Aldi... what do you recommend?

the beer revolu

Space Dog wrote: »

Have you tried the Deluxe Vintage Cheddar from Lidl?
It's very crumbly and I find it strong enough, and for the price you can't really go wrong.
Edit: Tried to include an image, but it's not working. It's in a black wrapper, matured for 15 months.

I was about to suggest exactly the same.
Great cheddar and holds its own on any cheeseboard of quality farmhouse cheeses.

obi604

Aldi had a special buy on the 31st: https://www.aldi.ie/c/specialbuys/dates/2020-12-31
Had a good few fitness items. Checked it out and a load of stuff was not there that was advertised.
Got people to check for me in 3 different Aldi's (as they doing a weekly shop) and the stuff not there either

e.g.

pull up bar: https://www.aldi.ie/crane-exercise-bar/p/803531448730303
weights: https://www.aldi.ie/straight-barbell-weights-set/p/708633426467200, https://www.aldi.ie/curl-barbell-weights-set/p/708634426467400
push up board: https://www.aldi.ie/crane-blue-push-up-board/p/803531448730906


has anyone seen these items in your Aldi?

xlogo

obi604 wrote:

has anyone seen these items in your Aldi?

Probably not classified as essential so not put out due to the lockdown guidelines.

obi604

xlogo wrote: »

Probably not classified as essential so not put out due to the lockdown guidelines.

possibly, but then a load of other fitness stuff was there (form 31st Dec special buys) like resistance bands, 6 in 1 trainer, exercise mats etc

Kamili

tangy wrote: »

Look up the Producer Code to see who makes it, and then check the maker's website for similar. It's more likely to be a standard cheese packaged for Aldi than a special run.

Never knew this, appreciate it!

This is what I found on it

https://world.openfoodfacts.org/packager-code/uk-dr001-ec

https://www.fordfarm.com/

dee_mc

dinneenp wrote: »

Hi,
Is this a regular item or was it just for Xmas?
Thanks.

Just for Christmas unfortunately
Edit: I see others have answered already!

SmallTeapot

I know this is not a food recommendation, however, I really rate the Hotel Collection candles. They're located where the detergents are and priced around 4euro. They're essentially Jo Malone dupes: scents iirc = blackberry and bay; lime mandarin and basil; pomegranate. Handy if you're WFH and like (or need!) the tranquility and fragrance of a lit candle... particularly during video calls


In terms of food items, I really like the sweet tomato relish (just bought my third jar this week!). I typically buy chutney to accompany cheese and crackers at Christmas, but decided to take a chance on this as. It has a very mild spice, and is delicious with cheese... and I imagine it would be nice on a burger as well

Suckit

New to me... I have tried the Coconut Rice before, but not the 2nd one.

Coconut Rice -

Coconut, Chilli and Lemongrass Rice -

McMurphy

Suckit wrote: »

New to me... I have tried the Coconut Rice before, but not the 2nd one.

Coconut Rice -

Coconut, Chilli and Lemongrass Rice -

Been buying this stuff a while now, and I just can't justify turning on the instant pot to make my own rice anymore, though in saying that I only eat it with meat/veg/salads etc as I don't think it would compliment a curry all that well (due to the spices in the rice)

But it's absolutely delicious, sometimes I'll make some mayflower curry sauce and pour it over this with chips as a takeaway alternative to a 3in1 for her vegetarian self.

Esse85

SmallTeapot wrote: »

In terms of food items, I really like the sweet tomato relish (just bought my third jar this week!))

Is this the Ballymaloe version?

Would you notice a taste distance between the two?

fin12

Thanks for the recommendation for the specially selected, sea salt & Chardonnay vinegar crisps, they are really nice. Just wondering are the cheese n onions ones just as nice?

anewme

obi604 wrote: »

Aldi had a special buy on the 31st: https://www.aldi.ie/c/specialbuys/dates/2020-12-31
Had a good few fitness items. Checked it out and a load of stuff was not there that was advertised.
Got people to check for me in 3 different Aldi's (as they doing a weekly shop) and the stuff not there either

e.g.

pull up bar: https://www.aldi.ie/crane-exercise-bar/p/803531448730303
weights: https://www.aldi.ie/straight-barbell-weights-set/p/708633426467200, https://www.aldi.ie/curl-barbell-weights-set/p/708634426467400
push up board: https://www.aldi.ie/crane-blue-push-up-board/p/803531448730906


has anyone seen these items in your Aldi?

