Top 10 Bargain Foods You Need to Buy NOW at Aldi for Your Pantry

[@MarysNest]

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[@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE]

Where can I find the whey recipe Mary?

[@juliebaker6969]

@@taramcdonough3599 There's a trick to use with pasta and rice that helps when using it to stretch meals if you or a family member are diabetic. Pasta and rice are full of carbs and can raise your blood sugar too high. But there is a way to turn them into resistant carbs which are metabolized more slowly, and don't have such a negative impact on your blood sugar. All you have to do is: 1. Don't over cook them. Overcooking unlocks more of the starch, making it turn to sugar in your digestive tract much quicker than al dente pasta or rice. 2. Whole Wheat pastas and brown rice are naturally more resistant, and have a lower impact on your sugar levels than the refined white versions. Especially when you follow the THIRD trick. 3. Don't use it right after cooking, refrigerate them completely first. This turns them into resistant carbs, and the interesting and useful part is that, once they have been refrigerated, that LOCKS them in as resistant carbs. Even if you reheat them, they're STILL resistant carbs. Just be sure to keep them in WATER in the fridge to keep them from sticking together. A quick plunge back into boiling water will quickly reheat them for use in hot dishes, or you can use them cold in pasta salads. It's best to use long grain rice reheated though, because when it's cold the starches crystalize and make the grains hard, and unpleasant to chew. That's why you should never use it to make a cold dish like rice pudding, use short grain (sticky) rice instead for cold applications.

[@SabraQueenoftheUnderworld1346]

The spaghetti and other long pasta at Aldi is 2lbs for $1.95 to $1.99. I'm in CT and I love Aldi! Thank you for sharing this.

[@lucky0n3]

Yes, please on the homemade rice-a-roni video!!

[@lindamaxey3827]

But biome is the new buzzword, I haven't heard you use it but your definitely ahead of the curve in understanding, from a retired nurse,👍

[@AspenGlow2027]

Just a tip - when you put an item in your cart, write the shelf price on top of the product. That way when you are at the register you can tell right away if it is ringing up for the shelf price.

[@lanakayphillips2849]

That's a great idea !!

[@MarysNest]

WOW!! Great tip!!

[@susantimmerman4757]

Never had a problem like that at Aldi.

[@KS-xb3cg]

@@susantimmerman4757 it’s not normal, but prices are rising so fast a lot of stores are struggling to keep the price changes updated on the shelf. It’s less about the store and more about the times we are in.

[@cindypabst9293]

If you have more food than you need, you can donate it to your local food pantry.

[@marygrott8095]

I would definitely appreciate it if you did a video on homemade rice-a-roni. My family really enjoys those boxed ones, but,like you, I don't want all those unknown ingredients.

[@MarysNest]

Will do!

[@cathleenpierce984]

@@MarysNest I would also love a rice-a-roni video, esp. if you could include various flavors. Thank you, Mary!

[@honeybee2356]

THAT would be great 😃

[@baileygrace1036]

3/4 cup white rice, 1/2 cup vermicelli (or broken up angel hair pasta), 2 tbsp butter and 1+ 2/3 cup chicken broth. Salt to taste. Tastes almost exactly like chicken flavor rice a roni

[@Puddingcup110]

@@baileygrace1036 toast all the rice and noodle first before adding liquid.

[@phyllisbell8698]

A tip on seasoning sweet peas: along with butter, salt, and pepper, add a little sweet basil. It pairs beautifully with sweet peas.

[@MarysNest]

WOW!! Great tip!!

[@katharvey7324]

Peas are my favorite vegetable. I’m going to have to try add sweet basil the next time I make them. I also love creamed peas! I could make a meal on peas along.

[@phyllisbell8698]

@@katharvey7324 I love creamed peas, and I sometimes puree them and make them into a creamed pea soup.

[@cathleenpierce984]

@@katharvey7324 Hi Kat, do you have a recipe for creamed peas, please? I've never heard of it. Thank you.

