Aldi... what do you recommend?

Whispered · 08-10-2018 9:56pm

Faith wrote: »

If you need it, Tesco do a Triple Sec that’s perfectly affordable. I think it’s the Finest range? It has a black label anyway.

It's not coming up on their online shopping, that would be the handiest, have it delivered

but all I can find is Cointreau which is really expensive!

I'll have another look. Thanks.

Faith · 08-10-2018 9:58pm

Whispered wrote: »

It's not coming up on their online shopping, that would be the handiest, have it delivered but all I can find is Cointreau which is really expensive!

I'll have another look. Thanks.

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/291547370

Does that link open it for you? It’s possible Irish stores don’t have it

Whispered · 08-10-2018 10:02pm

It opens yes~ I just searched there on my Tesco page and it's not available.

I tried an orange cosmo last night and am dying to make some. The fact it's not readily available for cheap is probably not a bad thing in this case :pac:

Thanks for the link.

odyssey06 · 08-10-2018 10:11pm

Never seen the own brand triple sec in Tescos here alas...cos I would have bought it.

You could try Aldis cheap brandy, scotch or knockoff southern comfort and put in some orange peel an hour before you make the cocktail.

rubadub · 09-10-2018 10:45am

Some homebrew shops sell liquer essences.

https://www.homebrewwest.ie/liqueur-extract-lick-triple-sec-20-ml-cointreau-2895-p.asp

http://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/liqueur-extract-triple-sec-p-1908.html

Unfortunately there are very few (if any) walk in homebrew shops these days.

Not sure of any offlicences sell them.

L1011 · 09-10-2018 6:00pm

Bols in a proper off licence is the cheapest in Ireland normally which is very odd. Aldis is cheapest when available

Alun · 09-10-2018 6:25pm

UsedToWait wrote: »

Enjoyed the Gosh veggie sausages - the sage & black pepper ones - will definitely buy again.

Bought the other ones today. Smoked red pepper and sweet potato or something like that. Haven't tried them yet.

Peig Sayers · 09-10-2018 7:45pm

Alun wrote: »

Bought the other ones today. Smoked red pepper and sweet potato or something like that. Haven't tried them yet.

I didn't like these ones. They're like the pakoras in a sausage shape. Hope the other ones are nicer.

Alun · 09-10-2018 7:53pm

Peig Sayers wrote: »

I didn't like these ones. They're like the pakoras in a sausage shape. Hope the other ones are nicer.

Just had them. They were ok, very similar to the sweet potato burgers on the same shelf.

brick tamland · 09-10-2018 10:25pm

Some things I've tried recently that I enjoyed. The aldi version of Pataks paste was good, made a nice curry. The steak and Ale pie in the fridges were lovely too.

However the Aldi version of the nature valley bars were awful.

nc6000 · 09-10-2018 11:02pm

brick tamland wrote:

However the Aldi version of the nature valley bars were awful.

Yes, a bit too crunchy and hard to eat.

inforfun · 10-10-2018 8:17am

L1011 wrote: »

Bols in a proper off licence is the cheapest in Ireland normally which is very odd. Aldis is cheapest when available

Jesus.... that brings back memories.
Was always a proper brand and many small bottles of jenever were smuggled in at alcohol free school parties

.red. · 10-10-2018 8:32am

They seem to have stopped doing their peri peri sauces.
They were really good. The mild was a bit on the spicy side for the kids but they loved the lemon and herb in a noodle stir fry.

Dial Hard · 10-10-2018 1:25pm

Tried their mini tortillas last night and very nice they were indeed. I find the Lidl ones flippin' huge so it was nice to find a smaller option in Aldi. Dampened them slightly, folded in four and stuck into the toaster for about a minute. Had them with an Indian-spiced fillet steak salad and they were gorgeous.

LirW · 10-10-2018 3:05pm

I grabbed a bag of the rye crispbread since that's my breakfast go to and theirs is awful. Thin, tasteless, simply not nice. The Lidl one is miles better.

Alun · 10-10-2018 3:10pm

LirW wrote: »

I grabbed a bag of the rye crispbread since that's my breakfast go to and theirs is awful. Thin, tasteless, simply not nice. The Lidl one is miles better.

I find all crispbread sold in the supermarkets here rubbish. Go to Ikea and get the real Swedish stuff, much, much nicer. They sell it in the small store in Carrickmines too by the way.

Gloomtastic! · 10-10-2018 8:47pm

brick tamland wrote: »

Some things I've tried recently that I enjoyed. The aldi version of Pataks paste was good, made a nice curry. The steak and Ale pie in the fridges were lovely too.

However the Aldi version of the nature valley bars were awful.

Try spatchcocking a chicken and covering the skin in paste, then roast for an hour or so. Bloomin’ lovely it is!

