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Aldi... what do you recommend?

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    #512
    Felix Jones is God
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,160 ✭✭✭Felix Jones is God


    Layinghen wrote: »
    Happy to report that the Specially Selected Sourdough bread has arrived in Aldi Tralee :)

    I was looking in the John Joe Sheehy road store only half an hour ago and didn't see it :(


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    #513
    RhubarbCrumble
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,174 ✭✭✭RhubarbCrumble


    Strawberry cereal bars seem to be next to impossible to get in Childers Rd Limerick store. A few weeks ago they had five boxes and I bought all of them. Haven't seen them since, it's always the milk ones.


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    #514
    vicwatson
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    Yes their mitchelstown distribution has finally spread it to all across the south - sourdough that is


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    #515
    Layinghen
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    Felix Jones is God wrote: »
    I was looking in the John Joe Sheehy road store only half an hour ago and didn't see it :(

    That's where I got it. It was on the lower fresh bread shelf, near to the door. Must admit I had passed it and only saw the package out of the corner of my eye, (which I recognised from photo that was put up here).


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    #516
    Felix Jones is God
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,160 ✭✭✭Felix Jones is God


    Layinghen wrote: »
    That's where I got it. It was on the lower fresh bread shelf, near to the door. Must admit I had passed it and only saw the package out of the corner of my eye, (which I recognised from photo that was put up here).

    I'll report back in a few hours :)


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    #517
    hairyprincess
    Registered Users Posts: 2,296 ✭✭✭hairyprincess


    I got a sourdough loaf too. I hope it's as good as everyone says! I've only very recently started shopping in aldi so I'm taking in all your suggestions. I also got a spatchcock chicken, that's on tomorrow's menu.
    Oh and whoever was talking about the mashed potato, I seen it there along with mashed carrot as well.


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    #518
    Felix Jones is God
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,160 ✭✭✭Felix Jones is God


    Layinghen wrote: »
    That's where I got it. It was on the lower fresh bread shelf, near to the door. Must admit I had passed it and only saw the package out of the corner of my eye, (which I recognised from photo that was put up here).

    Wasn't there this eve either, but more bread going on the shelf during the night, so will check early in the morning


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    #519
    Layinghen
    Registered Users Posts: 1,552 ✭✭✭Layinghen


    Felix Jones is God wrote: »
    Wasn't there this eve either, but more bread going on the shelf during the night, so will check early in the morning[/QUOTE

    There must be a run on it!!!!!!

    Will be popping in myself tomorrow as well to get another loaf so make sure you leave at least one behind:D


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    #520
    Moo Moo Land
    Closed Accounts Posts: 735 ✭✭✭Moo Moo Land


    I love all the dry snacks in ALDI - rice cakes, almonds, hazelnuts, oat cakes, crackers.


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    #521
    Zelda247
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭Zelda247


    hairyprincess wrote: »
    I got a sourdough loaf too. I hope it's as good as everyone says! I've only very recently started shopping in aldi so I'm taking in all your suggestions. I also got a spatchcock chicken, that's on tomorrow's menu.
    Oh and whoever was talking about the mashed potato, I seen it there along with mashed carrot as well.

    The mashed potato is o.k. but not a good as the M&S version.


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    #522
    Going Strong
    Registered Users Posts: 837 ✭✭✭Going Strong


    Zelda247 wrote: »
    The mashed potato is o.k. but not a good as the M&S version.

    To balance things out, Aldi gammon steaks are lovely and not pumped full of fishy-smelling water like some other supermarket brands we could mention. I'm looking at you M&S.


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    #523
    Felix Jones is God
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,160 ✭✭✭Felix Jones is God


    Layinghen wrote: »
    Felix Jones is God wrote: »
    Wasn't there this eve either, but more bread going on the shelf during the night, so will check early in the morning[/QUOTE

    There must be a run on it!!!!!!

    Will be popping in myself tomorrow as well to get another loaf so make sure you leave at least one behind:D

    Plenty of them there this morning :)


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    #524
    eqwjewoiujqorj
    Registered Users Posts: 506 ✭✭✭eqwjewoiujqorj


    Aldi have potato gratin trays for €1.79.

    Very nice and way cheaper then the ones in Dunnes or Aldi.

    Also come in other flavors.
    Chili.
    Chorizo with Onion Peppers.


    Mine after 30 mins in the oven:

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    #525
    SarahMollie
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    Yumm, that looks like a nice easy option for midweek!

    I also recently tried a new salami that they have in their specially selected range. It has fennel in it and its quite a distinct taste, but really nice all the same.

    My OH has decided he's very fond of it, so much so that even though he'd already told me he liked it, he paused the TV in the middle of a programme last night just to reiterate how nice it was and that I should buy it again!


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    #526
    eqwjewoiujqorj
    Registered Users Posts: 506 ✭✭✭eqwjewoiujqorj


    Here's some other things I buy in Aldi.

    Ballymore Thins - 99c.

