Cheaper Than Starbucks

Instagram user @ohheyaldi (run by a woman named Ashley) shared photos of the new chocolate and vanilla cake pops at her local Aldi store in Bloomington, Illinois. “Have your cake and your pop too 😉 🍰,” @ohheyaldi captioned the post.

The cake pops are made from the Bake Shop Bakery and come in four packs (!!) for just $4.49. That’s only a little over a dollar for each cake pop, compared to $2.95 for one at Starbucks. They also look delicious! The vanilla are dipped in white icing with colorful sprinkles and the chocolate are dipped in chocolate icing with colorful sprinkles.

Shoppers and (more importantly) their kids recommend these treats. “My boys LOVED these!” one person wrote.

“These are so good! 👏👏” someone else commented.

Themed Goodies

Aldi is home to the best snacks. They recently dropped several St. Patrick’s Day-themed goodies, including Irish Coffee-flavored truffles, Clancy’s Lucky Crunch Snack Mix, and a Minty Shamrock mix to make your own version of McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes at home. Yum!

With Easter coming up at the end of the month, you can also grab several bunny- and egg-themed sweets here. These include Whoppers’ Robin Eggs, Cadbury Crème Eggs, Ferrero Rocher Easter Bunny chocolates, and Creamy Peanut Butter Filled Choceur Chocolate Bunnies. We’re getting a sugar rush just thinking about it!

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Costco members know that when it’s time to come up with a week’s worth of dinners, Costco has you covered. But there’s more to Costco’s last-minute meal selection than rotisserie chicken and food court pizza. If you head over to the Costco deli service area, you can find pre-made dinners and easy meal kits that get food on the table in minutes on those hectic weeknights, and the newest Costco meal is a must-try. If you’re looking for a last-minute dinner from Costco, the new Udon Noodle Salad kit could be just the thing your fridge is missing.

Costco announced on Instagram that “The new Udon Noodle Salad kit is coming to your local Costco Service Deli.” The video shows that the new item comes in a container that’s filled with cooked udon noodles and a shredded rainbow cabbage slaw. Those two items are combined, and then get tossed with the included packets of dressing, and are garnished with the included roasted peanuts and some lime wedges.

The salad promises to be bright and fresh, thanks to the crunchy slaw and citrusy limes, but also seriously satisfying, with a nice chew from the udon noodles and a protein-filled crunch thanks to the peanuts. Costco confirmed to Instagram commenters that the salad is vegetarian (though not vegan).

We can totally see enjoying this item on its own as a quick dinner, or portioning it out into a couple of containers for lunches. You could also use it as a meal starter, and boost the protein content by adding baked or fried tofu, grilled chicken, marinated steak, roasted shrimp, or even a few hard boiled eggs.

The next time you’re shopping at Costco, check out the deli section for the new Udon Noodle Salad kit and other fast and easy prepared meals, like their Chicken Alfredo, Street Taco Kits, and Heat-and-Eat Gyro Kits. Costco members (sign up here) know that this is the secret to always having a quick dinner on hand.

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The new Trader Joe’s snack recently made its way to social media, and fans cannot stop raving about this new twist to the fan-favorite classic. One commenter expressed their excitement on Trader Joe’s Obsessed’s Instagram post writing, “I just tried these too! Delish! Eating the entire bag would be too easy!”.  This snack is delightful enough on its own, but it pairs wonderfully with a variety of desserts, including ice cream, brownies, and cake. Another Hold the Cone Tip fan said “Just got them today 10/10 so bomb”. 

People literally can not get enough of them not only because they are overwhelmingly yummy but because they’ll only set you back $4. They’re simple— just comprised of a crispy waffle cone and a dark chocolate filling. As you bite into it, you’ll see that the “conical nugget” is undoubtedly the best part, followed by a delightful filling of dark chocolate. If you are someone with a sweet tooth this will surely satisfy your cravings. 

Next time you are at Trader Joe’s, head over to the snack aisle and buy yourself one or even two of these. You’ll likely adore them just as much as I do, and you will understand why they’re so popular among snackers online. At only $4, they’re a tasty and inexpensive treat.

The first must-try item is The Frozen Bean Minty Shamrock Frappe Mix. You get three individually packaged frappe mixtures that you can add to your own dairy or non-dairy base to make your own McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes at home. Each box is just $4.99.

To keep your sweet tooth satisfied, you also have to check out Clancy’s Lucky Crunch Snack Mix, which is a jumble of chocolate-covered pretzels and candy-coated popcorn that is ideal for munching on while watching movies. And for a little after-dinner treat, check out Moser Roth’s St. Patrick’s Day Truffles that come in four flavors: Irish Coffee, Chocolate Cream, Salted Caramel, and Vanilla.

