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Aldi... what do you recommend?

Zelda247

i have just moved into an area where there is an Aldi, i am not really familiar with the store, what do you recommend of their products.

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Thargor

I bought the spaghetti and tagliatelle last week anyway in Bray, hope they dont get rid of it, its my go-to pasta.

Muahahaha

Anyone know if Aldi are still doing fresh pasta? And if they do still have it has it moved from the last fridge on the right in the first aisle? Cant see it there last few times Ive been in

caviardreams

SarahMollie wrote: »

I'm usually up there late in the evening (no earlier than 6pm!) and I've never had any difficulty, so thats weird! I've probably bought it about 3/4 times now and never an issue.

Are you looking in the right place in the shop? Its beside the full fat version and the tub has some pink on it instead of blue. I need to get more either today or tomorrow so I'll report back if they're out of it for whatever reason!

Thanks - yes I have definitely seen the shelf label and the full fat one is usually there alright. I am only ever there on a Saturday or Sunday - late afternoon as it is a bit out of my way so that might explain it - stock levels and restocking might be better during the week.

In fairness if I saw it, I would probably clear the shelf myself so I can't blame others if they do the same!

Thanks again

SarahMollie

Zelda247 wrote: »

on the fat content, don't they say that the full fat version is healthier?

Depends on what you mean by healthier.... people tend to use it as a catch all term for nutrition, weightloss, or any number of positive attributes.

Anyhow, these strained yogurts arent unhealthy in my view, as they're not pumped full of sugars to compensate - they're just really thick and quite sharp tasting. If you're following a diet plan like SW or WW, the full fat versions arent really an option.

I wouldnt put them in the same category (healthy-wise) as the like of a Muller Light or similar.

Zelda247

SarahMollie wrote: »

I'm usually up there late in the evening (no earlier than 6pm!) and I've never had any difficulty, so thats weird! I've probably bought it about 3/4 times now and never an issue.

Are you looking in the right place in the shop? Its beside the full fat version and the tub has some pink on it instead of blue. I need to get more either today or tomorrow so I'll report back if they're out of it for whatever reason!

on the fat content, don't they say that the full fat version is healthier?

SarahMollie

caviardreams wrote: »

Thanks so much! Good to know. I usually stock up on the Glenisk one when it's on offer for €2 but the Aldi one would save me having to.

Sandyford is my local one too - you must get there before me!

I'm usually up there late in the evening (no earlier than 6pm!) and I've never had any difficulty, so thats weird! I've probably bought it about 3/4 times now and never an issue.

Are you looking in the right place in the shop? Its beside the full fat version and the tub has some pink on it instead of blue. I need to get more either today or tomorrow so I'll report back if they're out of it for whatever reason!

caviardreams

SarahMollie wrote: »

Sorry, I just threw out my final pack of it last night but from memory its part of the Brooklea range.

It is really good and compares well to Fage, and waaay cheaper. Its €1.69 or there abouts for a large tub.

It might be worth your while trying a different Aldi, because I've never had a problem getting it in my local one (Sandyford) so you might get it easily elsewhere.

Thanks so much! Good to know. I usually stock up on the Glenisk one when it's on offer for €2 but the Aldi one would save me having to.

Sandyford is my local one too - you must get there before me!

Zelda247

3 the square wrote: »

Do aldi sell dried apricots ??
Love them in my porridge

Yes, you will find them with the flour and sugar.

SarahMollie

caviardreams wrote: »

Everyone is raving about the 0% greek yogurt to the extent that it is NEVER in stock when I try

Does anyone have the producer code number from the small circle on the packaging to hand? Wonder who makes it, people say it tastes identical to Fage.

Sorry, I just threw out my final pack of it last night but from memory its part of the Brooklea range.

It is really good and compares well to Fage, and waaay cheaper. Its €1.69 or there abouts for a large tub.

It might be worth your while trying a different Aldi, because I've never had a problem getting it in my local one (Sandyford) so you might get it easily elsewhere.

3 the square

Do aldi sell dried apricots ??
Love them in my porridge

lassykk

Possibly mentioned before but their Tortilla chips (Doritos equivalent) are top notch... The blue pack are incredibly moreish

Graces7

Found a single carton of the Tangy Cheese Pasta Salad in the City.. Ir is almost all eaten already! Will see when I am in town tomorrow...the brussel sprouts that are in th supersix are fresh and excelent..

caviardreams

Everyone is raving about the 0% greek yogurt to the extent that it is NEVER in stock when I try

Does anyone have the producer code number from the small circle on the packaging to hand? Wonder who makes it, people say it tastes identical to Fage.

Thargor

Reputable Rog wrote: »

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3085983/Aldi-launching-new-upmarket-stores-fresh-produce-known-brands-store-bakeries-appeal-higher-income-customers.html

Thats 2 years ago in Australia though.

vicwatson

Snackrite onion rings and popcorn are great. Anyone know who makes them for Aldi?

Reputable Rog

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3085983/Aldi-launching-new-upmarket-stores-fresh-produce-known-brands-store-bakeries-appeal-higher-income-customers.html

Thargor

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

They don't have a "bakery" the way Lidls do (but all they do is finish parbaked stuff as far as I know).

They do have various unwrapped fresh-baked loaves, which are presumably also just finished parbaked breads - where the finishing is done I have no idea - they have a nice selection, but they're all very salty!

