Aldi Love - Page 2

HeavyDuty24 · 03-01-2011, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by imfree

They're giving Wally a run for the money, here, in Lebanon, Tn., by pricing eggs below $.50 a dozen.

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Originally Posted by Dromond

They beat WalMart food prices in almost every category.

thanks guys!

i always wondered because everyone i talked to that has shopped at Aldi always says "it's better then Wal-Mart" so i always wondered.LOL and i do hear there prices are low and the aisles are like shorter and more convient then Wal-Mart.lol

MLadyJ · 03-01-2011, 10:20 AM

We have an Aldis right here in town and I've got to say I have scored some great bargains there..like Butterball turkeys for approx. 50 cents per pound. I'm going shopping today so Aldis sounds like a good place to start. Oh, and xmas they have soft ginger bread cookies that are to die for..

imfree · 03-01-2011, 04:29 PM

Aldi's "Phaser" batteries, at $1.99 per 8-pack, are real purchasing power against the national brands and seem to last just as long, at a fraction of their price!

HeavyDuty24 · 03-02-2011, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by imfree

Aldi's "Phaser" batteries, at $1.99 per 8-pack, are real purchasing power against the national brands and seem to last just as long, at a fraction of their price!

AWESOME! im a man that can NEVER EVER have to many batteries.

MisticalMisty · 03-05-2011, 07:08 PM

Rob and I went today and we got a large basket of groceries for $79. I was going to take a pic of everything..but we had to put it up quickly.

I'm excited that they showed a circular and they are supposed to have the stuffed clams next week. I hope that they do!

Dromond · 03-08-2011, 01:06 AM

If they show it in the flier, they'll have it in the store - for as long as supplies last.

ThatFatGirl · 03-18-2011, 07:36 AM

Had the mushroom risotto last night, a special item from their Italian food celebration last month. Very, very tasty... I wish I bought more than two boxes.

They still had a few items leftover last week, so I'll be seeing if I can scrounge up a box or two next time I go.

Duchess of York · 03-20-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MisticalMisty

Rob and I went today and we got a large basket of groceries for $79. I was going to take a pic of everything..but we had to put it up quickly.

I'm excited that they showed a circular and they are supposed to have the stuffed clams next week. I hope that they do!

I know you live in TX and I am in PA, however, today was my first trip to Aldi and I specifically looked for the stuffed clams and they had two slider freezer sections full of them. I was hesitant to buy them (even though they looked delicious) as I didn't know how "fishy" they would make the house smell when baking them.

Fuzzy · 03-20-2011, 11:39 AM

I wonder if we've had a "This is what I bought for $$" thread..

MisticalMisty · 03-20-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Duchess of York

I know you live in TX and I am in PA, however, today was my first trip to Aldi and I specifically looked for the stuffed clams and they had two slider freezer sections full of them. I was hesitant to buy them (even though they looked delicious) as I didn't know how "fishy" they would make the house smell when baking them.

They don't smell or taste fishy what so ever. Get them..they are tasty! We have another pack in the freezer that will be tomorrow's dinner!

Green Eyed Fairy · 03-20-2011, 06:32 PM

There is an ALDI close to me so I go there often enough. Their produce is always fresh and very inexpensive- even more so than the local farmer's market.
Eggs and milk are always the best price there.
They also have very pretty plants for sale. Get my Mom something there from time to time. Also, when the lady I clean house for was in the hospital, I found here a beautiful poinsettia wrapped in gorgeous paper back before Christmas.

It's still on her dining room table- going strong.

One thing I don't like about them lately is the boxes of chocolate and cookies halfway down the first aisle when you walk in- and it's uber cheap

mybluice · 03-20-2011, 06:44 PM

My kids say Aldi's makes mom less grouchy about buying us whatever we ask for at the store...lol. We love Aldi's I go there 2 times a month and come out with an overflowing cart. It really helps with the budget and trying to please two kids who want to be able to have the cereals and snacks they like.

ThatFatGirl · 03-24-2011, 07:25 PM

I bought a package of stuffed clams this afternoon! Not sure how soon I will make them, but sometime in the next week is likely. I was thinking of serving them with the mushroom risotto or else making a bit of pasta w/pesto on the side, and a tossed salad.. not sure.

I've been buying a lot of their frozen seafood stuff there on my last two visits, perch and scallops last week, haddock and the clams this week.

DeniseW · 03-24-2011, 07:44 PM

how do you cook your scallops Laura? I want to buy some but I need an easy way to cook them, maybe broiling or something like that?

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Originally Posted by ThatFatGirl

I bought a package of stuffed clams this afternoon! Not sure how soon I will make them, but sometime in the next week is likely. I was thinking of serving them with the mushroom risotto or else making a bit of pasta w/pesto on the side, and a tossed salad.. not sure.

I've been buying a lot of their frozen seafood stuff there on my last two visits, perch and scallops last week, haddock and the clams this week.