[@katherinerobinson1935]

Green beans and thyme pair well

[@Kim-ec9du]

When my husband and I first got married we lived in a townhouse with street parking. He was a truck driver and wouldn’t be home till the following morning. I heard a noise downstairs in the middle of the night. Terrified I called 911, while on the phone I looked farther up the street and saw our car and realized my husband was home. Just then the police were banging on the door. I came running downstairs to open it as my husband walked from the kitchen with a bowl of fruit cocktail.😂 Well I haven’t bought any since and that’s been about 35 years now but anytime I hear fruit cocktail that’s all I can think about 😂😂

[@MarysNest]

Oh Kim!! That is too funny!! I have to share that many years ago, our neighbors were traveling for an extended period of time and asked us to watch their house. Well one night, I noticed someone walking around the house - inside - with a flashlight. I immediately called our local police department who came right away. We met them outside and pointed to where we saw the light. The police walked all around the outside of the house and saw no area of break in but then they saw the flashlight from inside so they rang the doorbell! We saw the front hall lights go on quickly and the door was opened by a man in his pajamas holding the flashlight under his arm and a bowl with a spoon in the other. He said that he was friends with the owners and was staying there with his wife and didn't want to disturb her so he used the flashlight to get some ice cream in the kitchen. The police contacted the owners and all checked out!! We all had a good laugh after that but your fruit cup and my ice cream go hand in hand when it comes to thoughts! Love, Mary

[@Kim-ec9du]

@@MarysNest that’s too funny, thanks for sharing ❤️

[@diannamc367]

@@MarysNest oh my! I guess the neighbors should have told you there would have been someone there before you got so worried!

[@tracycrider7778]

😆😆😆

[@rfowler6039]

Yes, please do a video on homemade Rice-A-Roni...when we first got married (45 years ago) I would make it about once a week and sometimes add some leftover chicken at the end. That was back when we were counting our pennies. 😊 But we look back on those days now as some of the best of our lives! We didn't have much money but we had each other! ❤

[@akristakat2828]

Rice a roni now is not the same. Home made would be better.

[@rfowler6039]

@@akristakat2828 Yep, haven't used it in years, but if Mary has a good (and healthier) homemade version, I'd give a try...for old times sake

[@akristakat2828]

@@rfowler6039 absolutely. I wrote to them asking why they changed from beef to brown salt rice. They sent me coupons to buy more. Ymmm. Nooo.

[@kathygarner419]

Mary, I have been shopping at Aldi for more than 20 years. The comment about package sizes is worth noting. I am super angry at Jello brand they have changed the amount of pudding and gelatin in their boxes. It used to be 4 ounces in small boxes and 8 ounces in large boxes. It is now 3.2-3.4 ounces in the small package and 6 ounces in large boxes. This makes it necessary to open 2 small boxes and weigh the contents on my kitchen scale to get the proper amount for the recipes I grew up with using these products. Please just increase the prices slightly and leave the packaging alone. Campbells soup is playing the same game. The can is the same size but contains less soup, its now down to 10 ounces in many cans.

[@JennySimon206]

No way! Holy sh*T that is sacrilege! To make you have to use 2 boxes and weight it out! Wtf! That pisses me off beyond belief. It's not that they don't know. There is a term for this shrinking packages thing but I never thought they would so it with something so many recipes use that exact amount. I'm just floored. Never thought about that aspect of the shrinking thing. Not sure why.

[@arvellataratuta2150]

I have the same complaint about the Jello pudding and gelatins

[@gailremp8389]

Welcome to the reality of what's been happening for years and years with the products. I wouldn't get angry. It's not worth that much trouble. You just have to adjust. But I know what you're saying... I was just watching the other video about how to single layer layer freeze certain items to pop them into a bag for your freezer so you waste not. One night. And there are ways to organize your freezer with rubber bands around products to make them smaller that works well in the organization. I always pray when hurricane season comes to Florida that I won't lose my freezer food. So far so good this year but knock wood. So thank you so much to this lovely lady. With her stocking and restocking plans. Sometimes she's far too organized for me but hey we can all dream.

[@cyndephillipshohbein8232]

Just about everyone is doing that. Restaurants smaller portions, same price. Boxes look same but less weight, a dozen whatevers are now 10, not 12. Smoke and mirrors. Do not get hooked on a particular item at Aldi's. Products Interchanged regularly.

[@gailremp8389]

@@cyndephillipshohbein8232 SO true. You'll see some little specialty something that they bring in. I do enjoy when the German specialty products come out each year. Because I like interesting mustards so I've learned to buy two jars of the beer mustard. And two jars of the German sweet mustard. That takes me for the year. And it's like everything else in life, some of the stuff is good some of the stuff is what were they thinking. Just like people ha ha.

