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Aldi... what do you recommend?

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    #3182
    harr
    Registered Users Posts: 4,485 ✭✭✭harr


    What Prosecco would people recommend for Christmas Day or more to the point which ones should I avoid?
    I don’t want to serving up paint stripper.
    Thanks


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    #3183
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,949 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Gloomtastic! wrote: »
    Yes, and the doggie proscecco! In the standard layout opposite the crisps.

    Smelt an amazing French cheese in the Christmas cheese section - rotten socks. I think it was called Epos. Going back tomorrow to buy it but it won’t last till next week!
    Dial Hard wrote: »
    Epoisses.
    B0jangles wrote: »
    Epoisses is AMAZING!
    Is it strong enough that you'd smell it the minute you walk in the door of the shop? There is an absolutely rancid smell like spoiled meat or milk in Bray Aldi at the minute but if its just a smelly cheese it suddenly becomes a nice smell...


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    #3184
    B0jangles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,951 ✭✭✭B0jangles


    Thargor wrote: »
    Is it strong enough that you'd smell it the minute you walk in the door of the shop? There is an absolutely rancid smell like spoiled meat or milk in Bray Aldi at the minute but if its just a smelly cheese it suddenly becomes a nice smell...

    It could well be the epoisses - I think someone said that the ones in their Aldi are already too ripe to keep 'til Christmas, so it's probably getting pretty rowdy :p


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    #3185
    fussyonion
    Registered Users Posts: 7,819 ✭✭✭fussyonion


    Funny enough there was a rotten smell like sour milk in my local Aldi in Nutgrove yesterday aswell!


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    #3186
    zell12
    Registered Users Posts: 25,391 ✭✭✭✭zell12


    zell12 wrote: »
    They've stopped stocking their Quixo mix version afaik, but Lidl and Tesco sell it for 75c

    The Aldi Quixo link has gone dead (it worked when I posted it). Sign it will be discontinued after all?
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    #3187
    ThunbergsAreGo
    Registered Users Posts: 10,399 ✭✭✭✭ThunbergsAreGo


    Mystery Egg wrote: »
    I had some Aldi mulled wine tea last night. It was delicious! More smell than flavour but sure that's always the way with herbal and fruit teas. :)

    Do they have actual mulled wine this year?


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    #3188
    Mystery Egg
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 2,601 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mystery Egg


    naughtb4 wrote: »
    Do they have actual mulled wine this year?

    They have mulled punch - I know because I bought some and tbh it is overly sweet and not that enjoyable - but I haven't seen any mulled wine. That doesn't mean it's not there - I'm not drinking at the moment so not paying attention to alcohol.


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    #3189
    RhubarbCrumble
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,174 ✭✭✭RhubarbCrumble


    naughtb4 wrote: »
    Do they have actual mulled wine this year?

    If they don't then lidl definitely have. I've seen it in one of the two but I can't remember which.


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    #3190
    Cheshire Cat
    Registered Users Posts: 2,277 ✭✭✭Cheshire Cat


    They have/had Mulled Wine. I'm my local Aldi it was in the baskets in the middle aisle at first and then moved to the alcohol section.


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    #3191
    Don Kiddick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,080 ✭✭✭Don Kiddick


    Cheshire Cat wrote: »
    They have/had Mulled Wine. I'm my local Aldi it was in the baskets in the middle aisle at first and then moved to the alcohol section.

    Alcohol free I think?


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    #3192
    Cheshire Cat
    Registered Users Posts: 2,277 ✭✭✭Cheshire Cat


    Don Kiddick wrote: »
    Alcohol free I think?

    No, the it's the punch that is alcohol free.


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    #3193
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Clarkes bourbon.

    Very good contender for JD/JB.

    Bought a bottle last week just to try it.

    Unfortunately there seemed to be a hole in the bottle somewhere and the liquor leaked out. :o


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    #3194
    Gaia Mother Earth
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭Gaia Mother Earth


    Fancied some chips and dips so got the Aldi version of Cool Doritos and they weren't great. I think I'll stick to the Doritos but the 4 dips were yummy. They're in the fridge by the cheeses. Just as nice as M&S dips I've had in the past.


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    #3195
    Whispered
    Registered Users Posts: 14,772 ✭✭✭✭Whispered


    I love the Aldi plain nachos. Crunchy!


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    #3196
    Dubl07
    Registered Users Posts: 1,801 ✭✭✭Dubl07


    Are Barkers Brew and Pawsecco still around and if so are they with the drinks? I haven't spotted them (haven't asked).