In fact, you can check out all of Aldi’s St. Patrick’s Day offerings thanks to the Aldi Made Me Do It TikTok walk-through. This week you can also pick up three different Irish cheese rounds, Irish butter, St. Patrick’s Day whipped cream and ice cream flavors, and even a special edition Lucky Charms cereal that turns your milk green.

There are also a handful of non-holiday goodies available for purchase this week, too. But why go basic when you can be on theme with your grocery shopping?

All of these fun St. Patrick’s Day food finds (as well as some adorable St. Paddy’s decor — yes, including gnomes!) will all be available for purchase starting tomorrow, February 28. So start your engines, go into your local Aldi with a game plan, and prepare to take home the gold (or maybe, the green?).

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“The Costco bakery just brought out the lightest and fluffiest multigrain bread,” Laura from the Costco Hot Finds Instagram account shared in a recent video. “It’s made with oats, golden flax seeds, and sesame and sunflower seeds. I love it. This bread is so soft in the center.”

The two-pack is great because you can slice one up and eat it one week and freeze the other loaf for next week! Freezing will also help these loaves last longer because they’re free from preservatives, unlike the packaged bread you find at your grocery store.

“It is my favorite!!” one Costco shopper wrote in the comments, adding, “It’s been years since they have had it.”

Another person added, “Delicioso. Especially with soups.” And someone else wrote, “My favorite bread — honestly is the best.”

Some shoppers even say that their Costco carries this bread all year round (lucky!), and it’s best used for sandwiches for lunch, toast for breakfast, or even for French toast if you don’t mind using multigrain for your favorite French toast recipe.

Now that the word is out that Costco has some of the lightest and fluffiest bread you’ll ever eat, these loaves won’t last long on the bakery shelves. So stop by your local Costco as soon as you can to grab a couple loaves for yourself to taste just how good this recipe is.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with more awesome Costco bakery items seen in the gallery below.

I like to think of my kitchen tools as investments, hopefully becoming pieces I will use for a lifetime. But big kitchen investments usually come with a big price tag so hearing that one of my favorite celebrities also loves the product, never hurts. Actress and foodie Jennifer Garner’s seal of approval goes a long way, especially considering one of her best cooking buddies is the culinary queen herself, Ina Garten. So when we heard Garner was dishing out the scoop on her favorite tools, we ran to see what the Pretend Cooking Show host recommends.

In a recent interview with Katie Couric Media, Garner was asked about the kitchen tool she “can’t live without” and we were thrilled to read that her response was none other than the famous Kitchenaid stand mixer. “100 percent it’s a stand mixer,” Garner told Katie Couric Media. Garner continued, “I use it many, many days a week. It is constantly in use at my house. My kids bake with it, I use it if I’m going to make chicken taquitos because it makes shredding chicken so easy. I put the cooked chicken breasts in the mixer with the paddle and go zhuzh, zhuzh, zhuzh, and then it’s perfectly pulled apart and ready to go.”

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Ina Garten also uses KitchenAid stand mixers and even recommends them on her Barefoot Contessa website.

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Garner didn’t specify exactly which KitchenAid stand mixer model she uses, but we did a little digging and found this one that’s currently marked down by over $100 at Target. Normally coming in at $450, the KitchenAid 5.5 quart lifted bowl is currently discounted by $130, bringing the price down to $320.

I’ve owned a KitchenAid stand mixer for almost ten years now and I can honestly say it works just as well as it did the day I bought it. My model doesn’t include the lifted bowl and I paid more than the current Target sale price so I highly recommend taking advantage of this deal before it’s gone.

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I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but vintage is in right now. Everything from old-fashioned baby names to eclectic grandpa decor and fashion is trending and we can’t get enough of the nostalgic vibes. Brands are hopping on the trend by releasing vintage-inspired pieces, including these gorgeous art deco-style highball glasses we fell in love with from Williams Sonoma. The only problem? They’re $80 (for four). But fret not, because Aldi is here to save the day with their new Wiliams Sonoma glassware dupes.

Every week Aldi drops new Aldi Finds and they include everything from new food items to home decor. This week, Aldi released their ribbed glassware collection and I kid you not, it looks nearly identical to those fancy glasses from Williams Sonoma. For reference, let’s compare the two.

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Yes, they’re stunning, but times are tough and we can’t all afford to drop $80 on four glasses right now.

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Now let’s look at Aldi’s new glasses.

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Can you spot the difference? I certainly can’t. I’d say those highball glasses are nearly identical.

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Not only do they cost a fraction of the price, but we get a variety of styles to choose from at Aldi. For $10, you can buy a four-pack of these ribbed glasses in tumblers, highball, or lowball glasses. And if the clear is a little too boring for you, Aldi also sells the same sets in a stunning blue.

Doesn’t that rich color remind you of a Mediterranean vacation?

With spring just around the corner and outdoor entertaining fast approaching, why not take the chance to add a little bit of trendy vintage vibes to your glassware? For just $10, you really can’t go wrong with these beauties.