[@mingoweekes2727]

God bless you for thinking about others

[@madelinehall8944]

I live in a one bedroom apartment in Chicago,IL. I'm blessed with 4 closets, a walkin, a coat closet-7shelf linen, a wall to wall clothes closet, and a 3 shelf pantry in the kitchen. I was raised to save as you spend. I shop for sale items and always add a few extras. I was in a training program for seniors in 2020. They shut down. I had no reason to run out to the stores. I also was able to help a lot of folks in my hi-rise building. God bless us to be a blessing.

[@suesmargiassi4195]

Thank you, Mary. Aldi has been my primary store for years. Nice to see that I'm buying the right foods. I believe the boxes of long pasta are 2 lb. The vinegars are usually on the bottom shelf in the same area as the pickles/salad dressings....apple cider with the mother, red wine, white wine, balsamic.

[@MarysNest]

Great to know! Thanks!

[@Sunshine_State]

Aldi has a lot of organic products that are less expensive than conventional products at my regular grocery store. I buy organic pasta, pasta sauce, canned goods, rice & quinoa, milk & produce. They also have grass fed Irish butter.

[@juliereminiec4937]

Tiffany, The Organic Salsa also is very good !

[@shiralcw]

Yes, to follow Weston A Price way of eating, I stick with organic

[@Sunshine_State]

@@juliereminiec4937 oh, yes! I buy that, too! So many good things 😍

[@sandrajohnson9926]

That's what I love about Aldi.

[@sallykauth2115]

I have been shopping at Aldi for over 25 years. I believe I have saved thousands of $ over shopping at other local grocery stores. I have not noticed incorrect pricing at the register.

[@ke3347]

I like the fruit juice glass bottles. I wash them out really well and fill it back up with water for storage

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!

[@rosalindr4975]

My immune issues, aldis is a blessing! Organic and gluten free diet because of mold illness and CIRS. Thanks!

[@crystalh1402]

I love cherries at the bottom of a cup of mint tea before bed.

[@terib1234]

Yes, Aldi has mustard without natural flavors added, and so inexpensive, too!I always look at the ingredients to avoid natural and artificial flavors. Thanks for making this video,Mary.

[@patriciabroderick3441]

I'm gonna add their mustard to my list

[@brianlester3502]

If we avoid natural and artificial flavors then what flavors are we going to have?

[@242mama7]

Yes. They usually have the gallon size vinegars, under $3 My Walmart sells for over $5 / gal now

[@livingtherufflife]

I love Aldi since finding one in 2009 & been fortunate to have one within 30 mins of wherever we lived. I just made 6 salmon patties with that can of salmon, a few crushed crackers, an egg or egg substitute, and it could serve 6 if made into sandwiches with a cup of soup!

[@JesusisKing222]

I was just wondering what to do with a can of salmon!

[@patriciasweet9102]

Have you tired them with macaroni,onions,tomatoes and just couple strips of crumbles bacon. Dad's favorite meal.

[@catherineskis]

Oh my gosh! I never thought that it was possible. I actually harvested my first onion from the bottom of an onion that I grew because you taught me how! I took pictures of it, sent pictures of it to my mother and everything! Thanks for everything! And yes! I saved the bottom to regrow for next time!

[@mrgrinch61]

blessing bags is awesome you are awesome

[@sarahdivakar5277]

I do love how you refer to grocery shopping trips as “our travels”. Need to start calling it this in everyday life. 😄

[@MarysNest]

These days with the price of gas and everything else, the closest I am going to get to traveling are "our travels" to run errands! LOL!! But I love them all the same. It's always fun to shop with my husband - he is a good sport about it! And we usually eat lunch out - such a treat - at our favorite grocery store that has a small cafeteria with the best sourdough rolls on the planet!! And they serve real butter!! Life is great! Love, Mary

[@diannamc367]

The individually wrapped chocolate bars are one of my favorite things to buy at Aldi. I love their Dark Chili Chocolate and the individual servings make them easy to share (and help me with portion control 😅).

[@MarysNest]

Oh Dianna! I was thinking the same thing...portion control!! I need that!! LOL!! Love, Mary

[@Kitties4321]

Yes, the MOSER ROTH brand is the best!!! I love the 70% cocoa

[@cyndephillipshohbein8232]

Accompany with a nice Merlot...