    There's about 4 different types - plain white / seeded / multigrain and I think the other one is wholemeal.
    Usually just have them with ham and cheese - plain or toasted.
    Saves buying a loaf of bread and throwing half of it out.
    Make sure to check the dates on these - the fresher ones are of course nicer.
    These are copy of Pat the Bakers Slimbos which are 1.69 in Tesco.

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    Gluten Free Buns - €1.79

    I don't normally buy gluten free food or cup cakes but I picked these up one day on impulse and have been buying them since.
    Pricey enough at 1.79.
    Again make sure to check the dates.

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    Take Away Bars €1.49

    Nice thick chocolate in the middle

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    Honey Baked Ham - €1.99

    Very nice ham - use it with the thins.

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    #527
    whiskeyman
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    Those takeaway bars look lovely!

    Check out the ice cream freezer section for a box of 6 ice cream cookies. Kind of like icecream Oreos.
    They are lovely!
    A bit dear at around 2.30 I think, but worth it!


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    #528
    leahyl
    Registered Users Posts: 14,290 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    Aldi do divine chocolate brownie ice-creams. They are part of the specially selected range, they also have white chocolate and raspberry ones which are scrummy too


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    #529
    Lisha
    Registered Users Posts: 8,693 ✭✭✭Lisha


    leahyl wrote: »
    Aldi do divine chocolate brownie ice-creams. They are part of the specially selected range, they also have white chocolate and raspberry ones which are scrummy too

    I fear this knowledge will be very bad for me :(


    :)


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    #530
    leahyl
    Registered Users Posts: 14,290 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    Lisha wrote: »
    I fear this knowledge will be very bad for me :(


    :)

    Don't worry - they are actually not as high in calories as I thought, well, for a treat I mean - I think something like 200 cals for one :-)


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    #531
    StripedBoxers
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    Thargor wrote: »
    Over at the steaks they have little pouches of various sauces like pepper and a couple of others for 99 cents each, havent tried them yet but I will be, seems to be new stuff in Aldi every time I go in these days.
    I picked up the pepper and diane ones today and tried the pepper one this evening, thankfully I had the sense to taste it before pouring it on the meat, it was rotten.

    Hopefully the Diane sauce is nicer.

    I usually make my own but sometimes like to get a ready made one for convenience or if I haven't the stuff in it to make my own.


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    #532
    squadro
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    StripedBoxers wrote: »
    I picked up the pepper and diane ones today and tried the pepper one this evening, thankfully I had the sense to taste it before pouring it on the meat, it was rotten.

    Hopefully the Diane sauce is nicer.

    I usually make my own but sometimes like to get a ready made one for convenience or if I haven't the stuff in it to make my own.

    I tried the pepper one and I liked it.

    One mans poison is another mans cure.


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    #533
    irishlady29
    Registered Users Posts: 468 ✭✭irishlady29


    Has anybody tried Aldi's moisturiser and serem. The seaweed one, cant think of the name. I have dry and sensitive skin. Wondering would I be asking for trouble trying it out.


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    #534
    leahyl
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    Basil Houmous topped with Pesto....oh dear God....


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    #535
    SarahMollie
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    leahyl wrote: »
    Basil Houmous topped with Pesto....oh dear God....

    I got their Moroccan hummus over the weekend - really nice :)


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    #536
    yellow hen
    Registered Users Posts: 4,030 ✭✭✭yellow hen


    leahyl wrote: »
    Basil Houmous topped with Pesto....oh dear God....

    I thought that was yuck. It sounded lovely but the Parmesan on top was horribly overpowering


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    #537
    leahyl
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    yellow hen wrote: »
    I thought that was yuck. It sounded lovely but the Parmesan on top was horribly overpowering

    I'm afraid we'll have to disagree! I thought it was lush :):p


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    #538
    Keane2baMused
    Registered Users Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭Keane2baMused


    Their mini coconut and cranberry crisp breads. Really addictive even though they're a bit dry!

    They have a savoury version also but they're not as nice.

    Good to hear the Moroccan hummus is nice Sarah, I have some in the fridge waiting to try :)


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    #539
    SarahMollie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,843 ✭✭✭SarahMollie


    Keane2baMused wrote: »
    Their mini coconut and cranberry crisp breads. Really addictive even though they're a bit dry!

    They have a savoury version also but they're not as nice.

    Good to hear the Moroccan hummus is nice Sarah, I have some in the fridge waiting to try :)

    I've still got half a tub for when I get home from work :)

    One note of caution - you'd probably want to like raisins. Which I do but I'm aware it wouldnt be for everyone :)


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    #540
    squadro
    Registered Users Posts: 904 ✭✭✭squadro


    Raisins. Euuuch.!!!


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    #541
    StripedBoxers
    Registered Users Posts: 5,112 ✭✭✭StripedBoxers


    irishlady29 wrote: »
    Has anybody tried Aldi's moisturiser and serem. The seaweed one, cant think of the name. I have dry and sensitive skin. Wondering would I be asking for trouble trying it out.
    I haven't tried that one but their H20 serum is amazing.

    It is impossible to find. I've not seen it for months.


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