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    #3197
    Don Kiddick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,080 ✭✭✭Don Kiddick


    Dubl07 wrote: »
    Are Barkers Brew and Pawsecco still around and if so are they with the drinks? I haven't spotted them (haven't asked).

    No, in the middle isles only..they couldn't put them with the alcohol as they are not for human consumption


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    #3198
    pl4ichjgy17zwd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭pl4ichjgy17zwd


    Dubl07 wrote:
    Are Barkers Brew and Pawsecco still around and if so are they with the drinks? I haven't spotted them (haven't asked).

    I bought some on Saturday and they were in the upper middle aisle with other dog treats


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    #3199
    fussyonion
    Registered Users Posts: 7,819 ✭✭✭fussyonion


    For anyone who has been trying (like me!) to find the Lidl Deluxe Ice Cream Mini Fancies, I saw Aldi is now stocking their version for the same price (€1.49 for 10) and in similar flavours too.
    Haven't tried them yet but they do look the same.


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    #3200
    Marymidlands
    Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭Marymidlands


    Looking for doggie stockings. Only saw individual bones and turkey dinners.


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    #3201
    Mystery Egg
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 2,601 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mystery Egg


    Marymidlands wrote: »
    Looking for doggie stockings. Only saw individual bones and turkey dinners.

    I found them in the Aldi in Walkinstown. That is probably no use to you judging by your username but they are being sold - you just need to find a branch nearby that has them!


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    #3202
    B0jangles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,951 ✭✭✭B0jangles


    B0jangles wrote: »
    It could well be the epoisses - I think someone said that the ones in their Aldi are already too ripe to keep 'til Christmas, so it's probably getting pretty rowdy :p

    Update: It's the epoisses.

    I just bought one and it's so strong that it made the cooler bag very whiffy within about 2 minutes, so it has been put in strict isolation in a ziplock bag at the back of the fridge.


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    #3203
    TICKLE_ME_ELMO
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 23,931 Mod ✭✭✭✭TICKLE_ME_ELMO


    I got some All Butter Cheese Twists a few weeks ago. Only opened them over Christmas. My God, they're heavenly. Hope they weren't just a Christmas thing, although my waistline would probably prefer they were.


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    #3204
    StripedBoxers
    Registered Users Posts: 5,112 ✭✭✭StripedBoxers


    Cheese truckles, usually around Xmas, gorgeous. Might still have some now :)
    Their chocolate is what I use in baking, wouldn't use anything else.
    Love their Brioche buns too, they are the nicest buns you can get in a shop.
    Magnum dishwasher tablets are fantastic too, always use them.
    Picked up a set of three candles just before Xmas, love them, scent is nice and subtle too which I love :)


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    #3205
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,532 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    What is their laundry detergent like?


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    #3206
    Whispered
    Registered Users Posts: 14,772 ✭✭✭✭Whispered


    igCorcaigh wrote: »
    What is their laundry detergent like?

    I use the almat non bio and happy with it. Prefer the loose powder.


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    #3207
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,532 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    Whispered wrote: »
    I use the almat non bio and happy with it. Prefer the loose powder.

    Thanks. I'm sick of paying a small fortune for the usual brands. Just curious if the cheaper ones could irritate my skin. I'll give the Almat a shot!


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    #3208
    heldel00
    Registered Users Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭heldel00


    The plasticky tabs are a disaster for not dissolving properly on a 40 degree wash. Fine on a good hot wash but destroyed a pair of husband's trousers.


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    #3209
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,532 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    heldel00 wrote: »
    The plasticky tabs are a disaster for not dissolving properly on a 40 degree wash. Fine on a good hot wash but destroyed a pair of husband's trousers.

    The powder it is then. Cheers!


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    #3210
    Bananaleaf
    Registered Users Posts: 2,921 ✭✭✭Bananaleaf


    igCorcaigh wrote: »
    Thanks. I'm sick of paying a small fortune for the usual brands. Just curious if the cheaper ones could irritate my skin. I'll give the Almat a shot!

    My skin is very sensitive and I can't use any perfumed detergent. I use the blue box of Almat and I never have problems


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    #3211
    Bassfish
    Registered Users Posts: 910 ✭✭✭Bassfish


    Bananaleaf wrote: »
    igCorcaigh wrote: »
    Thanks. I'm sick of paying a small fortune for the usual brands. Just curious if the cheaper ones could irritate my skin. I'll give the Almat a shot!

    My skin is very sensitive and I can't use any perfumed detergent. I use the blue box of Almat and I never have problems
    Really? The wife and the small lad have bad eczema and can only use Fairy non-bio. Wonder if they'd be OK with this?


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