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

When I first contemplated trying their chocolate, I took into consideration that it’s made in Germany, plus Aldi’s has their great satisfaction guarantee- if you don’t like/have a problem with something, you can take it back . They will replace the item, AND also refund the amount you paid for it!😀

[@thegirl30]

😃😃😃😃 while I watch Miss Mary's vids I just smile❤

[@Cynthia2v]

I recently had some of the instant coffee(decaf) at a friends home. She had made a whole pot, and I could not believe how good it was. It had a slight caramel flavor, which was delicious! I am a big Aldi shopper. My pantry is full of their products. I purchase my dried cranberries and Montmorency cherries, the latter is especially good in chicken salad with almonds, and celery.

[@MyBlake1985]

10+++ on the Skipjack tuna. Line caught. Also on the Bobby Fav approved list.

[@janetpickel8399]

I like Aldi too. The cheese and chocolate are great as well as the pomegranate juice. Great video

[@damselinadress2069]

I love Aldi. It's my go-to for most of my food. Then I will go to Walmart. Sometimes things are a little cheaper at Walmart but, only within a few pennies. But most of the time Aldi wins. You will save so much money. I grew up with Aldi in Buffalo, NY. I know live in NYC and am so happy they are now here as well. Great store.

[@juliadarling3404]

Dear Mary, I live in Germany and the majority of prices approximately translate to the Euro prices at our Aldi stores, some even less. But we too keep noticing rapid price jumps in the last year and especially last months, aswell as shortages, the most current one being sunflower oil which doubled in price compared to 2021. A lot of people are concerned about making meets end these days and about further inflation. Thanks for engaging in this very dark topic of crisis preparation/survival with light heartedness and practicality. I love your content and you, you're light tower in the world. Sweet greetings from Germany. Julia

[@victoryhillstudioanimalpor2625]

Aldi chocolate tends to be German- made which is very flavorful and smooth 😋

[@katherinetyrrell8810]

Just when I think I know everything, you give me more wonderful ideas and information. Your videos have done so much to soothe my anxiety about the state of things. Your sweet, encouraging voice is a most welcome in my home. I would love a video on working through my stock, keeping track of what I have put away, meal ideas, etc.

[@michelleolivas6811]

I love Aldis. The chocolate is absolutely delicious and reasonably priced.

[@deadmanswife3625]

Aldi

[@sarahkirk445]

I LOVE Aldi. Especially for essential pantry and baking items you just can't best the price! Aldi is owned by the same company as Trader Joe's so a lot of the time you're gonna find the quality products at a much better price!

[@debbieolin8153]

Just went to TJ. I love to get their gnocchi for 1 pan dinners. I just add many veggies from the garden and sometimes a protein for the meat eaters. Quick for days I am harried...

[@ThumperSillywabbit]

I saw a lady demonstrate making salmon patties from canned salmon, but removd the fully cooked steamed bones. As a child I would stand by my mother in hopes of getting those bones. I loved them, they are soft and bet they are completely nutritious.

[@MarysNest]

Yes indeed!

[@donnastratton8397]

I love the little round bones, I don't eat them though.

[@ThumperSillywabbit]

@@donnastratton8397 You might be surprised. They are ttasty.:)

[@elizabethchiera3397]

Mary just to alert you. I shop at Aldi’s all the time. I wanted to let you know that the long spaghetti in a box at Aldi is about a dollar, however, it’s a two pound box. So really only fifty cents a pound. Glad you’re trying Aldi. Their products are quite delicious!! I know you will like them. I enjoy learning so much from you and wanted to give you a heads up too! Lol

[@MarysNest]

Great to know! Thanks! ❤️🤗❤️

[@deadmanswife3625]

Aldi

[@donnalovintexas8760]

I was just at Aldi yesterday. I didn't buy much. I live alone and have too much in my refrigerator I need to eat and not let it ruin right now. I did buy the can chicken and some cheese sticks for my granddaughter. I am not at the homemade stage yet I still buy too much processed food. Unfortunately my Mother never taught us to cook we were always outside or in our rooms listening to music. My daughter does like whole milk yogurt so I would like to learn to make that for her. I will look for that video. TYFS all your tips and recipes. I am going back to the town where Aldi is Friday and will look for some of the bargins you shared. Stay Safe and Have a Blessed Week.

[@Pamela-B]

My husband and I LOVE cherries so when I saw those jars at Aldi I grabbed 3 of them. I was thrilled to find them and in glass jars to boot! A definite pantry item to stock up on for us! 😋🍒 Oh and I buy their canned fruits and veggies by the case! Their canned peaches are wonderful!