My friend queued up for some of the fitness items and like yourself, not there.

Staff told her though that there was a delay in shipping so they did not get to any Shop. They told her could be in this Saturday(today)

What she did see though was a fella buying up ALL the resistance bands, shovelling the whole lot into his trolley. Either a PT or to sell on.

Cheshire Cat

anewme wrote: »

My friend queued up for some of the fitness items and like yourself, not there.

Staff told her though that there was a delay in shipping so they did not get to any Shop. They told her could be in this Saturday(today)

What she did see though was a fella buying up ALL the resistance bands, shovelling the whole lot into his trolley. Either a PT or to sell on.

I saw fitness items being unpacked in my local Aldi (Galway) yesterday. I guess they are prioritising groceries over special buys. Some gaps in the various shelves were obvious.

Kamili

anewme wrote: »

What she did see though was a fella buying up ALL the resistance bands, shovelling the whole lot into his trolley. Either a PT or to sell on.

I saw this happening in my local Aldi too.

vicwatson

Esse85 wrote: »

Is this the Ballymaloe version?

Would you notice a taste distance between the two?

No it’s nicer, far nicer. It’s made by Folláin Teo in Cork (at least it used to be)

Ben Done

Niche, but enjoyed the veggie No Steak Bakes.
Nice thick gravy and crispy pastry.

(Even more niche: about 19 minutes in the Airfryer at 180° works perfectly (box says 25-28 in standard oven)

bassy

Aldi green beans frozen pack,very nice and handy.

andrew1977

The Tipperary dry aged black angus rip steak burgers which come in a 2 pack are my favourite shop bought burger.

The taste and flavour off them is fantastic, think they have been mentioned on here before, but I highly recommend them, they are delicious .

bassy

andrew1977 wrote: »

The Tipperary dray aged black angus rip steak burgers which come in a 2 pack are my favourite shop bought burger.

The taste and flavour off them is fantastic, think they have been mentioned on here before, but I highly recommend them, they are delicious .

What price are the??.

andrew1977

bassy wrote: »

What price are the??.

Around the 2.79 mark for 2.

bassy

andrew1977 wrote: »

Around the 2.79 mark for 2.

Thanks m8

What section are the in?.

andrew1977

bassy wrote: »

Thanks m8

What section are the in?.

In the fresh meat fridge , alongside the steaks/mince etc.

awec

They're the one that come in the black carton right?

They are by far the best. They're pretty small, but the best supermarket variety.

Thargor

awec wrote: »

They're the one that come in the black carton right?

They are by far the best. They're pretty small, but the best supermarket variety.

I flattem them out between 2 saucers before grilling them so they completely fill a brioche bun edge to edge, they're perfection, better than a lot of gourmet/pub burgers Ive had.

Springwell

Irritatingly no feta at all available in Naas this morning just a gap on the shelf

bassy

andrew1977 wrote: »

The Tipperary dry aged black angus rip steak burgers which come in a 2 pack are my favourite shop bought burger.

The taste and flavour off them is fantastic, think they have been mentioned on here before, but I highly recommend them, they are delicious .

https://www.joe.ie/life-style/aldi-steak-673567

awec

Yes the Aldi steaks that come in the cardboard boxes are head and shoulders above any other supermarket steak. I prefer them to many butchers steaks too. They are very pricy, but absolutely excellent.

Esse85

andrew1977 wrote: »

The Tipperary dry aged black angus rip steak burgers which come in a 2 pack are my favourite shop bought burger.

The taste and flavour off them is fantastic, think they have been mentioned on here before, but I highly recommend them, they are delicious .

Beautiful tasting burgers.

I found the leaner burgers far too dry.

The Inbetween is mine

awec wrote: »

Yes the Aldi steaks that come in the cardboard boxes are head and shoulders above any other supermarket steak. I prefer them to many butchers steaks too. They are very pricy, but absolutely excellent.

The ribeyes are the best I've had from any shop/butchers bar none

Beechwoodspark

The spuddys 6 pack cheese and onion crisps are absolutely identical to tayto according to the tasters in my house !!