Aldi... what do you recommend?

SteelyDanJalapeno

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

Do Aldi do frozen spinach?

I think so, I even saw frozen avocado halves in their today

Odyssey 2005

The Cool wrote: »

Think it's a recent addition - cod nuggets in the fresh fish section, delicious!

Agreed,although their nothing on the breaded cod in Lidl.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

SteelyDanJalapeno wrote: »

I think so, I even saw frozen avocado halves in their today

We, not sure about frozen avocados. I see the frozen spinach being used as an alternative to fresh stuff in a lot of recipes these days. Been meaning to give it a go. Must keep an eye out so.

The Cool

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

We, not sure about frozen avocados. I see the frozen spinach being used as an alternative to fresh stuff in a lot of recipes these days. Been meaning to give it a go. Must keep an eye out so.

I think frozen avocado is only good for smoothies, low carb baking, etc. Dont think youd eat it uncooked on the side of anything.
Definitely have seen bagged cubes of frozen spinach before, though not looked for it in ages.

charlietheminxx

The Cool wrote: »

I think frozen avocado is only good for smoothies, low carb baking, etc. Dont think youd eat it uncooked on the side of anything.
Definitely have seen bagged cubes of frozen spinach before, though not looked for it in ages.

I've used the strong roots frozen avocado halves to make guacamole before and it came out lovely. Just let it defrost and then mash it up with some lime juice, red onion, coriander and a dash of tabasco. Handy to have in the freezer!

freshpopcorn

Very disappointed with the garlic butter. It tastes and smells musty.

SteelyDanJalapeno

The pesto flavoured hummus is excellent!

fmul9798

Yes, that's a pretty accurate description.
Some kind of veg oil spread not butter. Much prefer an actual butter.

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Very disappointed with there garlic butter. It tastes and smells musty.

freshpopcorn

fmul9798 wrote: »

Yes, that's a pretty accurate description.
Some kind of veg oil spread not butter. Much prefer an actual butter.

Yes, I've bought garlic butter's and spreads in the past but it's the first time I've got a musty one.

MuffinTop86

I’ve been looking for the Specially Selected Strawberry and clotted cream swiss roll for a while now and no joy. I hope to SUGAR it’s not discontinued.

Thargor

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Very disappointed with the garlic butter. It tastes and smells musty.

Is that the black and gold little pot? Agree theres something not right, doesnt work right when you try it in mashed potato/chicken etc either.

freshpopcorn

Thargor wrote: »

Is that the black and gold little pot? Agree theres something not right, doesnt work right when you try it in mashed potato/chicken etc either.

That's the one.

Anonymagician

Thargor wrote: »

Is that the black and gold little pot? Agree theres something not right, doesnt work right when you try it in mashed potato/chicken etc either.

Is that not a "garlic spread" rather than a butter? They have an actual garlic butter in a cylinder shape that's lovely and strong. The spread doesn't have a lot of flavour but I use it on bagels, or with crackers and cheese.

Ryath

Had the Butchers selection Irish BBQ Pulled pork tonight. Really good and handy to have in fridge as it has a long date.

wonski

Noticed organic easy peelers were 50% off so tried them. Now know why they were not selling.

Would be easier to peel a pineapple without a knife. Juice all over, these are not easy peelers at all

Worst clementines I tried in a while. Taste was OK. But not worth it at all.

2forjoy

Aldi 99c double orange concentrate price wont be beaten and it tastes same as branded types.

McMurphy

I was pleasantly surprised to see they have started to restock the beer "Rossini" again (only noticed it this evening, so no idea when they actually got it back in)

This was lovely stuff back when I used to buy the odd bottle, I'm guessing it's the same beer again, but haven't drunk any yet, these are in s differently designed bottle by the looks of things, and it's only 500ml as opposed to the 660ml one they sold s few years ago.

This is sold as an Italian beer, and it's pretty obvious that it's a direct competitor to Peroni.

I will have to be forced to drink some and report back on its taste.

The things I do for you lot......

donnacha

The fish burgers are back. They had both the buttermilk and Southern fried. Same branding (the tasty catch co) but boxes seem a bit smaller.

toonarmy1

is the mexican bean soup gone ?

Conor Bourke

toonarmy1 wrote: »

is the mexican bean soup gone ?

Looks like, none to be found this week and the spicy sweet potato one hasn’t been there for a good few weeks

toonarmy1

Cornelius Crow wrote: »

Looks like, none to be found this week and the spicy sweet potato one hasn’t been there for a good few weeks

i was so disappointed with the lack of Mexican bean soup i forgot to check for the spicy sweat potato one

the beer revolu

Anyone know if the butter beans are back?
There were none of them for weeks.

McMurphy

the beer revolu wrote: »

Anyone know if the butter beans are back?
There were none of them for weeks.

Yeah 110% noticed them last night in Blessington branch.

caviardreams

Anyone know when Aldi officially launch their easter food range? I know they have had some eggs in store for a while now but there is nothing online unlike LIDL.

wonski

Tried those Picanha steaks in piri piri glazing.

Normally don't buy meat already seasoned, but love piri piri so why not

Very nice, 4 rather tiny steaks with relatively lot of fat cover on the sides at 4.99, but quick to cook and very nice for a quick mini steak dinner.

wonski

toonarmy1 wrote: »

i was so disappointed with the lack of Mexican bean soup i forgot to check for the spicy sweat potato one

And I would be worried if I were you as very often when some of their products return they aren't the same any more.
Thats my main issue with supermarket own label products, not just Aldi.

Even worse when they return with this "new improved recipe"

This usually means new supplier, new price. Not necessarily better to us.

yogibear77

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

I was pleasantly surprised to see they have started to restock the beer "Rossini" again (only noticed it this evening, so no idea when they actually got it back in)

This was lovely stuff back when I used to buy the odd bottle, I'm guessing it's the same beer again, but haven't drunk any yet, these are in s differently designed bottle by the looks of things, and it's only 500ml as opposed to the 660ml one they sold s few years ago.

This is sold as an Italian beer, and it's pretty obvious that it's a direct competitor to Peroni.

I will have to be forced to drink some and report back on its taste.

The things I do for you lot......

My OH loved this and was gutted when they stopped stocking it. Would loved to know if its still the same.

sicknotexi

Some nice Specially Selected pies in the frozen food section, 2 in a pack. The Steak and Merlot are decent but the Chicken with white wine and pancetta are even nicer.

UsedToWait

They've got Crispy Vegetable Fries in the frozen section - a mix of carrot, parsnip and sweet potato, french fry style.

Lovely from the Airfryer.

Thargor

UsedToWait wrote: »

They've got Crispy Vegetable Fries in the frozen section - a mix of carrot, parsnip and sweet potato, french fry style.

Lovely from the Airfryer.

Are they good for you or just as bad as oven chips?