[@SILSpring]

The Benner Green Tea bags make more than a single cup (coffee cup size). I get 4 servings. I add a little local honey. Delicious! I also buy the refried beans, Alaskan Salmo. Aldi's, by me, is so much less expensive and Walmart. I go with a list, always! It is important to know your pantry and shop with a list. We are blessed to have a LARGE apple orchard near me that is free to pick! I make applesauce and apple butter. The grandkids help me pick. We use our Aldi reusable bags to carry the apples. I like sprouting seeds. My favorites are alfalfa, mung, carrot microgreen seeds and Sprout House mix (French lentil, fenugreek, radish, and clover). I enjoy canning chicken and beef and making homemade yogurt.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Suzanne, WOW!! Thanks for all the great tips! Love, Mary

[@Nicole76720]

When I was a child, I loved canned fruit salad & picking out the cherries 🍒 first! 😋 thanks 😊

[@MarysNest]

Too cute!!

[@judymorgan319]

Me too...love the 🍒

[@annettegray1843]

I love my AlDi store! However, after watching your video, I realized I’ve missed out on a lot of great buys for my pantry!!!! Thanks Mary…you are a blessing!

[@smiller6925]

Mary- Aldi is almost a religion to a lot of us. lolol So glad you have joined the Aldi-ites. haha

[@MarysNest]

LOL!!

[@florencehendrick4781]

Thank you for a wealth of information! You never disappoint. I must say that the prices that I've found at my Aldi's was much higher, so you are blessed indeed. Also, I wanted to add that I've used the same great windmill cookies as a crust. I ground them up and used them for a crust on my cheese cake...great flavor and great price! Blessings to you and your family.

[@MarysNest]

Great tip on using the cookies!! Love that!!

[@kerryneylan7978]

Thank you for making these videos Mary. Some prepper videos make me feel jittery but you make me feel every thing is going to be okay.

[@JohnDoe-gv9jv]

The Blessing bag. What a great, and thoughtful idea. Peace.

[@spatin51]

I appreciate your videos on what foods to stock in a prepper pantry. However, I noted that many of the foods are high carbs and high glycemic, I can't eat any of those kinds of foods due to diabetes. It would be helpful to list a stock up list of foods for people like me who have to stay low carb or no carb. Thanks for your website, I really enjoy it.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Sidney, I understand completely. Probably sticking with the protein foods, the olive oil, the condiments, and the parboiled rice (it's low on the glycemic index) would probably be best. Plus, although the beans contain carbs, they are also high in fiber and might be something you could eat in small amounts or you could store them in a mylar bag with an 02 absorber for real emergencies. Hope this helps. Love, Mary

[@merrycraker1262]

Hey Sidney, if you shop Aldi's you will notice they have a lot of keto options. Keto options are generally low to no sugar and lower carbs, great for diabetics. Aldi's has stevia packets that have a very low glycemic index, but don't get the bags of Stevia!! I did that, it contains maltodextrin which will definitely not be good for diabetics!! They also have protein wraps and keto cookies and crackers that are all low carb. I'm borderline type 2 and also have to watch carbs and sugar so I've been doing keto. It has really helped lower my A1c. Aldi's actually has more low carb keto options than any of the walmarts near me. Hope this helps!!

[@merrycraker1262]

Just to add that most of the keto options s are made from almond or unsweetened coconut flour, which is low carb, not wheat flour. Not good if you have nut allergies but if not, these are good options.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Canned meats Broths Freeze hard cheeses & butter & meat Canned greens like turnip or mustard greens, canned mushrooms, canned grn and blk olives Prepping is not easy for low carb. Very little low carb keeps well.

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

@@merrycraker1262 but good if you have gluten intolerance.🤓

[@sandrajohnson9926]

People on other channels are sending folks your way. I've been watching you for quite awhile, Sweet Friend. Many are in dire need for advice on food & how to stretch their budget.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Sandra, so happy to hear that I can be of help to people. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@elizabethm5422]

Aldi is my favorite place for backup food. My husband and I were both sick back in February. It’s just us in the house. Neither one of us felt like doing more than the microwave and my homemade was frozen. I opened my Aldi broth, poured in a mug and warmed it in the microwave to sip on for 2-3 days until we were up and around.

[@MarysNest]

So important to have “back-up” food…or as I like to think of it…”multiple streams of food”! ❤️🤗❤️

[@betsyr4724]

Wonderful giving to your church. Thank you

[@katiejohnston380]

Mary, thank you so much! I had a horrible day today and watching this video made me feel so much better. You are a true delight and your whole demeanor was like a hug from my screen. Thank you and God bless!

