Aldi... what do you recommend?

fin12 · 12-01-2019 11:35pm

Has Aldi or Lidl ever sold Khalua liquor or if not does anyone know where I can buy it?

Dial Hard · 12-01-2019 11:39pm

fin12 wrote:

Has Aldi or Lidl ever sold Khalua liquor or if not does anyone know where I can buy it?

Pretty much any good off licence.

odyssey06 · 13-01-2019 11:11am

fin12 wrote: »

Has Aldi or Lidl ever sold Khalua liquor or if not does anyone know where I can buy it?

Not Kahlua exactly but... ALDI had a special range of Italian coffee liquers in for christmas. You still see a few on the shelves. It was €10 for 50cl bottle.

what the hell! · 13-01-2019 9:58pm

What is the ice cream in the colourful tubs like? I'm a little addicted to Ben and Jerry's Phish Food and see they have something very similar with the chocolate shapes in it. Is it any good?

Cakerbaker · 13-01-2019 11:11pm

what the hell! wrote: »

What is the ice cream in the colourful tubs like? I'm a little addicted to Ben and Jerry's Phish Food and see they have something very similar with the chocolate shapes in it. Is it any good?

I had some tonight! It’s good enough, maybe a bit sweeter or something. I’d prefer the Ben and Jerry’s but wouldn’t not buy this either.

what the hell! · 13-01-2019 11:20pm

Cakerbaker wrote: »

I had some tonight! It’s good enough, maybe a bit sweeter or something. I’d prefer the Ben and Jerry’s but wouldn’t not buy this either.

NIce one I’ll have to try a tub during the week thanks!

donegal_man · 14-01-2019 2:48am

Asked about the return of vegetarian white pudding in the older store in Letterkenny and they said they didn't receive any :mad:

https://www.buzz.ie/food-drink/aldi-vegetarian-white-pudding-312614

bubbles o hara · 14-01-2019 10:22am

donegal_man wrote: »

Asked about the return of vegetarian white pudding in the older store in Letterkenny and they said they didn't receive any :mad:

https://www.buzz.ie/food-drink/aldi-vegetarian-white-pudding-
312614

I got some in the Dungarvan store. Fingers crossed they keep stocking them, cause they are yummy.

Bahanaman · 14-01-2019 12:25pm

Had the vegetarian pudding in the new store in Graiguenamanagh in Kilkenny on Saturday. It's made by one of the best butchers in Ireland. He's won numerous prizes for his "real" pudding. I haven't tasted it yet so can't comment on what it's like.

Tigerandahalf · 14-01-2019 5:06pm

Tried a new fruit in Aldi called Honey Pomelo. It is imported from China. Quite nice and not as citric as an orange. Ideal for kids.

http://www.gettystewart.com/honey-pomelo-what-is-it-how-to-peel-it-what-to-do-with-it/

McMurphy · 15-01-2019 3:57pm

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

Tried a new fruit in Aldi called Honey Pomelo. It is imported from China. Quite nice and not as citric as an orange. Ideal for kids.

http://www.gettystewart.com/honey-pomelo-what-is-it-how-to-peel-it-what-to-do-with-it/

Honey pomelos are the biz alright, like a big grapefruit, only without that bitter aftertaste, it's got a honey like sweetness to it.

I think modern day oranges came about by crossing pomelos with grapefruit from memory.

vicwatson · 15-01-2019 5:43pm

The Salmon Sensation is gorgeous.

2013Lara · 15-01-2019 5:50pm

vicwatson wrote: »

The Salmon Sensation is gorgeous.

What's the salmon sensation? Love salmon. Sounds interesting.

anewme · 15-01-2019 6:33pm

vicwatson wrote: »

The Salmon Sensation is gorgeous.

Found it a wee bit salty....love ANY salmon sensations though

Anonymagician · 15-01-2019 7:19pm

Bahanaman wrote: »

Had the vegetarian pudding in the new store in Graiguenamanagh in Kilkenny on Saturday. It's made by one of the best butchers in Ireland. He's won numerous prizes for his "real" pudding. I haven't tasted it yet so can't comment on what it's like.

