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Aldi... what do you recommend?

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    #1772
    inforfun
    Registered Users Posts: 20,862 ✭✭✭✭inforfun


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    Best way to cook frozen peas is steaming them.
    Never had a bad experience since doing that while cooking them in water left me with some bad tasting results.


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    #1773
    Zelda247
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭Zelda247


    The little packs of peas/sugar/snaps and broccoli in the freezer (I think they are 99c) are delicious....


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    #1774
    SteelyDanJalapeno
    Registered Users Posts: 14,325 ✭✭✭✭SteelyDanJalapeno


    Roasted Peas


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    #1775
    Lisha
    Registered Users Posts: 8,693 ✭✭✭Lisha


    noodler wrote: »
    As a few poster have stated subsequently, that's not the case.

    God, I'm seriously not gonna argue about peas on a forum but every batch I have made was tough with half burned half undercooked.

    "shelly" is a good way to describe it.

    No idea how on earth you can say all peas are the same, I mean frozen chips, wedges, baked beans, ketchups can all vary wildly by brand.

    I think it's 'freezer burn' that made your peas rotten. I've seen it. I think if they

    I also agree that some frozen veg is nicer than others.

    Lidl/Aldi frozen veg is perfect for in bolognese, stews, casseroles etc but as a veg I do think branded ones are better. I especially think the SuperValu frozen veg are very good.


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    #1776
    inforfun
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    TiltedBrain wrote: »
    Roasted Peas

    On the bbq, right?


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    #1777
    noodler
    Registered Users Posts: 26,414 ✭✭✭✭noodler


    Lisha wrote: »
    I think it's 'freezer burn' that made your peas rotten. I've seen it. I think if they

    I also agree that some frozen veg is nicer than others.

    Nah, not freezer burn.

    Not rotten either. Just poorer quality.


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    #1778
    noodler
    Registered Users Posts: 26,414 ✭✭✭✭noodler


    Lady Haywire wrote: »
    How are you cooking the peas that they're going black?
    Genuinely curious here as I've no idea how you're managing it! I just put them in boiling water for a few mins.

    Microwaving for 2 mins - stir after one.

    People are going way out there to try and find a reason for it but there isn't!

    The Green Isle ones cook properly every time, have a satsifying snap to them when you break the skin and have a sweet taste.


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    #1779
    _feedback_
    Registered Users Posts: 4,269 ✭✭✭_feedback_


    Regarding the big pea debate - Aldi frozen peas are perfect. Never even dreamed of microwaving peas! Lash them in whatever pan/saucepan you have going for a minute and bobs yer uncle


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    #1780
    Graces7
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    noodler wrote: »
    Microwaving for 2 mins - stir after one.

    People are going way out there to try and find a reason for it but there isn't!

    The Green Isle ones cook properly every time, have a satsifying snap to them when you break the skin and have a sweet taste.

    Never ever microwaved frozen peas. There you have it then.... :rolleyes:


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    #1781
    Graces7
    Registered Users Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    Actually I never buy any frozen vegetables. Just get what is in season as they are better then. Need the freezer for cat and dog food :rolleyes:


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    #1782
    noodler
    Registered Users Posts: 26,414 ✭✭✭✭noodler


    Graces7 wrote: »
    Never ever microwaved frozen peas. There you have it then.... :rolleyes:


    You can, its on the back of every frozen veg back.

    How do you think I am cooking the branded version? (With no issues).


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    #1783
    smelly sock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,820 ✭✭✭smelly sock


    noodler wrote: »
    You can, its on the back of every frozen veg back.

    How do you think I am cooking the branded version? (With no issues).


    The irony of microwaving a frozen veg product and then moaning about the quality is obviously lost on you.


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    #1784
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,612 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    We very rarely buy frozen vegetables now apart from the odd stir fry. Back in the 1990's and early 2000's we got frozen peas in Lidl and they were terrible. However the quality has improved a lot since then,


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    #1785
    Lucas Hood
    Registered Users Posts: 7,205 ✭✭✭Lucas Hood


    WhiteMemento9 wrote: »
    Probably been mentioned many times but the Appleby’s Barbecue Spare Ribs are amazing. These ones.

    Yeah these are gorgeous. They used to do a pulled pork by the same people awhile back but haven't seen in ages.


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    #1786
    Colser
    Registered Users Posts: 5,572 ✭✭✭Colser


    Lucas Hood wrote: »
    Yeah these are gorgeous. They used to do a pulled pork by the same people awhile back but haven't seen in ages.

    I agree,they really are delicious and very handy to have in the fridge due to the long expiry date.


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    #1787
    fussyonion
    Registered Users Posts: 7,819 ✭✭✭fussyonion


    The Greek Style Mango yogurts (€1.29 for 4) are delicious. Thick and creamy and just gorge and I am v fussy about yogurts.
    Not fussy about onions though 😊


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    #1788
    jenn1984
    Registered Users Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭jenn1984


    fussyonion wrote: »
    The Greek Style Mango yogurts (€1.29 for 4) are delicious. Thick and creamy and just gorge and I am v fussy about yogurts.
    Not fussy about onions though 😊

    In the same line, I would recommend the Greek Style Coconut & Vanilla yoghurt. It has a yummy flavour and is thick and creamy - not a guarantee with all greek style yoghurts.


