Aldi... what do you recommend?

MB05

Has anyone else had trouble getting the Specially Selected Vintage Cheddar lately? A friend of mine loves it and hasn't been able to get it in the Coolock branch for about 3 weeks now. They even tried the Parnell St one and they didn't have it either.

Dizzyblonde

We've been able to get the Vintage White in the black pack but the Vintage red in the purple pack, if that's the one you're talking about, hasn't been in the Swords branch for weeks.

MB05

No, it's the vintage white in the black packet that was recommended here a lot. Good to know it's still around somewhere. Perhaps it's just a victim of it's own success and it's wiped out the minute it's put on the shelves.

SCOOP 64

Get the vintage cheese in the black packaging every week, none at all this week which is a first, shame its a nice strong cheese had this other make which i haven't seen before only a lot dearer.

SteelyDanJalapeno

They've slightly changed the packaging on it, got some in cork yesterday, it's even more black now.

McMurphy

The "0% fat - high in protein" frozen Greek yoghurt is excellent.

Great ice cream substitute.

Not sure on the label jargon, so can't say if it's actually healthy or not. Others higher up on such things might advise.

caviardreams

Oh wow - have never seen this, is it a special? What flavours does it come in?

McMurphy

caviardreams wrote: »

Oh wow - have never seen this, is it a special? What flavours does it come in?

Don't think it's a special, it just seemed to appear in the freezer department over the weekend so hoping it's going to be part of their regular stock items.

They seem to be wanting to target health conscious people or those in training as it specifically says on the tub that it's high in protein and zero percent fat, followed by "perfect for smoothies".

Flavour is just plain yoghurt, but it has a sweetness to it, it's not a million miles away from actual ice cream hence me stating that it would make an excellent substitute.

vicwatson

Have ALDI got rid of the fried rice in the tub? The sel says fried rice and pilau rice but all the boxes in two shops I tried only had pilau rice and basmati rice in them

rubadub

vicwatson wrote: »

Have ALDI got rid of the fried rice in the tub? The sel says fried rice and pilau rice but all the boxes in two shops I tried only had pilau rice and basmati rice in them

were the boxes full? lidl and aldi have this stupid policy of having boxes with mixed flavours, and all the popular ones sell out. I would well imagine people getting the fried rice over plain rice, esp. if the price was the same (was the price the same?)

odyssey06

Haven't seen the 'Dominion' chewing gum for ages, was as good as branded versions but half the price

inforfun

vicwatson wrote: »

Have ALDI got rid of the fried rice in the tub? The sel says fried rice and pilau rice but all the boxes in two shops I tried only had pilau rice and basmati rice in them

Took that one myself recently after the bigger boxes of bami or nasi goreng got rarer and rarer. Only Singapore and hongkong noodles most of the time

So now i make my own nasi goreng\fried rice
Takes a bit more time but it is nicer.

vicwatson

rubadub wrote: »

were the boxes full? lidl and aldi have this stupid policy of having boxes with mixed flavours, and all the popular ones sell out. I would well imagine people getting the fried rice over plain rice, esp. if the price was the same (was the price the same?)

Agreed but yes they were full (ones underneath anyway) and zero fried. Price the same

whiskeyman

I buy all my cereals from Aldi and v happy with them.
Recently bought the Crunchy Nut Cornflakes type and they are just as good, if not better!
For some reason I was buying the branded ones as a treat and didn't want to try the Aldi ones.
Only problem now is they mightn't be just a treat anymore!

whiskeyman

I buy all my cereals from Aldi and v happy with them.
Recently bought the Crunchy Nut Cornflakes type and they are just as good, if not better!
For some reason I was buying the branded ones as a treat and didn't want to try the Aldi ones.
Only problem now is they mightn't be just a treat anymore!

Icsics

The skinny soups (carrot & coriander) have disappeared too!

chocfan

whiskeyman wrote: »

I buy all my cereals from Aldi and v happy with them.
Recently bought the Crunchy Nut Cornflakes type and they are just as good, if not better!
For some reason I was buying the branded ones as a treat and didn't want to try the Aldi ones.
Only problem now is they mightn't be just a treat anymore!

