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Aldi... what do you recommend?

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  • #202
    trishasaffron
    Registered Users Posts: 922 ✭✭✭trishasaffron


    Frozen tuna steaks..........very light in calories and really tasty.


  • #203
    StripedBoxers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,112 ✭✭✭StripedBoxers


    vicwatson wrote: »
    New Rashers in Aldi are wow - Whiskey Smoked Streaky Rashers - €1.99
    Excellent stuff. I'm heading to Aldi this week so I must pick some up if there's any in stock.

    I sometimes get some in Dunnes the very odd, but they are nearly €4 a pack, only get 5 in the pack too.


  • #204
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,528 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    StripedBoxers wrote: »
    Excellent stuff. I'm heading to Aldi this week so I must pick some up if there's any in stock.

    I sometimes get some in Dunnes the very odd, but they are nearly €4 a pack, only get 5 in the pack too.

    Got some today (well, yesterday now). They were OK. Bit thick cut for my liking, and incredibly salty (and yes, I know they're rashers!). They didn't taste much of whiskey!

    Not bad, but I wouldn't be writing home about them tbh.


  • #205
    Zelda247
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭Zelda247


    HeidiHeidi wrote: »
    Got some today (well, yesterday now). They were OK. Bit thick cut for my liking, and incredibly salty (and yes, I know they're rashers!). They didn't taste much of whiskey!

    Not bad, but I wouldn't be writing home about them tbh.

    I saw them in Killorglin, I did not buy as I don't like streaky. The Beechwood smoked ones are lovely though.


  • #206
    Zelda247
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭Zelda247


    I tried their Breaded Chicken Kiev Supreme and it was very nice indeed, not quite as nice as the M&S one but a very close second.


  • #207
    accensi0n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,805 ✭✭✭accensi0n


    The jumbo sausages with caramalised onions are lovely.


  • #208
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    whiskeyman wrote: »
    Plenty of the Spanish Hot Choc in there at the moment.
    Pricey at 3:99, but amazing on these cold evenings!
    I am drinking it at the moment and am distinctly underwhelmed.
    Convenient? Yes. Great taste? mmmm no.
    I think its the low fat part thats letting it down.


  • #209
    Zelda247
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭Zelda247


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    I am drinking it at the moment and am distinctly underwhelmed.
    Convenient? Yes. Great taste? mmmm no.
    I think its the low fat part thats letting it down.

    I always find Low Fat means low flavour.


  • #210
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Zelda247 wrote: »
    I always find Low Fat means low flavour.
    I should have looked more closely, the ingredients list Starch....


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  • #211
    Kat1170
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,638 ✭✭✭Kat1170


    Can recommend their 'Smoky Bacon and buttered Leek Stuffing'

    Had it with some Venison hearts yesterday and it turned a cut of meat that can be quite mundane into something very, very tasty. :):)


  • #212
    lassykk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,603 ✭✭✭lassykk


    Only stumbled across this thread now. We do a good chunk of our shopping in Aldi and can recommend the following:

    - Brown Bread - either the circular or rectangular soda bread is spot on.

    - Corn Flakes - Nicer than Kellogs in my opinion

    - Granola Cereal

    - Cooked Mackarel

    - Any of their smoked rashers

    Used to buy a lot of their meat but find Lidl's cooked ham/beef/chorizo is slightly nicer.


  • #213
    vicwatson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    Just had a can of Tomato Soup from Aldi

    400g and only 44 cent

    It was magnificent.


  • #214
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    They have some "fake" Lindt Lindor chocolates in at the moment. They come in dark, milk, white, caramel and hazelnut varieties plus a mixed assortment of all five called Swiss chocolate truffles. Very nice indeed!


  • #215
    whiskeyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,564 ✭✭✭✭whiskeyman


    the Aldi falafels are lovely!
    spicey and nice kick to them and a great addtion to salads etc... when trying to eat well!
    Only saw them in the fridge section near the ready meals recently


  • #216
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,528 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    whiskeyman wrote: »
    the Aldi falafels are lovely!
    spicey and nice kick to them and a great addtion to salads etc... when trying to eat well!

    Oooh, I LOVE falafel!

    Frozen or fresh? I've never seen them, but I'll be keeping an eye out.....


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  • #217
    Frank Grimes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,349 ✭✭✭Frank Grimes


    HeidiHeidi wrote: »
    Frozen or fresh? I've never seen them, but I'll be keeping an eye out.....
    Fresh. I had the Mediterranean ones last night and they were very nice, there's a Moroccan variety too which I have yet to try.


