If you love making charcuterie boards but want to cut down on the price that often comes with some of those high-end cheeses, then Aldi is just the place to go. Here are a few recent additions to the store's offerings that will help you build a charcuterie board of your dreams.
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While there are tons of dishes that showcase runny egg yolks, eating a soft-boiled egg by dunking toast points into the center just can't be beat. If your eggs are overcooked, however, then your experience might be ruined; and boiling eggs can be surprisingly tricky.
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George Solt is a professor at New York University who has done extensive research into the origins of the beloved soup, according to The New Yorker. Through his work, Solt discovered ramen actually originated in China in the 19th century. Chinese tradesmen brought the soup over to Japan.
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So Friendsgiving is very officially a thing, having made the leap from Urban Dictionary to Merriam-Webster this year. As to what you should be serving at Friendsgiving, you can always go the typical turkey route, but Wegmans has another suggestion: Why not plan a meal centered around ice cream?
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Though it's hard to resist the allure of pumpkin spice anything, apple, maple, and warming spices are also perfect flavors for fall. Of course Aldi is on top of bringing you what could be one of the most delicious ways to enjoy all these flavors. Aldi just rolled out a fall cheesecake sampler.
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On May 27, 2020, the Aldi Red Bag Chicken Facebook group was created. The group's stated purpose is to share photos of dishes made from Red Bag Chicken (RBC), share where they found it, and gush over its flavor. Conversations range from recipes to general postings about their love of foodstuff.
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There's a special treat this Halloween for all the soda connoisseurs: Mountain Dew released its second VooDew soda. If you're not familiar with the original VooDew, it was a soda released during the Halloween season last year with a mystery, flavor that turned out to be candy corn
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The meat's tenderness comes from more than simple youth, too. Veal calves are confined in cage contraptions called veal crates, which are too small for them to even turn around (and fortunately outlawed in some states). On occasion, their movement is further limited with tethers.
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The world of organic parsley is in upheaval, ever since a customer tested a batch of the dried herb distributed by wholesale company High Quality Organics and confirmed it to be contaminated with Salmonella. If you've bought parsley at Walmart recently some of your spices may be affected.
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How many times have you thrown out a cucumber because it turned to mush before you could use it? The place you normally store your cucumbers could be the problem. Cucumbers will be perfectly fine sitting out on the counter for a couple of days, as long as you think you'll use them within that time.
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As the days turn cool and crisp, pumpkin season is fully upon us. Though we're already halfway through October, Trader Joe's is still rolling out some pumpkin products for the year. There are tons of new products that have already spotted at Trader Joe's stores and people can't wait to try them.
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Popcorn might be something of a staple snack for a lot of people. It's light and can be low-calorie depending on the kind you buy. While there are likely plenty of flavored popcorn bags on the shelves of your local grocery store, there are some major popcorn flavor upgrades you can do at home.
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If you're someone who loves to cook and bake with butter, then you might feel like whatever butter you have on hand is constantly not in the state you need it. Believe it or not, storing your butter in the freezer could be the answer to all your cooking and baking needs.
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Cravings are thought to hit when the body is in need of something, specifically a nutrient. So, who normally experiences cravings for steaks? Health Digest states that menstruating people and older folks are the most common demographics when it comes to this almost insatiable need for red meat.
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Sicily is home to busiate, small spirals that bring to mind old telephone cords, and the neighboring isle of Sardinia has its own singular pasta shape. Su filindeu translates to threads of god, and there are only three people who know how to craft this delicate, laborious pasta.
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You might be used to just choosing between red and green grapes at the grocery store, but if you pay attention to the produce section, you might occasionally see a few unusual varieties. Among them are witch finger grapes, which look completely unlike any grape we're used to seeing.
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By now there are, like, 20 million different M&M varieties. While the website only lists 11 official flavors, this does not include M&M's varieties we know we've seen in stores. So which of these are worth trying, and is there one we may have missed, but shouldn't have?
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Aldi's sweet and creamy Petit Toffee Buttermint Wine Specialty packs all the flavor and richness of a traditional holiday dessert - but in a wine glass. Its sweet taste may make you want to drink the entire bottle.
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Maruchan's less-sodium beef flavor is not likely to live up to its potential in terms of flavor. Less salt will make ramen taste not as great and you won't be able to ignore it, right? Instead of opting for the beef flavor, do yourself a favor and go for something different, such as soy sauce.
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Fritos did not get rid of their Frito Bandito mascot because they wanted to; it took a 1971 lawsuit against the brand claiming the cartoon, depicting an unwholesome Mexican stereotype, defamed the character of everyone in the US with Mexican heritage for them to retire the Bandito.
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Midwesterners are no doubt familiar with Jewel-Osco, especially if you live in Illinois. But while it's now a popular Midwestern chain, Jewel-Osco hasn't always been a household name in Illinois. In fact, it didn't even start out as a grocery store.
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If you think shopping at Sam's Club alone will help you save money while stocking up on the items you need most often, then it's time to reconsider your shopping strategy. There's one thing that you should always do before you ever even arrive at your local store.
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Sam's Club members have plenty of options to choose from. Take its bakery offerings from in-house brand Member's Mark, for example. There are options such as cookies, cheesecakes, cinnamon rolls, brownies, and more. One particularly popular bakery product is the Member's Mark cupcakes.
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Just because the market is inundated with pumpkin products, should you be eating it on a daily basis? What exactly does it do to your body when you consume this fall favorite every day? We searched the internet for everything you need to know about the health pros and cons of eating this squash.
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Milk Bar has developed a loyal following by striving to serve up unexpected and delicious treats to its patrons. The shop has several options on its menu including cookies, cakes, and pies. If you're already a fan of Milk Bar's varied offerings, here's some good news that's bound to get you excited.
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Taste of Home attests that russets are also perfect for scalloped potatoes, potato pancakes, and potato wedges. It's because of this versatility that we find huge mountains of russet potatoes in the supermarket. So what makes a typical russet and an Idaho russet potato different?
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A gin fizz is one of the many drinks that calls for egg whites when following a traditional recipe. These days, it isn't uncommon for the egg whites to be omitted -- whether because you're squeamish about raw egg or they're not part of your diet -- and you can certainly make a gin fizz without them.
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