LirW · 11-10-2018 9:51am

Alun wrote: »

I find all crispbread sold in the supermarkets here rubbish. Go to Ikea and get the real Swedish stuff, much, much nicer. They sell it in the small store in Carrickmines too by the way.

I live 2 hours away from IKEA but I ask them about delivery alright :pac:

Gloomtastic! · 11-10-2018 1:21pm

Not food related but Aldi have extra large dog poo bags on special this week. 51cent cheaper than Dealz.

Cheshire Cat · 11-10-2018 2:01pm

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

Not food related but Aldi have extra large dog poo bags on special this week. 51cent cheaper than Dealz.

They are very good, stocked up again. With two dogs, you'll always need them!

fin12 · 11-10-2018 3:35pm

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

Not food related but Aldi have extra large dog poo bags on special this week. 51cent cheaper than Dealz.

I’d need them for my puppy...ðŸ€®
They have nice toys for dogs in at the moment.

fussyonion · 11-10-2018 8:33pm

The honey baked wafer thin ham in the black packet (€2.09) is delicious and the Specially Selected Belgian Chocolate Mousse (€0.69) is to die for.

54and56 · 11-10-2018 10:47pm

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

Not food related but Aldi have extra large dog poo bags on special this week. 51cent cheaper than Dealz.

Not food related. Really??

odyssey06 · 12-10-2018 7:53pm

ALDI have a new wine range, "I love X" where the wine is supposed to pair with the named food.

With, yes pizza, I had the "Loves Pizza", which is Sangiovese, the 'Chianti' grape but this is from Sicily rather than Tuscany.
It's a nice wine although at €7 I think some of ALDI's regular Italians would pair even better.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/food/a579757/aldi-new-this-loves-wine-range/

I'm curious to try the "Loves Lamb" as it has some unusual wine grapes (Monastrell & Petit Verdot).

RasTa · 13-10-2018 9:50am

Yes! The organic porridge has returned. My local is getting shut down for 5 days to do the upgrade.

McMurphy · 13-10-2018 10:45am

Got back late afternoon yesterday after a short work trip, so hasn't got much time to prepare dinner, so I quickly filleted a few thighs of chicken, and made curry with the specially selected jars of sauce (Balti).

I remember being impressed with these curry jars when they first hit the shelves, but that one yesterday left a lot to be desired.

I found it quite bland, and that was despite the fact I added a few extras to the chicken when cooking (onion/garlic/various seasoning) there was also a good bit of oil on top even though I used none during the cooking process.

I'd not be in a hurry to ever buy more now tbh.

dudara · 13-10-2018 10:51am

odyssey06 wrote: »

ALDI have a new wine range, "I love X" where the wine is supposed to pair with the named food.

With, yes pizza, I had the "Loves Pizza", which is Sangiovese, the 'Chianti' grape but this is from Sicily rather than Tuscany.
It's a nice wine although at €7 I think some of ALDI's regular Italians would pair even better.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/food/a579757/aldi-new-this-loves-wine-range/

I'm curious to try the "Loves Lamb" as it has some unusual wine grapes (Monastrell & Petit Verdot).

Monastrell & lamb should work together. Must check it out

RhubarbCrumble · 13-10-2018 11:03am

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Got back late afternoon yesterday after a short work trip, so hasn't got much time to prepare dinner, so I quickly filleted a few thighs of chicken, and made curry with the specially selected jars of sauce (Balti).

I remember being impressed with these curry jars when they first hit the shelves, but that one yesterday left a lot to be desired.

I found it quite bland, and that was despite the fact I added a few extras to the chicken when cooking (onion/garlic/various seasoning) there was also a good bit of oil on top even though I used none during the cooking process.

I'd not be in a hurry to ever buy more now tbh.

I agree. I used them a few times when they first came out and thought they weren't bad, quite handy in a hurry, but I used a jar of the butter chicken one recently and the amount of oil in it was something else! I won't bother with them again.

13-10-2018 11:18am

RasTa wrote: »

Yes! The organic porridge has returned. My local is getting shut down for 5 days to do the upgrade.

Closed for 5 days? Must be some tasty porridge.

B0jangles · 13-10-2018 12:25pm

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Got back late afternoon yesterday after a short work trip, so hasn't got much time to prepare dinner, so I quickly filleted a few thighs of chicken, and made curry with the specially selected jars of sauce (Balti).

I remember being impressed with these curry jars when they first hit the shelves, but that one yesterday left a lot to be desired.

I found it quite bland, and that was despite the fact I added a few extras to the chicken when cooking (onion/garlic/various seasoning) there was also a good bit of oil on top even though I used none during the cooking process.

I'd not be in a hurry to ever buy more now tbh.

Me too; I tried the madras when it was new and it was hands down the best jar curry I'd ever tasted, it was pretty much indistinguishable from a good curry made from scratch with fresh spices.

Now it's ok but unremarkable, and definitely has that 'jar curry' tang

Aldi... what do you recommend?

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