Beanstalk wrote: » Have the Kavanagh's Jumbo Oats reduced in size? Were they 1kg before and now only 750g? Maybe I'm mad but it feels like they are. Shoddy and sneaky if so.
RobAMerc wrote: » what the hell has happened the Ristretto Coffee pods? It's not just new packaging, its a different product, and muck !
SozBbz wrote: » Oh, I don't know but the pack I have in the press is definitely 1kg. I havent bought a new bag in ages as I only have porridge once or twice a week so they last me forever. Will check next time I'm in store.
Kat1170 wrote: » The skin on fries didn't do it for me but see these McCain Naked Skin On Fries for €2 in Tesco today for anyone needing a fix. Don't know how they stack up against the Aldi ones.
RocketRaccoon wrote: » The aldi ones are still in stock, picked up 2 bags in my local yesterday.
Dizzyblonde wrote: » They still have plenty of skin on fries in our branch, and Saturday pizzas too.
Alun wrote: » Had some lovely mixed mushrooms today. Fancy Fungi Forest Mix in a purple box in with the veg and salad stuff.
54and56 wrote: » I prefer a tomato based Chowder so going to see how this pre cooked seafood works if cooked in with Aldi's specially selected Tomato and Basil soup with extra fresh basil added. Your seafood chowder recipe does look very tasty, might have to give it a go. So gave the tomato and basil soup idea a go for lunch and ended up having quite an "Aldi Discussion Thread" lunch as it happens. I took Muahahaha's advice and just defrosted the ready cooked seafood mix (prawns, mussels and squid) in some hot water whilst warming the soup in a pot then added it in, brought the soup back to a simmer for a minute, added some croutons and fresh basil and voila I had something which isn't at all like a tomato based seafood chowder (primarily I think because there's mascarpone in the tomato soup) but was really delicious and I have to say Muahahaha's advice to not over cook the seafood was spot on, it tasted really good and not at all rubbery. Not quite sure what to call the dish I ended up with but for now I've christened it my "Aldi Tomato and Basil Seafood Special" which I'll definitely be having again. By chance my young lad who is also working (studying) from home popped into the kitchen to grab some lunch and I suggested he try one of the Saturday Pizza's I got the other day. He had the pepperoni one and I had a small slice. Best frozen pizza ever by mutual agreement but the bottom of the base was too soft for me (I like to use a baking stone when making my own) and the crust was also too soft and doughy. Not sure if a few more minutes at a higher temp would solve given it was cooked on a wire rack but they are still worth getting if you want a better product than the very low cost fresh and frozen pizzas generally available in Aldi and elsewhere. I'd definitely recommend cooking them straight onto a very hot (upside down if necessary) baking tray which has been given enough time to get really hot. Assuming you like a bit of crust to your pizza that is. Feeling as full as a pig now with a few hours work ahead when all I'd like to do is go have a nice afternoon nap
lassykk wrote: » Sorry the off topic post but I just listened to your video in your signature and fúck me that was hard to listen to. Brought a tear to my eye
54and56 wrote: » I prefer a tomato based Chowder so going to see how this pre cooked seafood works if cooked in with Aldi's specially selected Tomato and Basil soup with extra fresh basil added. Your seafood chowder recipe does look very tasty, might have to give it a go. So gave the tomato and basil soup idea a go for lunch and ended up having quite an "Aldi Discussion Thread" lunch as it happens.
fin12 wrote: » Salted caramel marshmallows Different variety available. A lot of their Christmas stock is in.
freshpopcorn wrote: » Did you have them? I wasn't overly impressed.
fin12 wrote: » No I dint try them yet, sound lovely though anddiffernt, but they are not great?
freshpopcorn wrote: » I thought they were fine but I think I built them up to much more than anything.
SteelyDanJalapeno wrote: » I saw them, but I hate when they pad out exotic mushroom boxes with chestnut mushrooms. I'd recommend finding a local farmers market for your mushrooms, that box is quite expensive aswel
SteelyDanJalapeno wrote: » Ah that's fair, it was all I could really see in shop, the window into the box was quite small!
