tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149560156205207645.post4820492456107699839..comments2024-03-27T11:27:17.868-05:00Comments on Olla-Podrida: Bewitched by AldiPattie @ Olla-Podridahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17347912758342365514noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149560156205207645.post-75891261123171579082019-01-27T17:11:28.600-06:002019-01-27T17:11:28.600-06:00Oh Pattie, you're so funny!! I have an Aldi t...Oh Pattie, you're so funny!! I have an Aldi that is sooooo close to my house. Their prices are so unbelievable! the son that lives with me, drinks a lot of milk, and their price on a gallon is great. Have you ever bought their Butter Kase cheese?? It makes a dreamy grilled cheese, and perfect with tomato soup! kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149560156205207645.post-51473479788666716882019-01-26T10:07:12.756-06:002019-01-26T10:07:12.756-06:00LOL all the way through Pattie. :D You are one of ...LOL all the way through Pattie. :D You are one of the two reasons I gave Aldi another try (after not-so-good experiences with one in Oklahoma). My husband's sister has shopped there for years and finally persuaded us to go with her to a recently opened store near us in Huntsville. The first time through, my husband and I thought, OK, what's the big deal, don't see anything we can't live without. The second time we took our time, looked more closely, and tentatively bought a few things. The third time was yesterday, and we are finally getting enthused. With one exception, everything we've tried is as good or better than what we buy at HEB or Kroger. I loved your post because it is full of tips for what to look for. I read parts of it to my husband on our way home, and he is making his list for our next trip. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149560156205207645.post-19504133595094833792019-01-26T09:05:39.750-06:002019-01-26T09:05:39.750-06:00What, you didn't buy any breakfast bars? No c...What, you didn't buy any breakfast bars? No creamy dark chocolate bars? No mixed nuts? Okay, I have a problem at Aldi too. I see I'm going to have to pay closer attention to the cheese selections next time I visit :)SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149560156205207645.post-29566749930684559762019-01-25T12:30:53.282-06:002019-01-25T12:30:53.282-06:00Loved your post - I go for the various pastas, my ...Loved your post - I go for the various pastas, my husband goes for the great buy on eggs and all the various cheeses, then I get the peanuts in the jar roasted, nonsalted for the stellars jay and buy four or five at a time - you can't beat the price better than going to costco and buying 4 or 5 big bags of peanuts in the shell for 5.99 - ...and then of course, i look at the bread items and always the specials of the week - ... and we drive from the mountains down to our Aldi about 40 minutes away ...we are crazy and I too should never shop at Aldi. sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307968128182359860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149560156205207645.post-67016601165452871652019-01-25T09:45:39.841-06:002019-01-25T09:45:39.841-06:00🤣 great post Pattie!! That happens to me in Trade...🤣 great post Pattie!! That happens to me in Trader Joe's...we just got an Aldi and I haven't been there yet, now I'm dying to go!! Thanks for the chuckles,<br />Jennathepaintedapron.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01956666284000629194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149560156205207645.post-282664984585155672019-01-24T21:17:10.098-06:002019-01-24T21:17:10.098-06:00One of my favorite places to buy fresh vegetables....One of my favorite places to buy fresh vegetables. I also love their sprouted seed bread, it makes the best toast with the exception of my homemade bread!<br />They do have a nice selection of cheeses, which I, also, buy each time I goin there.<br />Have a great time watching Vera with your popcorn!Marigenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313503976938859618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149560156205207645.post-12597643979139967172019-01-24T21:07:58.172-06:002019-01-24T21:07:58.172-06:00I shop at Aldi's about once a week. For me it...I shop at Aldi's about once a week. For me it's organic produce, some gluten free items, organic spices, and I must have their organic salsa for $ 1.99 !! now when my husband comes with me it's another story. He gets their chocolate bars, cheeses, cakes, breads and snacks!! He is the bad boy in Aldi's.. gluten Free A_Z Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05651624214552275164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149560156205207645.post-22755766007660715442019-01-24T18:06:21.527-06:002019-01-24T18:06:21.527-06:00Holding my hands over my eyes as I type this🤦🏼♀...Holding my hands over my eyes as I type this🤦🏼♀️...I’ve NEVER been in an Aldo’s!!!!