ThatFatGirl · 03-24-2011, 08:20 PM

I haven't cooked them yet, but I'm pretty sure the broiler is the way to go. This will be my virgin run cooking scallops and for using the broiler. I'm really afraid of messing up! I've been browsing recipes and the one below seems like a pretty basic, tasty way to go:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Scallop...II/Detail.aspx

If you make some before I get around to doing mine, be sure to report on your success and how you cooked them.

MisticalMisty · 03-25-2011, 04:59 PM

I dry mine with a paper towel, salt and pepper them and then cook them in butter over medium heat in a cast iron skillet.

The trick to know when they are ready to turn is if they release from the pan easily.

I think it takes about 5 minutes total. Let me know how the broiler goes...we saw some fresh wild scallops for 10.99 a pound today at sprouts...I want to try them!

knottyknicky · 03-26-2011, 07:22 PM

I like Aldi because you have to put a quarter in to get a cart. Reminds me of Europe <3

ThatFatGirl · 03-26-2011, 09:19 PM

LOVED the stuffed clams! I could eat them every night. I'm not sure they agreed very well with Gottfried's lactose intolerance unfortunately, even with the dairy aid supplement. We decided he probably shouldn't eat more than a couple of them at a time in the future.

I'm definitely picking up another package on my next shopping trip.

MisticalMisty · 03-27-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ThatFatGirl

LOVED the stuffed clams! I could eat them every night. I'm not sure they agreed very well with Gottfried's lactose intolerance unfortunately, even with the dairy aid supplement. We decided he probably shouldn't eat more than a couple of them at a time in the future.

I'm definitely picking up another package on my next shopping trip.

I'm glad that you loved them! At first, we were eating a whole package by ourselves...now..I make a side dish and we split them between us. We just had our last package for lunch yesterday.

MisticalMisty · 03-31-2011, 05:19 PM

The pita crackers are awesome. I have a box of the sea salt and a box of the garlic and chives. I can have 9 crackers for 18 carbs. I just had the garlic and chive with some yummy chicken salad!

SoVerySoft · 04-01-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MisticalMisty

The pita crackers are awesome. I have a box of the sea salt and a box of the garlic and chives. I can have 9 crackers for 18 carbs. I just had the garlic and chive with some yummy chicken salad!

Those are probably the same sea salt pita crackers I got at Trader Joe's last year and raved about in the food discoveries thread. Love them! I just got a new flavor but haven't tried them yet - multigrain!

Dromond · 04-01-2011, 06:32 PM

I just got back from Aldi, and only now do I read about the pita chips?

MisticalMisty · 04-01-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SoVerySoft

Those are probably the same sea salt pita crackers I got at Trader Joe's last year and raved about in the food discoveries thread. Love them! I just got a new flavor but haven't tried them yet - multigrain!

Oh..I hope they bring that flavor here! I love them. They are perfect!

MisticalMisty · 04-02-2011, 05:24 PM

I don't know what it is about the happy farm string cheese, but I am suddenly addicted.

It is SO much better than any other string cheese I've had...and I normally HATE string cheese.

I've just sent Rob to get 4 more bags. So yummy!

He's also picking up 4 more boxes of those pita crackers.

SoVerySoft · 04-02-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MisticalMisty

I don't know what it is about the happy farm string cheese, but I am suddenly addicted.

It is SO much better than any other string cheese I've had...and I normally HATE string cheese.

I've just sent Rob to get 4 more bags. So yummy!

He's also picking up 4 more boxes of those pita crackers.

Misty, I find a huge variation in different brands. Once I find one I know I like - I stick with it. I'm a huge fan of the original Armenian braided string cheese. Yum! It's been around forever - long before the snack size string cheese sticks,. If you ever find it, I recommend it. They have them in cheese shops and at stores with an extensive cheese department.

It comes in a big braid (about 8") and you peel the strings, just like with the snack stick. No comparison when it comes to flavor tho.

Delicious-Real-Armenian-String-Cheese.jpg
This is how it looks as you peel/shred the strings.

Below is the brand they have around here.
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03-01-2011, 10:20 AM	#27
MLadyJ Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a state of wedded bliss Posts: 463	We have an Aldis right here in town and I've got to say I have scored some great bargains there..like Butterball turkeys for approx. 50 cents per pound. I'm going shopping today so Aldis sounds like a good place to start. Oh, and xmas they have soft ginger bread cookies that are to die for.. __________________ If you don't know how old you are...you don't have to act your age...Me (?? and holding)

03-08-2011, 01:06 AM	#31
Dromond Oxidane Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florida, where the tropics are. Posts: 5,710	If they show it in the flier, they'll have it in the store - for as long as supplies last. __________________ "I've stopped saying 'How stupid can you be!' because people are taking it as a challenge.