  • #218
    whiskeyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,564 ✭✭✭✭whiskeyman


    Frank Grimes wrote: »
    Fresh. I had the Mediterranean ones last night and they were very nice, there's a Moroccan variety too which I have yet to try.

    They must have been the ones I had... spicy and very nice indeed.


  • #219
    Frank Grimes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,349 ✭✭✭Frank Grimes


    whiskeyman wrote: »
    They must have been the ones I had... spicy and very nice indeed.
    Will give them a try next!


  • #220
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Would they cook in an Airfryer or oven or do you need a deep fat fryer for them do you think?


  • #221
    whiskeyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,564 ✭✭✭✭whiskeyman


    Thargor wrote: »
    Would they cook in an Airfryer or oven or do you need a deep fat fryer for them do you think?

    I eat them cold or in microwave, so you could heat either way!
    deep fat fryer may go against the 'goodness' of them ?


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  • #222
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    I had some yesterday, and I'm sure that oven cooking was an option, so can't see why you couldn't do them in an airfryer. I just microwaved mine.


  • #223
    brick tamland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,478 ✭✭✭brick tamland


    I've heated the flafel in the airfryer. Only took 3 mins or do. Very nice in a pita


  • #224
    Zelda247
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭Zelda247


    Aldi little apple pies are delicious about a Euro or so for a pack of 6. My husband loves them with Aldi custard.


  • #225
    bluecherry74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 838 ✭✭✭bluecherry74


    The ripe and ready avocados are delicious - lovely buttery texture without being too mushy. I find they keep well in the fridge for about a week.


  • #226
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    bluecherry74 wrote: »
    The ripe and ready avocados are delicious - lovely buttery texture without being too mushy. I find they keep well in the fridge for about a week.

    Sometimes ... I bought some a couple of weeks ago and they were harder than most of the non-"ripe and ready" ones I've had. Took the best part of a week on the window sill to ripen in the end.


  • #227
    Graces7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    Love the cheese puff pastry twists... Dipped in cottage cheese...


  • #228
    meeeeh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,624 ✭✭✭✭meeeeh


    Alun wrote: »
    Sometimes ... I bought some a couple of weeks ago and they were harder than most of the non-"ripe and ready" ones I've had. Took the best part of a week on the window sill to ripen in the end.
    Ready to eat stuff (ok mangos and avocados) in my local Aldi is dire most of the time, it's either gone off or still hard. Tesco isn't too bad but I find Lidl the best.

    I like their special select sourdough bread. It's nowhere near being a proper sourdough but it is better than usual sliced pan stuff you get in supermarkets.


  • #229
    Zelda247
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭Zelda247


    The Andara Sav Blanc wine is delicious, we bought it for friends who are really into their vino and they were amazed and delighted by it, especially the price.


  • #230
    Pink Fairy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭Pink Fairy


    Zelda247 wrote: »
    The Andara Sav Blanc wine is delicious, we bought it for friends who are really into their vino and they were amazed and delighted by it, especially the price.

    Yep, about €7.00 a bottle and has won some best taste awards in national papers


  • #231
    Zelda247
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭Zelda247


    Pink Fairy wrote: »
    Yep, about €7.00 a bottle and has won some best taste awards in national papers

    I must try the red version myself as I am not a white wine fan.


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  • #232
    Pink Fairy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭Pink Fairy


    Zelda247 wrote: »
    I must try the red version myself as I am not a white wine fan.

    There's an Argentinean melbec also for about 8.50 which is very tasty


  • #233
    Eeden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,912 ✭✭✭✭Eeden


    Alun wrote: »
    Sometimes ... I bought some a couple of weeks ago and they were harder than most of the non-"ripe and ready" ones I've had. Took the best part of a week on the window sill to ripen in the end.

    By the way, an avocado will ripen much faster if you put in in a brown paper bag at room temperature, not on a windowsill. Even faster if you stick a banana in the bag with it.


  • #234
    chillin117
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 736 ✭✭✭chillin117


    Seafood Chowder in a tub 400g, made in Cork. Had it last night,plenty of fish in it too !


  • #235
    ITmom
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭ITmom


    Frank Grimes wrote: »
    Fresh. I had the Mediterranean ones last night and they were very nice, there's a Moroccan variety too which I have yet to try.

    Do you mind me asking here abouts in the shop are the falafels? I wads looking for them in Killarney today and couldn't see them

    TIA


  • #236
    ITmom
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭ITmom


    Post above should of course be whereabouts - can't edit for some reason!


