Snag it before it disappears again.

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Nostalgia hit me when I was perusing the deli case at ALDI.

There, between some cheddar and habanero Jack snack sticks was my babys favorite cheese.

aldi store front

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Holding the cheese in his little hands, he carefully took a bite, and then another and another.

By the time hed finished, we were already in line and soon out the door.

I was heartbroken when this limited-time item disappeared from the aisles.

Gouda Snacking Cheese package over a colorful background

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When you open an individual stick, a whiff of sweet gouda tickles your nose.

The cheese itself is milky, soft, and slightly sweet.

Its perfect for snacking whether youre a toddler or an adult.

The sticks themselves are long rectanglesgood for teaching toddlers shapes, perhaps.

Years ago, they were more rounded and string cheese-like in shape, but they taste the same.

Need some quick protein on the road?

They fit the bill.

Need a snack to take to the park?

Want to round out a school lunch?

Just toss one in.

One or two could be tossed into some easymac n cheeseto make it cheesier.

They could easily be tucked into pita sandwiches, too.