ve gotten used to it. The only thing that I will not buy at Aldi is the frozen hash brown patties. They’re not that much better on the price and the taste… nope.
I just came upon your channel when I saw ALDIs. Things I love to but there are the 12 grain bread, raisin bread, Clancys potato chips, blueberries, salad mixes, Millville snack bars, eggs, butter and milk but not much meat. I like the produce but have to judge every time if it looks fresh or too expensive. Thanks for all your suggestions.
Julie, thank you for watching!
Aldi mint chocolate chip ice cream is wonderful. I always buy eggs, butter, baking supplies and Mama Cozi pizzas! Thanks for your videos!
Hi Jennifer, is it possible to make a recommended list of quality frugal books to read?
Frozen Green Beans from Aldi's are delicious. I also buy other frozen vegetables. I buy the Dinner Napkins which are very good. I ❤ Aldi's.
Hi Jennifer, Such a helpful video! So nice of you to try to help your friends!
Thank you, Linda! ❤️
We've been shopping at Aldi for nearly 20 years. Nothing wrong with their So Soft t.p. Also, perhaps the best item I ever found years ago there was a fuzzy pink blanket in the odds & ends aisle. It was the last one, and did not have a price tag on it. The checkout clerk had to get a price check on it, but it turned out to be the best $15 I ever spent. It's big enough to cover a single bed like a real bedspread, and our three cats and dog love it. Our Norwegian Forest Cat immediately claimed it as hers, but she will share it with me on a chilly night while watching TV. I agree with everything else you said, though, and other video creators who do segments on Aldi agree with you.
I don't have an Aldi anywhere near me, but it's always entertaining ti see what other people are buying
Yes, along with the onions and chocolate...Green and assorted peppers, potatoes, salmon, pizza, chocolate cake and chicken caesar salad.
Love it!!
I love their peanut butter and we like their bagels. We find the bagels toast nicely and we have not noticed the crumb. The price can’t be beat.
Being frugal, I would never buy breadcrumbs. I use the ends of the bread and put it in the handy chopper and toss it in the freezer and use it as needed.
But the ends are the best part, toasted and buttered. I hold off eating them until the loaf is almost done
I wish they were in my state. I went to one last fall and was impressed with the prices.
I do love the chuck roast at aldi...it is always tender...I also go for their chocolate covered almonds...dark...I could spend hours in the store just looking at everything
Huge bag of organic kale under $3, fire roasted diced tomatoes( just discovered how tasty) almond milk, like you said canned beans, pasta, bagged small avocados, baby carrots. So grateful we have an ALDIs less than a mile away! Been shopping at ALDIs since they opened one near where my mom lived. Probably twenty five years ago. Would bring home cases of canned veggies. Oh, I forgot their wine. Not very discerning palate I admit but we don’t mind.
Thank you for the suggestions! 🤗
I really like the garlic stuffed olives, chocolate mint cookies, romaine, mint chocolate ice cream, cinnamon swirl bread toasted, frozen creme puffs, and the their assortment of lamb and sliced ham in the large size. As for the garlic/parsley salt -- you are much better off to get garlic powder! At Christmas time they have baklava and Wisconsin Kringles!! A couple of years ago I purchased a chair and ottoman that has held up good. Also I bought a light weight sleeping bag for some fishing trips!!! You never know what you may find!!
I love their salsa and also their non Gmo organic tortilla chips are awesome!! Was surprised how delicious they are!! Love this video. I'm a new subscriber ❤
Welcome!
I love Aldi too! I use their low carb tortillas for crispy egg breakfast sandwiches. I scramble or fry an egg. Pit it on half of tortilla with sausage or ham and cheese making sure it’s not at the edges. Fold over and pop into my wide slot toaster. And their specialty breads and cheeses are awesome. I love their thick bacon including pepper bacon. Thank you!
I like Irsh butter in the green wrap.It's grass fed.
I’ve never been a fan of canned green beans. I prefer fresh or frozen green beans (fresh preferably when grown in season from my garden). Frozen works great too - roasted in the oven or air fryer is my go to.
Brittany, I need to try your recommendation of the frozen green beans in the air fryer. Thank you!
I give my puppy canned green beans! She loves em!
@@bambiprice8186 Our English Springer Spaniel adores Brussels Sprouts!!! She goes Nuts! Go figure!
Great tips about food items that I overlook (like the chicken salad!). My fav Aldi find are the 90 cal Millville brownies.
