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Aldi... what do you recommend?

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    #7382
    Jinglejangle69
    Registered Users Posts: 7,281 ✭✭✭Jinglejangle69


    McMurphy wrote: »
    I am a man who likes his spicy food, but I have to share this with anyone who wants to read it.

    I was the only one having a dinner tonight, as my kids and my wife had a late McDonald's lunch, so it was only me who would be having dinner tonight, and I really don't like cooking anything substantial when it's just for one.

    Dropped into Aldi earlier and picked up a few things needed, and had my eye out for something convenient to throw in the oven or airfryer.

    Picked up a chicken spice bag, which was a foil dish, filled with diced chicken, a sachet of vegetables and a separate sachet of seasoning. Thought this'll do me nicely, I'll stick this in the oven, and have a few skin on fries in the air fryer, open a bottle of ice cold beer, and thats what I call a holiday.

    Instructions said open veg, and mix with chicken and add seasoning as required.

    I said to myself, I'll require all this seasoning, as I like the grub with a kick to it.

    Cooked nicely in the oven, dished it out and put a few fries on the plate and got stuck in, first thoughts was chicken was very good, and there was a strong hint of Chinese 5pice of it, and a nice crunch to the veggies.

    Then it started. Holy jumpin Jehova, my mouth, was on fire! Sweat on the forehead, snots tripping me, and one of the kids even remarked I had bloodshot eyes :eek:

    This stuff was inedible, prob ok with about half the seasoning, but holy sh1t don't to what I did and horse it all in there.

    It's the first time in over ten years I reckon that I had to ditch a meal because I couldn't handle how spicy it was, last time being a vindaloo which I'm adamant the chef doubled the amount of chilli he should of put in it by accident.


    Seriously, that stuff should come with a fire hazardous warning. My mouths still on fire. :mad:

    That actually gave me my first genuine laugh of the day.

    Thanks:)


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    #7383
    fin12
    Registered Users Posts: 10,934 ✭✭✭✭fin12


    A couple of mascaras came into Aldi today. Planning to buy one. If anyone has bought one, please post ur review here.

    https://www.aldi.ie/lacura-super-lash-mascara/p/708373449792703

    https://www.aldi.ie/lacura-lash-queen-mascara/p/708373449793105

    https://www.aldi.ie/lacura-max-volume-mascara/p/708373449792904

    Actually they all look pretty good.


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    #7384
    bassy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,550 ✭✭✭bassy


    fin12 wrote: »
    A couple of mascaras came into Aldi today. Planning to buy one. If anyone has bought one, please post ur review here.

    https://www.aldi.ie/lacura-super-lash-mascara/p/708373449792703

    https://www.aldi.ie/lacura-lash-queen-mascara/p/708373449793105

    https://www.aldi.ie/lacura-max-volume-mascara/p/708373449792904

    Actually they all look pretty good.

    can you eat that :D


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    #7385
    wonski
    Registered Users Posts: 13,687 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    The green /pink packaging ones look tasty :)


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    #7386
    The Inbetween is mine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,705 ✭✭✭The Inbetween is mine


    wonski wrote: »
    The green /pink packaging ones look tasty :)

    I don't think you're meant to eat them


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    #7387
    wonski
    Registered Users Posts: 13,687 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    bassy wrote: »
    can you eat that :D

    Sure you can, after those spicy chicken pieces you can eat anything :)


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    #7388
    bassy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,550 ✭✭✭bassy


    wonski wrote: »
    Sure you can, after those spicy chicken pieces you can eat anything :)

    lol


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    #7389
    fin12
    Registered Users Posts: 10,934 ✭✭✭✭fin12


    bassy wrote: »
    can you eat that :D

    I’m sure you can eat anything if u really want to.


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    #7390
    fin12
    Registered Users Posts: 10,934 ✭✭✭✭fin12


    Actually I just spotted Gadbury chocolate spreads coming into the store next Sunday, dairy milk, crunches and caramel. They really sound delicious....


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    #7391
    Gloomtastic!
    Registered Users Posts: 8,375 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    I’ve moved the fake away posts to their own dedicated thread.

    It’s here https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058155766#

    The Gloomster!