😳. We don’t have them down here. But I’m loving shopping vicariously thru you!!!!jmachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455394380447484981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149560156205207645.post-14912910401981403862019-01-24T12:38:45.982-06:002019-01-24T12:38:45.982-06:00Oooohhhh...you’re a dirty, dirty girl!😉😜🤣 I hol...Oooohhhh...you’re a dirty, dirty girl!😉😜🤣 I hold you up as my heroine! Me? I shop Aldi 2-3 times a week (I like to prepare the freshest produce I can muster) and walk out with the same mundane groceries every time. I’ve never tried the Italian bread you mentioned, but I often buy the French baguette 🥖. LOVE IT!!!!!! I deliberately steer clear of that Special Buy aisle because I know for a fact I’ll lose track of every bit of sense I might have!!! (I’ve gotten some GREAT stuff there, though, when my 🛒 mysteriously all on its own took me there!) The prices for a lot of everyday items like milk, bread, eggs, sugar, flour, and wine (wait...what?!?!??!) are unbeatable and you don’t have to buy in bulk like at Costco and Sam’s to get the great pricing. Now that they’ve remodeled to make the stores more visually appealing, accommodating and inviting, I look forward to the shopping trip! We have 2 Trader Joe’s here, but both are about 18 miles from our house. I don’t even miss going there! We also have a Sprouts here in Lee’s Summit that absolutely rocks, so all I need now is a Whole Foods and I’m golden!!! Stay outta Aldi with your loose grocery shopping morals, girl!!! 🤣🤣🤣Alycia Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14690591304562176674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149560156205207645.post-50806106410188986662019-01-24T11:15:23.334-06:002019-01-24T11:15:23.334-06:00This was so funny! Enjoy all of your goodies! I...This was so funny! Enjoy all of your goodies! I'm going to visit Trader Joe's tomorrow :P xoxoMarcelle https://www.blogger.com/profile/10317430591637531886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149560156205207645.post-31643634587943802972019-01-24T10:19:37.460-06:002019-01-24T10:19:37.460-06:00We used to have a Fresh Market here as well, and i...We used to have a Fresh Market here as well, and it was an absolute joy to shop there. So much so that I wrote a blog post about them. Sadly, it was one of the markets that closed. I still miss that store. Pattie @ Olla-Podridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347912758342365514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149560156205207645.post-88945165034443653362019-01-24T10:14:07.950-06:002019-01-24T10:14:07.950-06:00We have a specialty grocery store called The Fresh...We have a specialty grocery store called The Fresh Market here, where I have the same problem with restraint. I went there yesterday to look for one item, and ended up with about a dozen that I didn't really need but had to have anyway. Luckily the Trader Joe's is just a little too far away for me to shop there more than a couple times a year, and I have managed to stay out of the two(!) Aldi's near us. I don't need additional temptations!Cee Plusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16797031980148273057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149560156205207645.post-85914572597656649702019-01-24T08:44:15.207-06:002019-01-24T08:44:15.207-06:00That stands to reason considering Aldi owns Trader...That stands to reason considering Aldi owns Trader Joe’s. I’ll often see items from TJ’s rebranded at Aldi, like those scrumptious truffles and the dunker cookies. It’s good to know I’m not alone!Pattie @ Olla-Podridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347912758342365514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149560156205207645.post-71996517392913001912019-01-24T08:04:46.770-06:002019-01-24T08:04:46.770-06:00That sounds like one of my trips to Trader Joe'...That sounds like one of my trips to Trader Joe's, and they also have truffle cheese which is AMAZING. Not to mention the wine section which is vast and the freezer section which is full of fatty goodness that I don't need and certainly buy. So...at least you're not alone in this. Rustown Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.com