I agree about the chicken salad. It is very good. I buy the small blueberry muffins, avocados, fit & fabulous bread, jarred sauerkraut, bag of small cucumbers & various cheeses. I enjoy shopping their special product aisle. Bought an eyeshadow kit at Christmas liked it so much that I went back & bought them for my daughter & granddaughters. You never know what they will have.
Janice, great recommendations!
Specially selected - prawn/white wine salmon wellington , i cooked on med heat then turn higher for last 10 mins amazing full of flavour yum , going to get 2 more today , goes with salad veg rice , amazing 👍👊😘 yum
Great information! Blue is fabulous color on you.
Thank you so much 🤗
I have aldis delivered once a month...im handicapped and the fee and tip are worth it to me I save so much.
Perfect timing for some viewing, although I’m in Ireland. Currently waiting a half an hour for my Lidl to put their Sunday evening meat on sale. I always pick up great sales a Sunday evening there 😋😍
Amy, I love that you know the exact time the meat is put on sale! 🤗
@@THEJENNIFERCOOK I reduced our food budget last month by 22% with some new strategies. We don’t feel we are lacking anything either! I’m thrilled. I also purchase “Too Good To Go” surprise bags. 🙌🏻☺️
Amy, that is amazing! What are the other strategies that helped reduce your grocery budget?
@@THEJENNIFERCOOKthis might be interesting for you. These are the best prices I have found for Lidl/ Aldi in Ireland. 😊
Lidl.
Fire wood 🪵 €5.49 logs + €3.49 sticks
Fruit
Mandarins 99c
Spring onions 79c
2kg Irish white potatoes (€1.49 on offer)
Lemons 500g 99c
Banana 1.45 per kg (approx 41c for 2 🍌)
Granny Smith apples €1.59
Garlic
Salad (Little gem lettuce €1.29) (Italian style bag 99c)
Caesar salad bags €1.69
Spinach €1.25
Hummus €1.29
Cucumber 75c
Green beans 95c
Deluxe Cherry Vine Tomatoes €2.49
1kg Irish rooster potatoes €1.99
Bake at home bread rolls €1.99
Bread 99c
Pancakes (€1.15 for 6 of the small ones)
Burger buns 6 pack 99c
Wraps €1.29
Fruit & nut mix €1.79
Cashew & cranberry mix €2.49
Sausage rolls 99c
Garlic baguette 34c
Sliced turkey €1.99
Pepperoni slices €1.39
Cheese - sliced reduced fat €1.59, grated family size €3.49
Gluten free rice cakes 65c
18 Eggs €3.75
Meat - sale Sunday evening 8pm
Orange juice €1.69
Smoothies €2.29 for a 4 pack
Cholesterol lowering yogurts €1.69
Butter €1.85
Sour cream 89c
Light Milk (3L €2.95) (2L €2.09)
Toffee yogurt 75c each
Natural yogurt 69c
Freezer ❄️
Mint/ honeycomb ice cream tubs €2.19
Crinkle cut oven chips €2.09
Chicken nuggets/ dippers €1.55
Fish (15 pack of fish fingers €1.49 + 4 piece breaded Irish hake in a bag €3.39)
Frozen peppers €1.09
Popcorn chicken €1.35
Baking goods
Cereal
Cereal bars (yogurt & fruit bars €1.49, yogurt breakfast bars €1.99)
Coffee €2.65
Hot chocolate
Lemon juice bottle 200ml 65c
Chocolate chips 59c
Milk cooking chocolate €1.05
Nutella, Lidl brand €1.25
Biscuit spread €2.59
Deluxe Pure Canadian Maple syrup €3.49
Olive oil €3.29
Tomato purée 95c
Salt (Saxa €1.79, salt mill 89c, salt refill in blue box is cheaper than saxa)
Vinegar
Salad dressing - ginger €2.19
Taco Mayo €1.49
Rice (easy cook brown) €1.09
Pasta (wholemeal fusilli 99c)
Crackers
Popcorn €1.99
Family 18pk Crisps €2.79
Prawn shells 6pk €1.49
Tortilla chips 79c
Toffeee pops 99c
Chewy sweets €1.29
Napkins €1.19
Toilet paper Floralys - 9 roll €3.99 (25c a roll is the best price I’ve seen for this brand)
Eco Toilet Roll- 9 rolls €2.99
Kitchen roll 2 pack €1.29
Disposable gloves
Kitchen sponges 64c
Stainless steal scourers €1.99
Tin foil €2.19
Fire lighters 79c
Lunch bags €1.09 small (yellow zip)
50L Recycling bags 69c
20 Vitamin C dissolvable tablets €1.45
Body wash 99c
Australian shampoo/ conditioner €1.29
Clothes wash €2.39
Kitchen wipes €1.09
Window cleaner 58c
Shower cleaner 58c
Washing up liquid €1.09
Dishwasher tablets €2.09
Bleach 69c
6 pack Energy drinks €2.49 (15c a can, deposit scheme)
Ribena €1.49 (25c a bottle, deposit scheme)
Aldi
4 Mini pizzas €2.29
5 Granola bars €1.69
6 Top ups (Aldi Yops) €2.79
Taco seasoning 59c
Taco shells
Tesco
Square bars 38c each at best sale price
Bisto gravy (reduced salt) €2 at best sale price
Foil trays 6 for €5
Paper plates 50 pack, €4
This is amazing! Thank you for sharing this. I think I need to explore our local Lidl now 🤗
Ues! The green bean stems are an issue! I am so glad you said it! I've been thinking the same!