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Easter is just around the corner, and it’s never too early to start planning how to fill your family’s baskets. Jellybeans and Cadbury eggs are favorites for a reason, but what if you want to switch things up? Decadent chocolate and citrusy cookies will make for a nice change of pace! Giada De Laurentiis dropped the most delicious Italian Easter treats on her Giadzy website, and they look almost too good to eat!

The Italian chef shared a variety of goodies, including chocolate eggs you can crack open, lemon amaretti cookies, truffles, panettone, chocolate-covered coffee beans, jelly candies, and so much more. And the best part? These sweets begin at just $8!

Check out a few of our favorite Italian Easter treats below, and shop the entire collection at Giadzy’s website HERE.

Shop the Italian Easter Treats

Giadzy Large Dark Chocolate Easter Egg

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This beautiful Easter egg is made with a hollow dark chocolate. According to Giadzy, it’s traditionally used as “the super-sized centerpiece of every Easter celebration” in Italy. Once you bang it with a wooden mallet, you can retrieve a sweet surprise inside. This one comes with chocolate-hazelnut gianduja bites.

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Venchi Milk Chocolate Chick

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How adorable is this chocolate chick cracking out of an egg? This Venchi milk chocolate treat comes from the northern Piedmont region of Italy, known as the chocolate capital of the country. Silviano Venchi started a chocolate business in 1878, becoming successful after creating nougatine, which is made with caramelized Piedmont hazelnuts coated in extra-dark chocolate. The company is known for their decadent chocolates today — and this one is no exception.
 

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D. Barbero Mini Assorted Chocolate Eggs in Tin

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Each one of these beautiful D. Barbero tins are filled with delicious chocolate eggs. This company is in the Italian town of Asti, where the Barbero family have been making Easter sweets since 1883. The multi-colored artisan tins make for a perfect collectible when the coffee, hazelnut cream, and almond nougat chocolates are gone.

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Instagram users @costcodealsonline and @costcodeals shared a joint post with the new food court option, made by Kirkland Signature. The offering? A brown turkey and Swiss cheese sandwich on a ciabatta roll.

“📸: u/Gbcue 🚨New Food Court item coming soon!Turkey & Swiss Sandwich for $6.99. What do you think??” they captioned the post.

Unhappy Shoppers

Although the sandwich looks perfectly fine, topped with lettuce and sundried tomatoes and served with two different sauces, people were upset about it.

“$7…wtf? Might as well go to a real sandwich shop,” one person wrote. “They have fried chicken and poutine in Canada and we get this?” someone else complained.

“Looking mighty mid to me,” another person commented.

Other suggested other items Costco could bring back instead. “Good lord, all we want is the combo pizza & polish dog back 😭,” one person said. Another wrote, “We just want combo pizza back 😭.”

“What happened to the provolone pesto sandwich! What is this @costco?! Bring back good food! Combo pizza, polish sausage. Nobody asked for this! 😭🙄” someone else said.

Never-Buy Items

Most of the time, Costco sells products that people are obsessed with. But sometimes, even Costco misses with their products. In fact, many shoppers recently turned to Reddit to reveal the products they never buy from Costco, and the list was full of eye-opening items.

Shoppers avoided things like chicken breasts because it’s cheaper elsewhere; Peruvian avocados because they “never ripen”; and desserts because they are so “massive” (which isn’t always a bad problem to have!).

Whether you love Costco’s new turkey and Swiss, or you add it to the never-buy list, one thing’s for sure: Costco sure knows how to keep people engaged when it comes to their food selection!

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We always love a deal on kitchen essentials. But even we couldn’t have anticipated how excited we’d get over this major sale on our favorite, vintage-inspired Tupperware. You have to see this marked down price to believe it. If you’re on the market for some new food storage containers, you’re in luck. Amazon features a 32-piece set of Tupperware that’s marked down to 25 percent off.

You’ll never use another brand of storage container after you purchase the Tupperware Heritage 32 Piece Food Storage Bowl Set in Vintage Colors. Inspired by old-school Tupperware, these food storage containers feature 16 bowls with matching lids in vibrant, pastel colors. The Tupperware Heritage 32 Piece Food Storage Bowl Set in Vintage Colors locks in freshness and flavor. The lids snap on with ease and leak-proof confidence. You’re going to love having these in your home.

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There’s really so much to love about the Tupperware Heritage 32 Piece Food Storage Bowl Set in Vintage Colors. Tupperware has been a trusted brand for decades. These food storage containers aren’t just easy to organize, they are dishwasher-safe and stand the test of time.

Whether you’re prepping a meal or storing food in the fridge, there’s really only one choice. Add the Tupperware Heritage 32 Piece Food Storage Bowl Set in Vintage Colors to your cart today. Trust us — you won’t regret it.

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