[@MarysNest]

Oh no! I’m so sorry you had a bad day. Glad I was able to help lift your spirits a bit. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@brandibizzle3676]

I love Aldi’s. Thank you for this video. I would LOVE to see videos of making homemade versions of boxed/convenience meals

[@deadmanswife3625]

No s in Aldi

[@JesusLovingHomesteader]

Blessing bags ❤️ I love that so much! We have a food room at our church as well, but I love the name “blessing bags” great idea! Going to start making bags for others as well. Loved the video! We love Aldi

[@janmargaret7972]

Hi Mary thank you for this video about Aldi I found it very interesting and helpful. Although I am in England and we have different items here. I shop at Aldi most of the time and I always look at the ingredients in canned and packaged food. I always feel really motivated when I have watched your videos. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Kind regards from Yorkshire, England.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Jan, thank you for the kind words! Glad you’re here! Love, Mary ❤️🤗❤️

[@krism4139]

I shop Aldi often so really enjoyed this video! I bought that large container of mustard about this time last year for 49 cents. I've always enjoyed grocery shopping but the soaring prices are really stealing the fun for me. Thank you for helping us find good buys!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Kris, I know what you mean. It's just not the same fun now. These days it's more about..."can this fit in my budget" versus..."this looks fun and new, let's give it a try." These days it's the staples and maybe a few extras but there is not a lot of room for splurges. But this will all pass in time. We just need to hang in there for now and shop and cook as economically as possible. Love, Mary

[@michaeldoyle9191]

Just back from local cost-co and found whole pork loins for $1.98/lb. pork shoulders for $2.48/lb. Wild caught Walleyes for $9.98/lb. I hope I can get it all in my freezer!!!!

[@youtubewatcher6323]

Mary, thank you so much for this video ! Aldi has been my go to for several years ! It's the only store I can afford to buy my groceries and, at the same time I have been able to afford starting "prepper" pantry. At any other store I would have hard time just getting my groceries. Thank you for sharing all the great finds ! I think a lot of people that has the wrong idea about Aldi will give it a try and will benefit a lot. You are a blessing Mary ! Much love from MD 💕

[@patriciabroderick3441]

Their salsa is yummy and for the price you can't beat it!

[@dianebrodeen3863]

My favorite Aldi produce is cabbage for sauerkraut and bags of Granny Smith apples for applesauce. I love finding cabbage sold by the head instead of by the pound.

[@sherrycatanese4312]

Love Aldi! Yes, I really appreciate the fact that many of their foods are less processed & less ingredients. Maybe since they originated in Europe the ingredients are better than traditional American products. Thanks for all your hints & tips Mary. God bless your heart…blessing bags♥️ so kind.

[@lizlandry3388]

I am an avid Aldi shopper and I learned a few things from your video. I’ll be adding to my regular Aldi list! Thanks!

[@darlenerossiter2012]

One recipe I use fruit cocktail is a can of fruit cocktail, 1 bag of small white marshmallows, & 1 container of LG container of sour cream. Mix all together. Then put in the fridge for 4 hours. Then serve the fruit cocktail salad either by itself or serve with say some canned ham, or cooked cold turkey.

[@kleineroteHex]

Best find are those cherries!!! By far!! I still have jars from 2 years ago, bought a lot because they do not always have them😊

[@donnastratton8397]

Me too. I have 6 rn

[@coralkarrass1834]

I’ve been shopping Aldi for years and have nearly never had an issue with item ringing up wrong. But in my state if an item rings up higher than the shelf price you’re entitled to one of that item free.

[@WellaWally65]

You explain everything so well! You’re so honest and pure! You should be on Food Network! Thank you so much for your videos! God bless you and your beautiful family.

[@dianekoltunovich5944]

Great video Mary. I also buy grass fed ground beef at Aldi, which is excellent and often on sale. I also buy graham crackers, Knock your Sprouts off bread, lox, goat cheese, spices, spreadable port whine cheese, popcorn and so many other great items.I do use a lot of the items you mentioned. Some of the items you talked about I haven't tried, but I am anxious to. Thanks again.