Where in store did you find it? My local is always placing the veggie stuff all over the place :pac:

vicwatson · 17-01-2019 12:02am

2013Lara wrote: »

What's the salmon sensation? Love salmon. Sounds interesting.

Salmon (obs) cucumber and dill, it’s in a mayo type sauce, Very nice on toast or the likes. Think it was 2.99

autumnbelle · 17-01-2019 4:42pm

Cant find the vegetarian pudding is it a once off thing?

Worztron · 17-01-2019 4:55pm

autumnbelle wrote: »

Cant find the vegetarian pudding is it a once off thing?

Hi autumnbelle. Is it also vegan?

Bahanaman · 17-01-2019 10:43pm

Worztron wrote: »

Hi autumnbelle. Is it also vegan?

Don't think it's vegan as I think there are eggs among its ingredients. I know nothing about veganism but I think that rules it out?

Worztron · 18-01-2019 11:26am

Bahanaman wrote: »

Don't think it's vegan as I think there are eggs among its ingredients. I know nothing about veganism but I think that rules it out?

Hi Bahanaman. Yes, eggs are out. Thanks for letting me know.

HeidiHeidi · 20-01-2019 3:51pm

Aldi has a stove fan in their specials today..... anyone know if they are any good or complete rubbish (stove fans in general, and this one in particular)??

Stheno · 20-01-2019 4:04pm

Has anyone tried the picanha steaks?

Conor Bourke · 20-01-2019 4:35pm

Bought Brannan’s Thick Cut rashers a few months ago, they were gack. Forgot, bought them again the other day and remembered after the first bite why I resolved never to buy them again the last time. Really awful.

Odyssey 2005 · 20-01-2019 5:38pm

Cornelius Crow wrote: »

Bought Brannan’s Thick Cut rashers a few months ago, they were gack. Forgot, bought them again the other day and remembered after the first bite why I resolved never to buy them again the last time. Really awful.

The maple flavour ones are ok. Have to be careful grilling them not to over cook them. Also have to look at the back of the packet to make sure your not buying a pack of fat.

Moghead · 20-01-2019 6:08pm

Anyone try the velo coffee?

RhubarbCrumble · 20-01-2019 7:34pm

The minute steaks are great. €3.69 I think? Loads for two. Could probably squeeze 3 out of a pack.

lassykk · 20-01-2019 10:15pm

Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

The maple flavour ones are ok. Have to be careful grilling them not to over cook them. Also have to look at the back of the packet to make sure your not buying a pack of fat.

I swear by the maple ones. Eat them every weekend. Love them!

Kevg268 · 20-01-2019 10:19pm

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Aldi has a stove fan in their specials today..... anyone know if they are any good or complete rubbish (stove fans in general, and this one in particular)??

Dunno about the Aldi fan but stove fans are great and make a huge difference to a room with a stove. Have one for a few years and wouldn't be without it.

HeidiHeidi · 20-01-2019 10:26pm

Kevg268 wrote: »

Dunno about the Aldi fan but stove fans are great and make a huge difference to a room with a stove. Have one for a few years and wouldn't be without it.

Gah, going by other reports I'd read I was going to give it back!

Now I don't know whether to risk opening it or not.....

caviardreams · 20-01-2019 10:26pm

Moghead wrote: »

Anyone try the velo coffee?

I was tempted - saw it today, but couldn't see a roast date on any of the bags so left it.

Muahahaha · 20-01-2019 10:59pm

Kevg268 wrote: »

Dunno about the Aldi fan but stove fans are great and make a huge difference to a room with a stove. Have one for a few years and wouldn't be without it.

Can I ask whats the big difference you notice over not having one?

rubadub · 21-01-2019 10:53am

Muahahaha wrote: »

Can I ask whats the big difference you notice over not having one?

I don't have one but thought it was a good idea, blowing air around the room a bit like a fan heater rather than just having a central static thing roasting hot.

Quick search on amazon finds 20+ and all are rated 4-5stars
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=stove+fan

so I would guess they certainly work OK, unless there is something in particular problematic with the aldi one.

Kevg268 · 21-01-2019 11:29am

Muahahaha wrote: »

Can I ask whats the big difference you notice over not having one?

