Aldi's
I've had some good experiences with food from Aldi's, and I've had some borderline experiences. Remembering that some of the food they get is overstock and/or outdated, just use your thinker when buying. The only thing I've heard any issues with is the freshness of some fruits and veggies. I've also seen and used some very fresh fruits and veggies from there. But it is that time of year when they are all beginning to scrape the bottom of the barrel. They have awesome buffalo chicken wings in their freezer section! The prices are awesome. Remember to bring your own grocery bags or boxes with you. I bought a few of the recycled, reusable bags from Cub and Rainbow, and try to always keep them in the Jeep. They are handy for tons of things, they are inexpensive, and I don't have to have guilt throwing away endless supplies of plastic bags.
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for what its worth. Aldis is NOT overstock or outdated items. there items are unknown brand names that come from famous brand names. like kirkland. I agree for longer storage, fruits and vegies I dont care for. but if your using in a few days the prices cant be beat. a few weeks ago we got banana that never greened but found out it was the trucks fault over the road. They did give a replacement. they also have a great money back garantee if you dont like the product. they also have a website you can get there ads on line and keep prices down because of the cart rental,not accepting checks or credit cards and of course have the special purchase items. Aldis is great! and no I dont work for them and this isnt an advertisement! just think there great. Bonnie
Paula - bring a quarter (for the cart, you get it back when you put the cart back), bring your own bags (their's cost $), and bring cash (they don't accept any other forms and they do have a cash machine onsite, but it charges you a fee).
I buy our milk there as it is 1/2 the cost. I have also purchased their SF fruit pops which are like frozen popsicles but with real fruit chunks. Fresh fruit - yep, same as above...great price especially when it's fresh and healthy looking. Gravy mix, stuff like that - skip it. yuck Old tasting and gross flavor. JMO though. I have also bought bottled water there. It is usually a decent price. It is nice, especially when you're on a budget. I do also bring a calculator with me so that I don't go over the cash I have with. Let us know what you find there!