[@stacyeisner441]

Check local dollar general especially ethnic food section. Often that section has same food for less money. Esp rice, beans & pasta. They even have alphabet pasta for alphabet soup

[@cookingprincess327]

Thank you for your informative video. Since Aldi is owned by Germany and they need money due to food shortages, my local Aldi is expensive. Any items in any grocery store is expensive everywhere. So sad, to pick whether you pay for food or other items for household.

[@meghoughton562]

I'm sorry 😔 Where (about) do you live?

[@MarysNest]

Hi Allison, So sorry to hear this. Love, Mary

[@AspenGlow2027]

I would think they would ship some of the food from over here to Germany to help with the shortage. Not that I want them to cause a shortage here but since the company is based out of Germany.

[@cookingprincess327]

@@meghoughton562 I live in the Northeast, New England. Everything is expensive here.

[@cookingprincess327]

@@MarysNest Thank you Mary, you are so kind. I have a full pantry and daily pantry. So glad I started prepping a long time ago and your channel helped so much!

[@tammaragill9347]

The apple cider vinegar with the mother IS by the pickles in my Aldi. I would REALLY enjoy seeing how you make "rice-a-roni" homemade. I absolutely LOVE Aldi. Aldi is my main place to purchase from, Walmart is my very LAST go to. I believe Aldi can and does rival some organic products verses Trader Joe's. I do love TJ's, but iys VERY far away for me to go to regularly.

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

I believe Aldi’s has the same parent company as Trader Joe’s. Wish they would carry the shortbread sandwich cookies with the hazelnut cream filling TJ’s has! So good, I have to hide them in the freezer!!!😊😉😋

[@242mama7]

Aldi definitely has good deals, especially canned items

[@MarysNest]

I think so too!

[@gilbeke]

Hi Mary, thnx for the Aldi video. I ran over today after work and got maybe 15 of the things you pointed out. The chocolate is unbelievably good especially at that price.

[@dawndawn6946]

Thank you for talking this through, Mary! You are so thorough. I shop regularly at Aldi, but I never realized how many more items I could be buying there!😘😘😘

[@pennyroehrborn6922]

All ALDIs don’t carry the same items, I’ve been to several different adlis all around my area.It’s nice to see which Carrie’s what, I’ve been told they order based on there area.

[@tracyblankenship97]

I like boiled potatoes with milk, butter, salt, black pepper and garlic powder, onion powder and add English peas in a can to it. Twice or thrice potatoes with a can of those cheap English peas. Been eating this since I was 3 years old that I remember. My Granny ( mom's, mom) made it for a side dish.

[@MarysNest]

Love this! Sounds delicious!!

[@tracyblankenship97]

@@MarysNest it does taste good. We like English peas salad too.

[@readtheword3]

Thanks Mary I love Aldi !

[@bettypierce8050]

This is a wonderful video. So much great info.

[@Heyrizzo]

Great video, Mary. I went to Walmart today after not going for 2 years (that store stresses me out lol) and i was remarking to my daughter that their canned prices were too high and that Aldi was the place to shop at for way better canned prices. I love canned peas better than frozen. I make peas and pasta with them and that dish comes out so nice and comforting and soft just like my mamma made it. Also, you should go to aldi September/October when they have have their October fest specialty items out. I think you’ll enjoy them. Hugs from LI, NY ❤

[@jenniferh1416]

I've started using homemade yogurt with milk at a 1:1 proportion as a buttermilk substitute in baking. Previously had used almost one cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar which sits for 10 minutes before use in baked items. I now prefer the milk and yogurt combo for fluffier pancakes.

[@donnawillis5716]

Homemade rice-a-roni would be great to see. Thank you for your videos, Mary. You are so full of information and great ideas.

[@isabeljustisabel6722]

Hi Mary. Jess From Roots and Refuge was so sweet she mentioned your channel as inspiring, calming and relaxing and she's right. Love it. Thank you!

[@MarysNest]

Jess has such a doll! And she has a great channel too! ❤️🤗❤️

[@carolpayne4354]

Love shopping at Aldi! I have most of the products you featured and, like you, prefer glass over plastic packaging. My Aldi has the Simply Nature organic apple cider vinegar in one liter glass bottle. I don't recall the price but I remember I found it in what I thought was an odd area of the store! Keep up the good work, I appreciate the information you provide in your videos!

