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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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odyssey06

Debub wrote: »

Does anyone know if this is still on? Will go via Aldi then on the way back from work - thanks

Was still running yesterday (Wednesday 26th) in ALDI D3.

Debub

Debub wrote: »

I think I saw a great deal for a big pack of HopHouse13 cans yesterday. Was in a hurry so couldn't get the details, but looked to be a great price

Was 18 x500ml cans for €20

Does anyone know if this is still on? Will go via Aldi then on the way back from work - thanks

Thargor

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

I'm not vegan or even vegetarian, in fact I'd be a little bit like "Hughie" from the Aldi adverts of late, where he salivates over imaginary bits of meat *bit cringe worthy tbh*

However - bought the vegan sausage rolls for the wife, who thoroughly enjoyed them and the youngest lad was caught like a kipper into believing they were the real deal meaty sausage rolls.

Yep, Ive switched anyway, I like having sausage rolls in the freezer for lazy Saturday and Sunday mornings and these are lovely, surprised how good the pastry is when you dont overdo it.

freshpopcorn

Jimmy McGill wrote: »

Aldi's new store opens up in Ashtown tomorrow, anyone any idea what offers they'll have on?

I've seem these in the past year and overall they were disappointing enough.
Probably a sat nav for around €50/etc.
There should be a leaflet floating around the area.

Arbitrary

If not already mentioned.

Greek Yogurt
Margherita Pizzas are decent, I usually add some herbs and olive oil
Olives are very good (small round packs in gree plastic, garlic & chilli and the Greek style
Half roast duck with HS sauce is excellent, deboned.
Tortillia Chips
Loose avacadoes
Rocket Salad or mixed leaves
Brannans Sausages
Their Parma Ham selection is great, all variants
Apple Cider Vinegar
Ketchup is pretty good
Wine can be great, I've found some excellent bottles from the Languedoc region reasonably priced, timing is everything
Their jams that look similar to the Bon Maman brand you find in Tesco is very good
Mild sliced cheese selection is good for toasties (edam, gouda etc)
Almond fingers
Brioche Buns
Nuts are generally all very good, pecans, nyom.

Jimmy McGill

Aldi's new store opens up in Ashtown tomorrow, anyone any idea what offers they'll have on?

whiskeyman

I found turkey steaks that cook in a plastic bag in the microwave the other day!
Never seen before.
These ones had a Thai glaze.
I was about to oven them (can do in bag also) but I wanted to see what microwave was like as it may be handy for lunches / late dinners in work.

Overall ok if stuck if reckon.
Not sure if get again though.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

I used their chicken seasoning to make kale chips this evening and they're bloody delicious.

dudara

I tried some of the Harvest Morn cereal/snack bars recently. Both were really nice, and not too bad as a snack option. Will definitely be going back for more.

(1) Salted caramel almond & pretzel popcorn bar (93 cals)
(2) Benefit Jaffa Cake bar (66 cals)

McMurphy

yogibear77 wrote: »

I bought the specially selected honey roast ham slices today to use for sandwiches at lunchtime.....never again!!!! First time I have eaten ham that tasted of nothing, didn't even taste of ham never mind of honey

I think their torchon ham isn't too bad, maybe give it a try.

yogibear77

I bought the specially selected honey roast ham slices today to use for sandwiches at lunchtime.....never again!!!! First time I have eaten ham that tasted of nothing, didn't even taste of ham never mind of honey

McMurphy

I'm not vegan or even vegetarian, in fact I'd be a little bit like "Hughie" from the Aldi adverts of late, where he salivates over imaginary bits of meat *bit cringe worthy tbh*

However - bought the vegan sausage rolls for the wife, who thoroughly enjoyed them and the youngest lad was caught like a kipper into believing they were the real deal meaty sausage rolls.

the beer revolu

DavyD_83 wrote: »

Sounds interesting, burnt ends of what exactly?

Usually brisket, I think.

Thargor

DavyD_83 wrote: »

Sounds interesting, burnt ends of what exactly?

Whatever that horrible dogfood quality cut of meat is that they put in all those boxes and their pies.

DavyD_83

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Anyone get the burnt ends?
Don't really know what to do with them lol!

BBQ sides?

Sounds interesting, burnt ends of what exactly?

the beer revolu

Bassboxxx wrote: »

The one they've changed is the one you mentioned (wider, €1.69 and made in Greece)
It's still made in Greece with Greek milk (it says) and is still branded as authentic.
Have to say it still tastes good, but why mess with it in the first place??