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    #7392
    vicwatson
    Registered Users Posts: 28,403 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    Bought new soups in Aldi, Vegetable, carrot and butternut squash, tomato and spicy red pepper under the label "tasty meals and more" - €1.29 for a tub vs the ones they have now which are €1.49

    Must say I've not opened one yet, they look good though. Anyone give them a go yet?


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    #7393
    Darc19
    Registered Users Posts: 3,817 ✭✭✭Darc19


    They have a Boxty that is fab. It's in with the cheeses and semi circle shape. Pk of 2 €1.99

    I created a "pizza" style lunch with one of them using a George foreman grill - boxty, cheese, onion, peppers, chilli sauce, chicken. Divine.

    Not sure if it's a temporary Irish product or long term addition.


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    #7394
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 53,556 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    It's the opposite to what the thread is asking for, but I bought the circular cheese that's covered in the black wax.

    Don't bother. I am pretty sure it's the exact same crap that comes in the black plastic packet. Rubbery and tasteless.


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    #7395
    Yyhhuuu
    Registered Users Posts: 798 ✭✭✭Yyhhuuu


    vicwatson wrote: »
    Bought new soups in Aldi, Vegetable, carrot and butternut squash, tomato and spicy red pepper under the label "tasty meals and more" - €1.29 for a tub vs the ones they have now which are €1.49

    Must say I've not opened one yet, they look good though. Anyone give them a go yet?

    Try making your own soup. I guarantee if you do it right you will never buy soup again and far cheaper with less additives and salt.


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    #7396
    Masala
    Registered Users Posts: 3,471 ✭✭✭Masala


    Darc19 wrote: »
    They have a Boxty that is fab. It's in with the cheeses and semi circle shape. Pk of 2 €1.99

    I created a "pizza" style lunch with one of them using a George foreman grill - boxty, cheese, onion, peppers, chilli sauce, chicken. Divine.

    Not sure if it's a temporary Irish product or long term addition.

    Where would the Boxty be displayed??? Salads, Cheeses??? Is it frozen ???

    Would be interested in tasting.....


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    #7397
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 53,556 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    Masala wrote: »
    Where would the Boxty be displayed??? Salads, Cheeses??? Is it frozen ???

    Would be interested in tasting.....

    I think it's in the same vicinity as the ready meals, sausage rolls etc.


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    #7398
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,366 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    Masala wrote: »
    Where would the Boxty be displayed??? Salads, Cheeses??? Is it frozen ???

    Would be interested in tasting.....

    In my local store it's located near the garlic bread and soup.



    I saw it last week and we remembered how much we
    hated it
    .


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    #7399
    Masala
    Registered Users Posts: 3,471 ✭✭✭Masala


    freshpopcorn wrote: »
    In my local store it's located near the garlic bread and soup.



    I saw it last week and we remembered how much we
    hated it
    .

    AAAHHH. My relatives in Cavan used to make it it themselves from scratch and always brought a few 'dumplings' when they came visiting.

    Gowd...we couldn't wait. As soon as they arrived - it was sliced thickly, laid onto the pan, scorched both sides then served crispy with dollops of butter! And sure might as well have a runny egg and some sausages as well with brown bread...


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    #7400
    Muahahaha
    Registered Users Posts: 19,619 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    Got one of the Carlos Bacon & Cheese Loaded Fries (500g/2.49) just to try out. Not great, you would make it better yourself using proper cheese rather than a cheese sauce. Instructions said to cook it for 30 minutes in the oven but it needed 40 as the chips were still a bit hard at 30 mins. It was a long wait for something not that great.

    Still think their lightly salted tortilla chips (34c) and Snackrite Hot Salsa dip (59c) is the best snack bargain in there. I put the tortilla chips in the microwave for 90 seconds then crumble a slice of cheddar cheese over them and do another 30 seconds to melt the cheese then a few sliced jalapenos on top along with the hot salsa dip alongside. Lidl sell a squeezy bottle of guacamole so a bit of that goes on too. Makes for a great quick snack.


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    #7401
    tangy
    Registered Users Posts: 227 ✭✭tangy


    Lidl have a similar Hot Salsa. I prefer it. Hotter? Chunkier? Dunno :) Bargain anyhow.