I buy their equivalent of Special K and Rice Crispies-they're perfect

Tried their weetabix once (I think maybe they do have two types and it might have been the cheaper I tried) but it was awful!! Like cardboard

My favourite porridge is the Dunnes own brand one-it's the cheapest one at like €1 for the big white and red packet so probably cheaper than Aldi and it's the nicest one I've tried

Rubberchikken

Im getting seriously tired of our local aldi.
The only tjings i buy thete now are toilet rolls firelighters and the occasional packets of cold meat and rashers.
Have gotten so tired of finding them discontinuing items. Easier to go to our local tesco or supetvalu.

Bigus

Rubberchikken wrote: »

Im getting seriously tired of our local aldi.
The only tjings i buy thete now are toilet rolls firelighters and the occasional packets of cold meat and rashers.
Have gotten so tired of finding them discontinuing items. Easier to go to our local tesco or supetvalu.

As for the keyboards they sell there querty peculiar.

Dizzyblonde

Bigus wrote: »

As for the keyboards they sell there querty peculiar.

Nothing to contribute to the thread except to slag off a couple of misspellings? Think carefully before posting again please.

Thargor

Theres a glass grinder over in the herbs section for about a Euro I think, its called Barbecue Supreme, best mixed herbs grinder I ever had, jalapenos, garlic, sea salt, black/white pepper, mustard seeds and chili flakes, apparently it has smoke flavour which explains the barbecue in the name but I dont get any of that, anyway its great for adding a bit of heat and seasoning to meat, I dumped it all over some frozen fries in the Airfryer for a nice spicebag effect. Really spews the ingredients out when you twist it aswell.

fussyonion

chocfan wrote: »

whiskeyman wrote: »

I buy all my cereals from Aldi and v happy with them.
Recently bought the Crunchy Nut Cornflakes type and they are just as good, if not better!
For some reason I was buying the branded ones as a treat and didn't want to try the Aldi ones.
Only problem now is they mightn't be just a treat anymore!

I buy their equivalent of Special K and Rice Crispies-they're perfect

Tried their weetabix once (I think maybe they do have two types and it might have been the cheaper I tried) but it was awful!! Like cardboard

My favourite porridge is the Dunnes own brand one-it's the cheapest one at like €1 for the big white and red packet so probably cheaper than Aldi and it's the nicest one I've tried

The Fruit n Fibre are 99% flakes. Eff all fruit or nut.

Dinarius

Just spotted Canon IXUS 185 in Aldi Sandyford for €89.99. €119.00 in Conn’s Cameras.

Not a serious piece of kit, but if you’re looking for something a bit better than a phone camera...

D.

Thargor

Dinarius wrote: »

Just spotted Canon IXUS 185 in Aldi Sandyford for €89.99. €119.00 in Conn’s Cameras.

Not a serious piece of kit, but if you’re looking for something a bit better than a phone camera...

D.

Sounds delicious.

fin12

The salted pretzel chocolate bar is lovely and the Barm Brack with the colorful picture at the front really nice. I think it’s 89 cents.

McMurphy

Anyone tried the new Sauviginon Gin?

Priced at 24.99€ (same as Boyles) but this one is 43%?

Now, I don't drink gin myself, but Mrs D partakes in the odd one, so I'm wondering how this is going to go down with her.

Bought it, and it's in the press with some fevertree elderflower tonic.

How long before she notices "this isn't Boyles"?

Mervyn Skidmore

Are the Aldi specially selected frozen pizzas gone for good? That spicy etna pizza was the business.

the beer revolu

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Anyone tried the new Sauviginon Gin?

Priced at 24.99€ (same as Boyles) but this one is 43%?

Now, I don't drink gin myself, but Mrs D partakes in the odd one, so I'm wondering how this is going to go down with her.

Bought it, and it's in the press with some fevertree elderflower tonic.

How long before she notices "this isn't Boyles"?

Do let me know how this pans out.

donegal_man

Finally got to to try the Gosh veggie sausages (sage & black pepper) this afternoon. They're really good. Had them with sauté potatoes & mushrooms for late brunch. Delicious!

Thargor

Do they actually taste like sausage?