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    #1789
    fussyonion
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    jenn1984 wrote: »
    In the same line, I would recommend the Greek Style Coconut & Vanilla yoghurt. It has a yummy flavour and is thick and creamy - not a guarantee with all greek style yoghurts.

    Oh I must try those ones.
    I agree..I've tried a lot of Greek style ones and some haven't been that thick at all.


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    #1790
    jennyhayes123
    Registered Users Posts: 471 ✭✭jennyhayes123


    Not food but wondering had anyone bought Mattress topper from Aldi and if so Is it any good?


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    #1791
    Surreptitious
    Registered Users Posts: 8,130 ✭✭✭Surreptitious


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057714283


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    #1792
    Graces7
    Registered Users Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    jennyhayes123 wrote: »
    Not food but wondering had anyone bought Mattress topper from Aldi and if so Is it any good?

    on a similar but food related non food .... I am delighted with the hand tools at ALDI. Cannot dig any more .... need to grow food.. Got a sturdy trowel and an awesome little hoe at E1.99 each. The hoe has a sharp blades on one side and three sharp prongs on the other..


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    #1793
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    Graces7 wrote: »
    on a similar but food related non food .... I am delighted with the hand tools at ALDI. Cannot dig any more .... need to grow food.. Got a sturdy trowel and an awesome little hoe at E1.99 each. The hoe has a sharp blades on one side and three sharp prongs on the other..

    Anytime I feel like picking up a hoe I head to Aldi...








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    #1794
    jenn1984
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    jennyhayes123 wrote: »
    Not food but wondering had anyone bought Mattress topper from Aldi and if so Is it any good?

    I got one last year - not sure if it is identical to the one on sale now but it's not bad for the price, doesn't particularly add any comfort though.


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    #1795
    vicwatson
    Registered Users Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    nosilver wrote: »
    I know its a "recommend" thread, but might be of interest to know that their bottled water has changed.

    It was glenpatrick spring water, its now "celtic pure" which is basically bottled tap water and tastes as such. - Seriously different taste to before and not in a nice way.

    Comeragh sport in my aldi, they flick between producers, comeragh sport produced by glenpatrck spring water, clonmel

    Says on the label "produced using Irish water". Imagine !!

    Hard to twist the lids of the bloody bottle if not using the "sports cap"


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    #1796
    RhubarbCrumble
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,174 ✭✭✭RhubarbCrumble


    Just curious if anybody has bought the 'Jo Malone style' candles before? I've heard people raving about them and they're back in stock tomorrow so might go have a look. I wonder if they burn well and how long they last etc?


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    #1797
    SarahMollie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,843 ✭✭✭SarahMollie


    RhubarbCrumble wrote: »
    Just curious if anybody has bought the 'Jo Malone style' candles before? I've heard people raving about them and they're back in stock tomorrow so might go have a look. I wonder if they burn well and how long they last etc?

    I've also heard the rave reviews, I've not bought them (because I've never actually come across them!) but will go tomorrow and try to get some - thanks for the tip, I didnt know they'd be back.


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    #1798
    SteelyDanJalapeno
    Registered Users Posts: 14,325 ✭✭✭✭SteelyDanJalapeno


    Not sure who Jo Malone is but the fancy candles "No.1 & No.3" are in the dishwasher tablets kinda section in my Aldi, nowhere near the special buys.

    I'd estimate 60 - 80 hours burn for a fiver


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    #1799
    irishlady29
    Registered Users Posts: 468 ✭✭irishlady29


    Colombian coffee is fab. Less than 2euro aswell. Would highly recommend


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    #1800
    SarahMollie
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    TiltedBrain wrote: »
    Not sure who Jo Malone is but the fancy candles "No.1 & No.3" are in the dishwasher tablets kinda section in my Aldi, nowhere near the special buys.

    I'd estimate 60 - 80 hours burn for a fiver

    Jo Malone candles start at about €50, and the most expensive one on the Brown Thomas website is €365! http://www.brownthomas.com/brands/jo-malone-london/for-the-home/wild-fig-cassis-luxury-candle/81x1814xl69n010000.html?cgid=jo-malone-london-home&dwvar_81x1814xl69n010000_color=No_Colour#start=1

    Jo Malone effectively pioneered a lot of the more unusual perfume combinations and these are basically dupes of some of the most popular fragrances from that range.


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    #1801
    Tranceypoo
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    RhubarbCrumble wrote:
    Just curious if anybody has bought the 'Jo Malone style' candles before? I've heard people raving about them and they're back in stock tomorrow so might go have a look. I wonder if they burn well and how long they last etc?

    Ooh that's good to know I bought one first time round and it smelled just like the JM Pomegranate Noir, will try the Lime Basil next (ps I'm a regular purchaser of JM candles)


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