I love my Aldi! I could get away with only shopping there if my family didn't like some very specific snacks I have to get at big box stores😅
I get that completely! Some of their snacks are not comparable to other store brands. 🤗
I enjoy the seasonal items before holidays. Waiting for Easter next. I like the German items like German pickles and canned red cabbage. I have a German friend who loves their regular Aldi coffee in one pound bags. She is 90 so buy it for her. I loved their Pumpkin Oat bread in the Fall but haven't found it any more? I don't go very often as live a hour away. Some things are priced the same as Wal-Mart as prices at Aldis have increased. Produce is a hit or miss in my area. Meat is the same as our local chain's sale prices. I also pick up dog treats every visit. Yogurt is also a must.
FROZEN GERMAN STRUDEL: Deutsche Kuche, Fruits of the Forest or Apple. Two big strudels (19.2 ounces) for about $3.50. Only problem is they are seasonal, Octoberfest for sure, possibly Spring. Do not buy one box buy about 5 to keep you for the many months they are not in stock. I don' recall any other note above mentioning the frozen strudel. Cannot be beat anywhere! Fantastic...
I have found some great items in their speciality aisle. Kitchen ware & yard things & even a mattress that I love & it costs less than the stores.
Hi, Jennifer! I have missed you so much. I didn't have internet access for a while and I have a question. I remember when you changed your focus of the channel. I love your frugal posts, but enjoyed the other spiritually based ones as well. Do you do both? I agree with green beans being different now. I buy the tiny little frozen ones that are the same as the more expensive Trader Joe's brand. They are really good!
Susan! How are you? For the channel, I focus on the frugal/money topics. Thank you for letting me know you have experienced the same with canned green beans. I'm so happy you are back! Have a wonderful week 🤗
The instant mashed potatoes are the perfect long term storage food. Under $2 per box. I vacuum seal in Mylar bags or canning jars. I think they are the closest taste to fresh potato mashed.
The only thing I have noticed at Aldi that I do not buy would be bananas! Everything else I love and have no issues with at all. Including items you have mentioned. No issue with bagels and the middle isle with toys and whatnot can be a good deal! Thanks for the video
What's the story re the bananas, please?
I guessed $89.00, a tad above what you paid. Agree on the dark chocolate prices being good, although my local Aldi’s price is higher than yours. Always enjoy your posts.
Jane, thank you so much! Great guess!
I do like their sprouted grain bread 😊
Yes!!! Filling and delucious! The loaf i bought at a different store was almost seven dollars. Unbelievable. It wasnt as fresh either.
Belgian dark chocolate square morsels are a delicious way of satisfying a craving with just a few.
English muffin recipe has, like bagels, become crumbly.
Yes! I totally agree about can green beans now! I do shop at ALDIS sometimes. Thank you for all your tips! 😊
Best price on apples ! 🍎🍏 Also, I bought the blackberries on the Aldi Savers for $1.69 ..😊
If I had tons of energy and time I would shop at Aldi BUT you can’t do your entire weeks grocery shopping at Aldi. They are also not consistent with their food products. They have great frozen food one week and they won’t be there the next week. I find it very frustrating.
I guess I would consider myself lucky that I can do 95% of my shopping at Aldi. I do a big grocery shop every 3 to 4 weeks and Aldi is always number one.
I also do 95% of my shopping at Aldi. We rarely buy name brand stuff though.
Occasionally something is out but my aldi is pretty well stocked
I have done 100% grocery shopping. But I live within short driving distance of no less 6 Aldis.
Sadly it never used to be like that they have gone down hill
$55
Wow I was way off
I will take a trip to Aldi
We recently got on in our area and I've never been there.
Thank you for all the great information and the tip on the pineapple.
YES. 16:36 I agree. Delmonte is really slacking.