The fan throws the hot air outwards into the room instead of it rising. It heats the room faster. I thought it would be a gimmick but delighted that I have it now.

iora_rua · 21-01-2019 12:49pm

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Gah, going by other reports I'd read I was going to give it back!

Now I don't know whether to risk opening it or not.....

Got one from Aldi a year or more ago - looks the same model - definitely moves the warm air out into the room. Read the placement instructions carefully, as stove exhaust/chimney pipe can be in different locations, e.g. back or top of stove. If I remember correctly, it should sit to one side, in front of the pipe. It does take a short while to start working as the stove has to get to a reasonable temperature, so be patient! Very happy with ours.

If you have a curious cat, be warned, they will find it fascinating which could spell trouble!

If it doesn't work for you, I expect you could take it back for a refund.

Icsics · 21-01-2019 12:55pm

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Gah, going by other reports I'd read I was going to give it back!

Now I don't know whether to risk opening it or not.....

My parents have one, they say it distributes the heat, quality is good. Keep the packaging & return if u're not happy

toonarmy1 · 21-01-2019 12:59pm

Anyone know i the fan works with a back boiler stove ? and will it work with a curved top on the stove

whiskeyman · 21-01-2019 5:04pm

Does Aldi still do it's specially selected maple syrup?
I've run out and hope they'll have it back in time for pancake day

Cheshire Cat · 21-01-2019 5:06pm

They have the Maple Syrup all the time.

HeidiHeidi · 21-01-2019 6:01pm

Back to the stove fan again..... I've just realised the pipe goes up the chimney!

Anyone know if this will work with only the heat of the body of the stove? They go on about placing it to one side of the pipe, so I wonder if that's necessary to make it work....

Thargor · 21-01-2019 7:35pm

Seeing as we've abandoned talking about food...

Did anyone get the 5 plug surge protector in any Aldi last week? They were in the brochure for DIY week but none came into Bray or Greystones...

Reputable Rog · 21-01-2019 7:42pm

Thargor wrote: »

Seeing as we've abandoned talking about food...

Did anyone get the 5 plug surge protector in any Aldi last week? They were in the brochure for DIY week but none came into Bray or Greystones...

Got one in August, they come in every few months.

goat2 · 21-01-2019 9:03pm

I have seen things on Aldis brochure that do not seem to be on sale in the shop,
today I did buy a set of light torches the ones with the magnet at back, they are lovely and powerful light, delighted with my purchase

goat2 · 21-01-2019 9:06pm

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Aldi has a stove fan in their specials today..... anyone know if they are any good or complete rubbish (stove fans in general, and this one in particular)??

I own a stove fan, and find it absolutely brilliant, have got it about 5 yrs now

Muahahaha · 21-01-2019 9:29pm

On the stove fans, is there a way to mount them for stoves that are flush to the wall, i.e only the front door is visible

HeidiHeidi · 21-01-2019 9:39pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

On the stove fans, is there a way to mount them for stoves that are flush to the wall, i.e only the front door is visible

Not this one in Aldi anyway. It sits on the flat top of a free-standing stove.

I caved in and set it up, and it's whizzing away all evening - I can't tell if it's doing much (or any) good, but it looks imressive!

vicwatson · 22-01-2019 8:34am

Four fresh moy Park chicken burgers for 2.99 are gorgeous

whiskeyman · 22-01-2019 9:42am

Cheshire Cat wrote: »

They have the Maple Syrup all the time.

Where about? I must have missed it.
Pancakes for whiskeyman this weekend if so!

Shenshen · 22-01-2019 9:46am

Unless any of you use them to cook with, please feel free to open a discussion on the general merits and problems of stove fans in the Home&Garden forum, guys.

Cheshire Cat · 22-01-2019 9:58am

whiskeyman wrote: »

Cheshire Cat wrote: »

They have the Maple Syrup all the time.

Where about? I must have missed it.
Pancakes for whiskeyman this weekend if so!

In my local one it is beside the jams and honey, just before the cereals.

toonarmy1 · 22-01-2019 3:43pm

Do they have the taco kits anymore anyone know ? the ones similar to fajitas kit

Aldi... what do you recommend?

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