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    #7402
    Lady Haywire
    Registered Users Posts: 5,181 ✭✭✭Lady Haywire


    Boxty making is a talent in itself!!
    Here in south Leitrim we're really weird.....pan boxty is eaten with sugar like a pancake. Now I don't know how local that is but it is glorious to me, a real taste of childhood.


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    #7403
    Darc19
    Registered Users Posts: 3,817 ✭✭✭Darc19


    Lady Haywire wrote: »
    Boxty making is a talent in itself!!
    Here in south Leitrim we're really weird.....pan boxty is eaten with sugar like a pancake. Now I don't know how local that is but it is glorious to me, a real taste of childhood.

    Guess where the Aldi boxty is made? :)

    Dromod, co. Leitrim.

    And it's pancake style too.


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    #7404
    Darc19
    Registered Users Posts: 3,817 ✭✭✭Darc19


    75% off after 6pm.

    Noticed a new 75% reduction on fresh foods with use by date of the day in question.

    All items together at the end of one of the fridge units.

    Got cook in bag chicken for €1.24 this evening. That's me and the dogs sorted for tonight. (Herself is a veggie)


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    #7405
    caviardreams
    Registered Users Posts: 5,466 ✭✭✭caviardreams


    Got the lean 5% fat beef burgers with paprika - not impressed, too much paprika tbh, couldn't taste the beef at all.


    easter stock is in - the assorted filled egg chocolates are lovely!


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    #7406
    Lady Haywire
    Registered Users Posts: 5,181 ✭✭✭Lady Haywire


    Darc19 wrote: »
    Guess where the Aldi boxty is made? :)

    Dromod, co. Leitrim.

    And it's pancake style too.

    I know, I've even been to where it's made :)

    But nothing compares to 'fresh, hot off the pan' boxty to sold versions :(


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    #7407
    thesandeman
    Registered Users Posts: 10,130 ✭✭✭✭thesandeman


    Darc19 wrote: »
    75% off after 6pm.

    Noticed a new 75% reduction on fresh foods with use by date of the day in question.

    All items together at the end of one of the fridge units.

    Got cook in bag chicken for €1.24 this evening. That's me and the dogs sorted for tonight. (Herself is a veggie)

    Interesting. Keeping up with lidl's Waste Not idea. I cut down on my visits to ALDI when they went from 50% to 30% off.
    I find those reductions a great way of trying stuff out that I wouldn't pay full price for in case I didn't like it.


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    #7408
    vicwatson
    Registered Users Posts: 28,403 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    Yyhhuuu wrote: »
    Try making your own soup. I guarantee if you do it right you will never buy soup again and far cheaper with less additives and salt.

    Yeh thanks I do

    But some don’t eat it in my gaf

    Plus, these are very very very convenient


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    #7409
    Springwell
    Registered Users Posts: 532 ✭✭✭Springwell


    Darc19 wrote: »
    75% off after 6pm.

    Noticed a new 75% reduction on fresh foods with use by date of the day in question.

    All items together at the end of one of the fridge units.

    Got cook in bag chicken for €1.24 this evening. That's me and the dogs sorted for tonight. (Herself is a veggie)

    The "Waste Not" stuff is always out in our store - picked up those bagged chickens for €1.50 (7 of them!! Freezer is full, I breasted and jointed them for future meals). Carrot cake for 20c too, be rude not to!


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    #7410
    Antares35
    Registered Users Posts: 3,845 ✭✭✭Antares35


    Darc19 wrote: »
    75% off after 6pm.

    Noticed a new 75% reduction on fresh foods with use by date of the day in question.

    All items together at the end of one of the fridge units.

    Got cook in bag chicken for €1.24 this evening. That's me and the dogs sorted for tonight. (Herself is a veggie)

    That's what I miss with online shopping, being able to go in and get the discounted stuff yourself :)


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    #7411
    Muahahaha
    Registered Users Posts: 19,619 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    thesandeman wrote: »
    Interesting. Keeping up with lidl's Waste Not idea. I cut down on my visits to ALDI when they went from 50% to 30% off.
    I find those reductions a great way of trying stuff out that I wouldn't pay full price for in case I didn't like it.

    My local Aldi has never had 30% off though I have seen it in other Aldis. But not as frequently as Lidl who always seem to have fresh food discounted no matter what time you are in at. If 75% off comes in to Aldi then great as Im usually in the store around 6pm


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