03-18-2011, 07:36 AM	#32
ThatFatGirl Master Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 4,157	Had the mushroom risotto last night, a special item from their Italian food celebration last month. Very, very tasty... I wish I bought more than two boxes. They still had a few items leftover last week, so I'll be seeing if I can scrounge up a box or two next time I go. __________________ "Everything you see I owe to spaghetti." - Sophia Loren Fleeting Fancies

03-20-2011, 11:39 AM	#34
Fuzzy BoilemMashmStickeminaStew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Welcome to City 17 Posts: 8,975	I wonder if we've had a "This is what I bought for $$" thread.. __________________ United We Stand, Divided We Fall. 99% of the content on the Internet is True. - Abraham Lincoln

03-20-2011, 06:32 PM	#36
Green Eyed Fairy is giggling. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In Your Head Posts: 19,275	There is an ALDI close to me so I go there often enough. Their produce is always fresh and very inexpensive- even more so than the local farmer's market. Eggs and milk are always the best price there. They also have very pretty plants for sale. Get my Mom something there from time to time. Also, when the lady I clean house for was in the hospital, I found here a beautiful poinsettia wrapped in gorgeous paper back before Christmas. It's still on her dining room table- going strong. One thing I don't like about them lately is the boxes of chocolate and cookies halfway down the first aisle when you walk in- and it's uber cheap __________________ "The longing of my heart is a fairy portrait of myself: I want to be pretty; I want to eliminate facts and fill up the gap with charms." "See these eyes so green, I can stare for a thousand years, Colder than the moon It's been so long and I've been putting out fire with gasoline"

03-05-2011, 07:08 PM	#30
MisticalMisty Executive Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,610	Rob and I went today and we got a large basket of groceries for $79. I was going to take a pic of everything..but we had to put it up quickly. I'm excited that they showed a circular and they are supposed to have the stuffed clams next week. I hope that they do!

03-20-2011, 06:44 PM	#37
mybluice Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 268	My kids say Aldi's makes mom less grouchy about buying us whatever we ask for at the store...lol. We love Aldi's I go there 2 times a month and come out with an overflowing cart. It really helps with the budget and trying to please two kids who want to be able to have the cereals and snacks they like.

03-24-2011, 07:25 PM	#38
ThatFatGirl Master Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 4,157	I bought a package of stuffed clams this afternoon! Not sure how soon I will make them, but sometime in the next week is likely. I was thinking of serving them with the mushroom risotto or else making a bit of pasta w/pesto on the side, and a tossed salad.. not sure. I've been buying a lot of their frozen seafood stuff there on my last two visits, perch and scallops last week, haddock and the clams this week. __________________ "Everything you see I owe to spaghetti." - Sophia Loren Fleeting Fancies

03-24-2011, 08:20 PM	#40
ThatFatGirl Master Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 4,157	I haven't cooked them yet, but I'm pretty sure the broiler is the way to go. This will be my virgin run cooking scallops and for using the broiler. I'm really afraid of messing up! I've been browsing recipes and the one below seems like a pretty basic, tasty way to go: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Scallop...II/Detail.aspx If you make some before I get around to doing mine, be sure to report on your success and how you cooked them. __________________ "Everything you see I owe to spaghetti." - Sophia Loren Fleeting Fancies

03-25-2011, 04:59 PM	#41
MisticalMisty Executive Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,610	I dry mine with a paper towel, salt and pepper them and then cook them in butter over medium heat in a cast iron skillet. The trick to know when they are ready to turn is if they release from the pan easily. I think it takes about 5 minutes total. Let me know how the broiler goes...we saw some fresh wild scallops for 10.99 a pound today at sprouts...I want to try them!

03-26-2011, 07:22 PM	#42
knottyknicky Hips like Cinderella Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 552	I like Aldi because you have to put a quarter in to get a cart. Reminds me of Europe <3

03-26-2011, 09:19 PM	#43
ThatFatGirl Master Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 4,157	LOVED the stuffed clams! I could eat them every night. I'm not sure they agreed very well with Gottfried's lactose intolerance unfortunately, even with the dairy aid supplement. We decided he probably shouldn't eat more than a couple of them at a time in the future. I'm definitely picking up another package on my next shopping trip. __________________ "Everything you see I owe to spaghetti." - Sophia Loren Fleeting Fancies

03-31-2011, 05:19 PM	#45
MisticalMisty Executive Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,610	The pita crackers are awesome. I have a box of the sea salt and a box of the garlic and chives. I can have 9 crackers for 18 carbs. I just had the garlic and chive with some yummy chicken salad!

04-01-2011, 06:32 PM	#47
Dromond Oxidane Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florida, where the tropics are. Posts: 5,710	I just got back from Aldi, and only now do I read about the pita chips? __________________ "I've stopped saying 'How stupid can you be!' because people are taking it as a challenge.

04-02-2011, 05:24 PM	#49
MisticalMisty Executive Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,610	I don't know what it is about the happy farm string cheese, but I am suddenly addicted. It is SO much better than any other string cheese I've had...and I normally HATE string cheese. I've just sent Rob to get 4 more bags. So yummy! He's also picking up 4 more boxes of those pita crackers.

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