Aldi has a radically different shopping experience than most traditional grocery stores, mostly by having smaller stores that offer a complete set of private label items affordably priced, and a weekly or seasonal rotation of variety and premium goods. The selection is much smaller so it is worse for cooking a specific recipe, but the constantly changing goods expose you to many more possibly fun ingredients and prepared foods. The steps they have taken to reduce operating costs and prices and provide a minimalist experience are worth examining.