tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post4206302253300348964..comments2024-03-18T20:26:11.214-05:00Comments on Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats: Shopping at ALDI: What They Have, How to Shop There and Why I Love ItAlly's Sweet and Savory Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05386545618716236858noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-41744300359962269082015-05-19T19:20:14.496-05:002015-05-19T19:20:14.496-05:00It was so nice to meet you Ally!It was so nice to meet you Ally!Jenna Braddock, RDhttp://www.jennabraddock.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-71574115904084578682015-05-18T13:20:24.457-05:002015-05-18T13:20:24.457-05:00I'm in Socal and we don't have Aldi. I ho...I'm in Socal and we don't have Aldi. I hope they open in my town.Randinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-36037472753708420592015-05-16T15:09:40.268-05:002015-05-16T15:09:40.268-05:00I do buy my goat cheese there but I didn't kno...I do buy my goat cheese there but I didn't know about the coconut oil! Definitely picking that up on our next trip! Loved your recap! :DBizhttp://mybizzykitchen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-19347649070756073312015-05-16T06:45:59.898-05:002015-05-16T06:45:59.898-05:00Thanks Jenny! Hope you are well as well!Thanks Jenny! Hope you are well as well!Ally's Sweet & Savory Eatshttp://www.sweetandsavoryfood.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-33101442243828712772015-05-16T06:45:35.052-05:002015-05-16T06:45:35.052-05:00Thanks for the nice response Christina! You do kn...Thanks for the nice response Christina! You do know, I owe my blog to you, right? You were the first food blog I ever read! And I do understand why you miss ALDI!Ally's Sweet & Savory Eatshttp://www.sweetandsavoryfood.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-21407660340313733402015-05-15T23:52:55.166-05:002015-05-15T23:52:55.166-05:00Great post! It was so nice to meet you on the tri...Great post! It was so nice to meet you on the trip! You are so right… ALDI does have a cult following, and I'm thrilled to be part of that select, smart group. ;) Hope you are well!southerninstitutenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-73465693589576571332015-05-15T21:47:06.262-05:002015-05-15T21:47:06.262-05:00I have to say, I was absolutely terrified to shop ...I have to say, I was absolutely terrified to shop at Aldi for the first time! I'd never heard of or been to one, and asked my husband about it, since it was right across the street from our usual grocery store. He said that he just knew it was different than a regular grocery store and that he thought you had to buy stuff in bulk. It took me awhile to be brave enough to try it out and you're right- the first trip is so confusing! The quarter in the cart, the way it looks, the way you check out, no bags, and no credit cards! I definitely had a panic moment at the check out, but the employees were all so friendly and helpful it made me fall in love! <br /><br />I didn't use it to replace our regular shopping trips 100% but after that it was part of my usual routine. I'd bring visiting family and friends there and they'd fall in love too. I especially loved it around the holidays because how easy it is to grab boxes of items and for cheap- I used them exclusively for our Christmas food bank donations. I could usually fill the trunk of my Jeep with real food for $30-40! <br /><br />We've been in NC for 3.5 years now and I have a small SMALL list of things I miss from Chicago and ALDI is on that list, funny enough!! I tell people that and they think I'm insane, but I feel like you'd understand! :)Christina Cisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-5115878796169454422015-05-15T15:13:06.214-05:002015-05-15T15:13:06.214-05:00I loved how you said that Aldi's has a "c...I loved how you said that Aldi's has a "cult" following. I can't believe how many people love going to Aldi's right now! I feel that it is the "in" thing. Growing up we had one 30 minutes away and would occasionally shop there. I'll always remember the grocery cart corral and needing a quarter to retrieve a cart. I also think the layout is unique and the whole business plan is interesting. I'm happy for you that you got to be apart of this experience! This makes me want to try out Aldi's again.Val Plaggenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-19893818350297791552015-05-15T12:35:57.826-05:002015-05-15T12:35:57.826-05:00And I am so thankful for meeting you! Hugs!And I am so thankful for meeting you! Hugs!Ally's Sweet & Savory Eatshttp://www.sweetandsavoryfood.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-46448533130449406282015-05-15T12:33:06.926-05:002015-05-15T12:33:06.926-05:00IT was such a great trip and I am so grateful for ...IT was such a great trip and I am so grateful for the friendships we have.Kristen (amindfullmom)http://amindfullmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-89157731661626471242015-05-15T11:52:40.538-05:002015-05-15T11:52:40.538-05:00Great post, I always shop at Aldi when I can. So g...Great post, I always shop at Aldi when I can. So glad you had a great time Ally, and I loved seeing the pictures of products I've not yet tried but want to! www.ThroughHerLookingGlass.comAllie R Taylorhttp://www.ThroughHerLookingGlass.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-82361745702273388692015-05-15T09:48:01.445-05:002015-05-15T09:48:01.445-05:00Good post! I love Aldi & buy 95% of our grocer...Good post! I love Aldi & buy 95% of our groceries there! Once you get familiar with it it's really so much quicker and not nearly as overwhelming as all the choices at a larger supermarket. Oh and so much cheaper!Lizabeth Maurernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-6472890536815885422015-05-15T09:46:59.031-05:002015-05-15T09:46:59.031-05:00I have shopped at Aldi's for over 20 years and...I have shopped at Aldi's for over 20 years and that was way before it was "cool". It was out of necessity with a growing family and not a lot of money. I don't always shop there now but when i do I always come away saying "why don't I just come here first?" . Love their business plan and service. Great post and what fun to be chosen to go on that trip! I am a bit jealous!bethannchilesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-53224989609955807402015-05-15T09:34:50.962-05:002015-05-15T09:34:50.962-05:00Yes! How could I leave that out?Yes! How could I leave that out?Ally's Sweet & Savory Eatshttp://www.sweetandsavoryfood.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-80801353947173097852015-05-15T09:34:23.601-05:002015-05-15T09:34:23.601-05:00Give it a try Jenni!Give it a try Jenni!Ally's Sweet & Savory Eatshttp://www.sweetandsavoryfood.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-42157951902847090822015-05-15T09:33:52.529-05:002015-05-15T09:33:52.529-05:00Yes, it does take a couple trips! Thanks for read...Yes, it does take a couple trips! Thanks for reading!Ally's Sweet & Savory Eatshttp://www.sweetandsavoryfood.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-90572257489932203702015-05-15T08:36:09.366-05:002015-05-15T08:36:09.366-05:00Don't forget that most stores only accept cash...Don't forget that most stores only accept cash or debit - no credit cards!Keaghannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-86082124453874775552015-05-15T07:48:13.762-05:002015-05-15T07:48:13.762-05:00I have honestly never been in an Aldi before, but ...I have honestly never been in an Aldi before, but it sounds like something I need to try out, now! Thanks for the great post!Jenni Wardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308600452665644986.post-25768831546227392712015-05-15T07:32:15.825-05:002015-05-15T07:32:15.825-05:00I was so confused the first time I went into al Al...I was so confused the first time I went into al Aldi. Love the way you laid it all out.Food Done Lightnoreply@blogger.com