  • #237
    Frank Grimes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,349 ✭✭✭Frank Grimes


    ITmom wrote: »
    Do you mind me asking here abouts in the shop are the falafels? I wads looking for them in Killarney today and couldn't see them

    TIA
    In my local Aldi they're kept with the sandwiches, sandwich fillers, coleslaw, various salads etc. I'm not that familiar with the layouts in other Aldis so I'm not sure how typical that is.


  • #238
    ITmom
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭ITmom


    Thanks a million! Had a look there but nothing. Mind u that whole section was fairly bare - will keep a eye out


  • #239
    Frank Grimes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,349 ✭✭✭Frank Grimes


    ITmom wrote: »
    Thanks a million! Had a look there but nothing. Mind u that whole section was fairly bare - will keep a eye out
    No problem!


  • #240
    Pretzill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,696 ✭✭✭Pretzill


    Got the two pack advocados at only 49c this week - perfectly ripe but slender - still a steal at that price!


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  • #241
    Zelda247
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭Zelda247


    Pink Fairy wrote: »
    There's an Argentinean melbec also for about 8.50 which is very tasty

    I tried that one but did not like it, not a patch on the M&S Malbec.


  • #242
    RhubarbCrumble
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,174 ✭✭✭RhubarbCrumble


    Would anybody who had the falafels mind posting a picture at all? Even just the empty packaging. I asked in my local Aldi this morning and left them completely bewildered.


  • #243
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,528 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    RhubarbCrumble wrote: »
    Would anybody who had the falafels mind posting a picture at all? Even just the empty packaging. I asked in my local Aldi this morning and left them completely bewildered.
    Hah, I was just in Aldi and scoured the fridges all over and couldn't see anything either!


  • #244
    RhubarbCrumble
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,174 ✭✭✭RhubarbCrumble


    HeidiHeidi wrote: »
    Hah, I was just in Aldi and scoured the fridges all over and couldn't see anything either!

    D'you mind me asking where you are HeidiHeidi? I'm in Limerick and Limerick now have a very confused Aldi manager.


  • #245
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,528 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    RhubarbCrumble wrote: »
    D'you mind me asking where you are HeidiHeidi? I'm in Limerick and Limerick now have a very confused Aldi manager.
    I was in the Palmerstown branch in Dublin.


  • #246
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    RhubarbCrumble wrote: »
    Would anybody who had the falafels mind posting a picture at all? Even just the empty packaging. I asked in my local Aldi this morning and left them completely bewildered.

    Here you go ...

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    In my Aldi, they're on the right hand side, just after the fridge with the prepared veg and bagged salads along with all the other ready to eat salad bowls, wraps etc. If you get to the meat section, you've gone too far :)


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  • #247
    whiskeyman
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    RhubarbCrumble wrote: »
    D'you mind me asking where you are HeidiHeidi? I'm in Limerick and Limerick now have a very confused Aldi manager.
    HeidiHeidi wrote: »
    I was in the Palmerstown branch in Dublin.

    I've seen them in dublin too.
    As it's a new product (and one I haven't seen advertised on leaflets etc...) i wonder are they just doing regional trialing, and that's why your Limerick store have no idea?

    I've seen other products come in before for a limited time with no mention - some type of chicken mexican tapas things that were delish but only last a couple of months max.


  • #248
    RhubarbCrumble
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,174 ✭✭✭RhubarbCrumble


    Thanks so much Alun :)

    As it's a new product (and one I haven't seen advertised on leaflets etc...) i wonder are they just doing regional trialing, and that's why your Limerick store have no idea?

    @whiskeyman, I did wonder about that alright. I'd say it's a good possibility. I'll keep an eye out in the coming weeks though.


  • #249
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,528 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    Their salmon mousse ("Salmon Sensation", if you don't mind) is pretty damn bloody gorgeous.

    Just had half a tub on fresh brown bread for lunch... yummmmmm :D


  • #250
    Melendez
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,645 ✭✭✭Melendez


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  • #251
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Combination of a cold and dental surgery has left me sipping a lot of Aldis specially selected soups this week, cant fault them, they're basically Cully and Sullys for €1.50, the Tomato and Basil especially is spectacular, been eating it with soft white bread and cheese, Ill carry on eating it when Im back to normal, hard to decribe the taste but it is perfect Tomato soup, nearly as good as homemade. Chicken and Veg very nice aswell, an exact clone of Cully and Sullys one.


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