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The first time I ventured into an Aldi store, my expectations were pretty low.
There have been a couple of misses, but for the most part, Ive encountered hit after hit.
These are 10 things I mightve once balked at buying from Aldi.
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Now, I cant recommend them highly enough.
Fresh Norwegian Atlantic Salmon
When it comes to buying seafood, Ive always been staunchly Team Wild-caught.
But Ive come to learn thatnot all farm-raised salmon is equal.
But conventional curing uses a combination of sodium and synthetically sourced nitrates.
Ive tried a lot of brands, and Aldis is, hands down, the best.
Simply Nature Organic Whole Milk Greek Yogurt
I thought my search for the perfect yogurt would go on forever.
Imagine my surprise and delight when I discovered the holy grail of yogurts at Aldi.
The vanilla is so good that my toddler often licks her bowl clean after breakfast.
When I tried Aldis version, under their brand Little Journey, I felt like Id hit the jackpot.
They are cheaper than anywhere else and are made with limited, all-organic ingredients.
They helped my daughter get more protein and fiber with ingredients like yogurt and flax.
Her cows are grass-fed and -finished, and we can practically wave to them from our front yard.
In other words, its super high-quality stuff.
My husband raved over them.
He loves them so much that he insists I buy a couple whenever I go in.
Weve had them grilled, seared and cooked sous vide, and theyve been a hit every time.
Appleton Farms Prosciutto
Honestly, Aldis entire charcuterie selection is a cut above.
But my favorite product in the entire section is the Appleton Farms prosciutto.
Aldis is just as good, if not better, for a fraction of the price.
But Im also an Earth-lover who tries to be cognizant of my single-use plastic consumption.
To that end, I venture to get more than one use out of my plastic wrap.
With many of the big-name brands, I find thats almost impossible.
Aldis brand of plastic wrap, under their label Boulder, is so useful in the kitchen.
Its thick and easy to handle, and I can often use the same sheet again and again.
It also costs less than other brands (are you seeing a trend here?
Greeting Cards
One of my other Aldi favorites has nothing to do with food.
They often have gorgeously embellished holiday cards and pop-up birthday cards for just a few dollars each.