I wonder if your Aldi is just an experiment or if this is a rollout starting?

irishlady29

heldel00 wrote:

The rocky road flapjacks are delicious. Seriously tasty

Caramel Squares are even better

heldel00

The rocky road flapjacks are delicious. Seriously tasty

Graces7

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

Sweet potato fries are nice, very thin/light though. Went though the bag very quickly!

Tried the pomegranate and beetroot soup w/chia seed topping... I liked it, never tried beetroot before.

The vitamin water drinks are the exact same as the branded ones, not bad at only 99c.

Finlays Ridge Spicy Chilli crisps are shi7 unfortunately

I make these myself, like ordinary chips and they are always by their nature thin and light.. but delicious! I always get sweet potatoes when they are at 49 cents .

HeidiHeidi

SmallTeapot wrote: »

Aldi have a bakery? Like a fresh bakery?! Woah, wish my local had one....

Also, in terms of a recommendation - I picked up a pack of the Gingerbread 'polar bar' ice-creams today (basically an ice Berger knock-off with Gingerbread) and they're pretty decent.

€1.99 for 6 (reduced from €2.xx)

They don't have a "bakery" the way Lidls do (but all they do is finish parbaked stuff as far as I know).

They do have various unwrapped fresh-baked loaves, which are presumably also just finished parbaked breads - where the finishing is done I have no idea - they have a nice selection, but they're all very salty!

Gingerbread icebergers sound YUM!

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HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Found some ciabatta garlic bread in my local Aldi recently..... I love ciabatta, and I love garlic even more, so winner all round I thought.

Verrrrry disappointing

Hardly any butter at all on either of them (I bought two and froze one), and it just tasted bitter. Not at all nice, and a million miles away from the M&S ultimate garlic bread (which to me is the absolute Rolls Royce of garlic bread!)

I've also tried a few of their bakery breads recently - some little rolls, a french stick and a poppy seed vienna.... anyone else find their bread to be very salty??? I'm an absolute fiend for salt - I bloody love the stuff - so for me firstly to notice, and secondly to not like, the saltiness is fairly remarkable. Back to Lidl I go for fresh bread!

Aldi have a bakery? Like a fresh bakery?! Woah, wish my local had one....

Also, in terms of a recommendation - I picked up a pack of the Gingerbread 'polar bar' ice-creams today (basically an ice Berger knock-off with Gingerbread) and they're pretty decent.

€1.99 for 6 (reduced from €2.xx)

HeidiHeidi

Found some ciabatta garlic bread in my local Aldi recently..... I love ciabatta, and I love garlic even more, so winner all round I thought.

Verrrrry disappointing

Hardly any butter at all on either of them (I bought two and froze one), and it just tasted bitter. Not at all nice, and a million miles away from the M&S ultimate garlic bread (which to me is the absolute Rolls Royce of garlic bread!)

I've also tried a few of their bakery breads recently - some little rolls, a french stick and a poppy seed vienna.... anyone else find their bread to be very salty??? I'm an absolute fiend for salt - I bloody love the stuff - so for me firstly to notice, and secondly to not like, the saltiness is fairly remarkable. Back to Lidl I go for fresh bread!

fussyonion

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

Sweet potato fries are nice, very thin/light though. Went though the bag very quickly!

Tried the pomegranate and beetroot soup w/chia seed topping... I liked it, never tried beetroot before.

The vitamin water drinks are the exact same as the branded ones, not bad at only 99c.

Finlays Ridge Spicy Chilli crisps are shi7 unfortunately

Yes I was disappointed with those crisps..thought they'd be hotter.
Finlays did a gorgeous Tomato and Basil flavour but Aldi dont seem to stock them anymore.

deadanonymau5

Sweet potato fries are nice, very thin/light though. Went though the bag very quickly!

Tried the pomegranate and beetroot soup w/chia seed topping... I liked it, never tried beetroot before.

The vitamin water drinks are the exact same as the branded ones, not bad at only 99c.

Finlays Ridge Spicy Chilli crisps are shi7 unfortunately

HeidiHeidi

arian wrote: »

Prepack Gruyère always seems to come as a thin piece. Why is that?

I've wondered this as well.... just means it dries out really quickly, i can't eat it quick enough!

(Well, i can actually, but i try not to!)

arian

Prepack Gruyère always seems to come as a thin piece. Why is that?

Tigerandahalf

The odd time I pick up one of the nice cheeses.

Last time I was in I got a Swiss reserve guyere cheese. No idea what that means but it was really good.

Made from unpasteurised cows milk. It is a quite thin piece so ideal to snack on with a glass of white wine. Lovely with those those salted crackers.

campo

harr wrote: »

Probably mentioned before but the beef medallion steaks are fantastic....nicer that fillets in my opinion..no waste and melt in the mouth ...I do mine in air fryer for 12 minutes then let rest for another 5, and at only €4.99 for two steaks it's great value ...

They are amazing, I mentioned them earlier along with this recipe
honestly it was restaurant good and so easy to do

harr

Probably mentioned before but the beef medallion steaks are fantastic....nicer that fillets in my opinion..no waste and melt in the mouth ...I do mine in air fryer for 12 minutes then let rest for another 5, and at only €4.99 for two steaks it's great value ...