Greek yoghurt was traditionally made with sheep's milk.
But I guess, they got it designated that they can use any Greek milk. Boo.

SozBbz

Bassboxxx wrote: »

The one they've changed is the one you mentioned (wider, €1.69 and made in Greece)
It's still made in Greece with Greek milk (it says) and is still branded as authentic.
Have to say it still tastes good, but why mess with it in the first place??

Oh thats annoying. I used to buy that a lot, as did a lot of people i know. It was basically a dupe for Fage.

igCorcaigh

Anyone get the burnt ends?
Don't really know what to do with them lol!

BBQ sides?

Bassboxxx

caviardreams wrote: »

I see they do a Brooklea upright tub greek style fat free one now for 69 cent too - slightly lower protein and more carbs than the wider "authentic" tub, so not sure it would be as thick perhaps. Hope they are not getting rid of the wider authentic one for 1.69 which is lovely and thick (and better macros!)

I wonder is it a brexit casualty (don't get me started on teh bran flakes decline a f ew months back!). The authentic greek ones were made in greece (as they have to be) the greek style are made in the UK.

The one they've changed is the one you mentioned (wider, €1.69 and made in Greece)
It's still made in Greece with Greek milk (it says) and is still branded as authentic.
Have to say it still tastes good, but why mess with it in the first place??

caviardreams

Bassboxxx wrote: »

Just seen the Brooklea greek yogurt has gone from 10% fat to 5%
Any idea why they would do this? They have a fat free for those who want it. Greek yogurt is typically meant to be 10%, so now we have one that's somewhere in between.
It was always sold out in my store so not that it wasn't a seller.

I see they do a Brooklea upright tub greek style fat free one now for 69 cent too - slightly lower protein and more carbs than the wider "authentic" tub, so not sure it would be as thick perhaps. Hope they are not getting rid of the wider authentic one for 1.69 which is lovely and thick (and better macros!)

I wonder is it a brexit casualty (don't get me started on teh bran flakes decline a f ew months back!). The authentic greek ones were made in greece (as they have to be) the greek style are made in the UK.

RhubarbCrumble

Bassboxxx wrote: »

Just seen the Brooklea greek yogurt has gone from 10% fat to 5%
Any idea why they would do this? They have a fat free for those who want it. Greek yogurt is typically meant to be 10%, so now we have one that's somewhere in between.
It was always sold out in my store so not that it wasn't a seller.

I'm getting a bit tired of Aldi constantly doing stuff like that. They can't seem to leave anything alone lately. The cranberry juice disappeared for a few weeks. Came back last week in a different carton. It now tastes like bitter water, that's the only way I can describe it.

They're obviously continuously changing suppliers and trying to get the best possible price they can for everything, but in turn are peeing off the customer.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! :mad:

n!ghtmancometh

The lamb sausages are lovely, think they are on special at the moment too.

Bassboxxx

Just seen the Brooklea greek yogurt has gone from 10% fat to 5%
Any idea why they would do this? They have a fat free for those who want it. Greek yogurt is typically meant to be 10%, so now we have one that's somewhere in between.
It was always sold out in my store so not that it wasn't a seller.

Debub

I think I saw a great deal for a big pack of HopHouse13 cans yesterday. Was in a hurry so couldn't get the details, but looked to be a great price

Was 18 x500ml cans for €20

Space Dog

Dial Hard wrote: »

I absolutely love thighs. And they're cheap as chips because people don't buy them, so long may that continue! But a frozen, breaded one would do absolutely nothing for me.

Yeah we use boneless thighs for chicken teryaki and they're absolutely scrumptious.

rachaelf750

Space Dog wrote: »

The Skyr yogurt in the big pots (not sure if it's new) is nice, I had strawberry.

They the mango one, it's the best. I buy them four at a go now.

Dial Hard

whiskeyman wrote:

I much prefer chicken thigh to breast. More juicy and flavoursome. We Irish are just so used to breast meat.

I absolutely love thighs. And they're cheap as chips because people don't buy them, so long may that continue! But a frozen, breaded one would do absolutely nothing for me.

Space Dog

The Skyr yogurt in the big pots (not sure if it's new) is nice, I had strawberry.

_Godot_

I bought some 0% fat plain yogurt, was lovely.

B0jangles

I think it all depends on what kind of chicken you like - if you like smooth, evenly textured fatless chicken then a whole boned chicken thigh is going to be revoltingly full of strange textures and taste very fatty. If this is the case, then you'd probably be better off with some nuggets or a nice grilled skinless, boneless chicken breast (with a little salt if you're feeling daring!)

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