[@conniemassie2496]

Hi Mary , just wanted to thank you for all your videos with each one I watch I learn something new. I have been shopping at Aldis since my kids were little , raising five boys it’s hard to stay on a grocery budget thank goodness the prices were always good. Just wanted to let you know that the ALDI butter is just cream and salt I’ve been buying it forever you might want to pick it up next time you go there and give it a try thanks again take care🥰

[@sarahm-a2782]

I've been shopping at Aldi for years, and I'm still adding things to my running list for when I go shopping there next. I love that you know about good ingredients and HFCS. Great video!

[@anointedrivers]

Thank you so much for sharing your finding

[@RJ-mh1bu]

The coconut chia granola..... when they first carried it was the Nature Path brand and carried for quite sometime. Then all of a sudden it was gone but they started carrying it the Simply Nature brand you have. They are the same. I had a box of the Nature Path brand at home already and purchased the Simply Nature brand and compared the two side by side and no taste difference. Thanks Mary for sharing!!! You are amazing and full of wisdom; enjoy watching you and have learned so much through the years. God bless.

[@itgetter9]

Hello, Mary! I continue to enjoy each of your videos and to learn so much. Thank you. I will add that applesauce is something to keep on hand in case of episodes of nausea -- so often one of the first semi-solid foods a person can tolerate, after stomach flu, etc., is applesauce!

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!

[@JesusisKing222]

i keep the little unsweetened applesauce cups for occasional bouts of indigestion but stir in a little organic cinnamon, as well. Works for me!

[@katherinetyrrell8810]

Applesauce helped me when I had the Rona. Nothing sounded good and I just couldn't cook anything. I was so thankful to have unsweetened applesauce on hand. It helped the rest of my family as well

[@priscillaperry6975]

I sent this video to my Daughter in Texas thank you for sharing

[@bernicefullilove9014]

Knowledge gives understanding to life😊

[@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE]

I love the corned beef hash. I remember it when it was .99!

[@wc6534]

SIMPLY NATURE is Aldi’s private label. Please buy organic oatmeal because regular oats are known to have glysophate

[@russbear31]

Yes, Simply Nature is ALDI's line of organic products. (8:16). Those products strive to be clean and they're free from chemicals and other questionable substances that are commonly used in food manufacturing. I've been shopping at ALDI for decades. It was about 8 or 9 years ago that ALDI switched over and began to offer a line of clean, organic products. They also made a commitment to remove as many chemicals and dyes as well as HFCS from all of their products throughout the store as possible.

[@ressieosbourne6841]

You're amazing! I'm heading to Aldi right now!

[@barbarawilliams979]

Thank you Mary. Great info. I am going to have to go to Aldi's soon.

[@rebeccafincher2486]

Aldi usually has organic butter with salt only and is the best price per pound I can find. They also have a good deal on grass fed butter similar to Kerry gold

[@lauraboenig2341]

Homemade ricearoni please. Thanks for the knowledge. Great video!

[@MarysNest]

Coming soon!

[@sungeigerong1]

I love your approach to feeding your family, and the blessing bag, too!

[@marinar3772]

Love Aldi! Thank you for introducing some new buys to even me. The bags of pasta is what I will look for next time. I always grab a few canned salmon because it is the best price around me there. I can make 5 decent sized salmon Patties and feed my family of four. My sons love salmon patties! I also get ghee (although it keeps creeping up in price), organic whole milk yogurt is a great price, and so much more!

[@lakeshiamurphy]

You're so amazing and calming! Thank you for giving us this wisdom!

[@Deba7777]

Dear Mary, "Simply Nature" is Aldi's organic brand! 🙂

[@deadmanswife3625]

Aldi Same with Mama Cozy's and L' oven

[@gretchenarrant8334]

Those little packages are now 48 cents!! Almost double!! Sinful. I always love your videos. You are such a delight to see💕💕🥰

[@whitneyharvey9934]

Mary you are so sweet. Thank you for sharing everything you do!

[@StephanieJoRountree]

Definitely show us how you make "rice-aroni". I love the Smuckers 2 lb glass jars of peanut butter. I keep all the jars, as they have an incredible seal. I store all kinds of dried food in them.

[@laurieshatney9279]

I wish we had an Aldi here but unfortunately we don't. Those are some great buys. Thanks for sharing

[@Lulu-he9dp]

Yes, on the homemade rice a roni please! A baked spaghetti with it would be good too. All great prices, but I like that you spoke about the nutritional values and quality as well. The combination of quality and affordability is hard to find, and you showed many great items. Making a list and sending the hubby soon! Lol Thank you!

[@MarysNest]

hi Linda, Baked Spaghetti is a great idea!! Love, Mary