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jdsl1998
05-11-2018, 08:01 AM
What are your favorite purchases from Aldi's?

CFrance
05-11-2018, 08:06 AM
I know there's no mayo better than Duke's, but my good friend Jodi loves the mayonnaise she gets there.

tomwed
05-11-2018, 08:09 AM
Deutsche Kuche Pork Schnitzel,
Pane Turano Italian Bread,
Deutsche Kuche Spaetzle,
Priano Parmesan Cheese

ColdNoMore
05-11-2018, 08:18 AM
A grocery cart for $.25.


Heck of a bargain...if you can just get it home.


:D

tomwed
05-11-2018, 08:26 AM
A grocery cart for $.25.


Heck of a bargain...if you can just get it home.


:DDon't they come with the groceries or are you paying for one, a la cart?

debow
05-11-2018, 09:02 AM
What are your favorite purchases from Aldi's?
Spaghetti sauce (traditional).

NotGolfer
05-11-2018, 09:04 AM
Too many to list!

Madelaine Amee
05-11-2018, 10:09 AM
LOVE their German chocolate.
If I am lucky, I find frozen Black Tiger Shrimp for $12.00 lb and they are incredible. Huge shrimp.
Love their European chocolate coated cookies.
Once in a while I find decadent French desserts.

I am an Aldi's shopper, but these are my favorites.

New Englander
05-11-2018, 10:09 AM
Good Wine---> Low Price
Milk
Split Top Wheat Bread
English Muffins
Sirloin Strip Steak
Spaghetti Sauce
German Chocolate Candy
yogurt
Nozzle for my garden hose

tomwed
05-11-2018, 10:12 AM
Good Wine---> Low Price
Milk
Split Top Wheat Bread
English Muffins
Sirloin Strip Steak
Spaghetti Sauce
German Chocolate Candy
yogurt
Nozzle for my garden hoseI don't mean to get personal, but how many nozzles do you own?

graciegirl
05-11-2018, 10:17 AM
I am not a seasoned shopper there, but I loved the guacamole.

fw102807
05-11-2018, 10:27 AM
I don't mean to get personal, but how many nozzles do you own?

OMG I shouldn't read these while I am eating.:1rotfl:

tomwed
05-11-2018, 10:31 AM
I am not a seasoned shopper there, but I loved the guacamole.Of course you don't want to be a seasoned shopper. That would be terribly uncomfortable.

graciegirl
05-11-2018, 11:08 AM
Of course you don't want to be a seasoned shopper. That would be terribly uncomfortable.

TOM...………………. Tom, Tom.

CFrance
05-11-2018, 11:14 AM
I am not a seasoned shopper there, but I loved the guacamole.

Of course you don't want to be a seasoned shopper. That would be terribly uncomfortable.
What a half-baked idea.

fw102807
05-11-2018, 11:15 AM
What a half-baked idea.

Served a la cart

CFrance
05-11-2018, 11:17 AM
Served a la cart
Do you want fries with that?

fw102807
05-11-2018, 11:19 AM
Do you want fries with that?

Yes seasoned

tomwed
05-11-2018, 12:33 PM
I had this girl on my stage crew. She was a really nice student who wasn't expecting a scholarship anytime soon from Harvard. If you know what I mean. She worked at Wendy's behind the counter. And every time when it was my turn to order I would ask for a large order of small fries and a small order of the large fries. She would laugh at me and nicely tell me that she really doesn't have the time to do that.

I said I understand. I'll just have a cheeseburger and a small coke.

fw102807
05-11-2018, 01:58 PM
I had this girl on my stage crew. She was a really nice student who wasn't expecting a scholarship anytime soon from Harvard. If you know what I mean. She worked at Wendy's behind the counter. And every time when it was my turn to order I would ask for a large order of small fries and a small order of the large fries. She would laugh at me and nicely tell me that she really doesn't have the time to do that.

I said I understand. I'll just have a cheeseburger and a small coke.

Well she did laugh at you

New Englander
05-11-2018, 02:23 PM
I don't mean to get personal, but how many nozzles do you own?

Just one, the one I just bought at Aldi's. It works great, and at $2.99 is a bargain. The old one was in bad shape and is now in the dump.

tomwed
05-11-2018, 02:30 PM
Just one, the one I just bought at Aldi's. It works great, and at $2.99 is a bargain. The old one was in bad shape and is now in the dump.You're kind to answer a silly question. I like saying the word nozzle.

jebartle
05-11-2018, 02:34 PM
:1rotfl:A grocery cart for $.25.


Heck of a bargain...if you can just get it home.


:D

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

jebartle
05-11-2018, 02:40 PM
Don't they come with the groceries or are you paying for one, a la cart?

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
Giggle, giggle, snort!

jerseyvillager
05-11-2018, 02:42 PM
Peanut Butter filled pretzels by Clancy's - great price compared to Publix.

Clancy's pretzel sticks. Chips aren't bad either.

Cream Cheese - great price

Various types of block cheeses.

Milk at a great price.

And normally - eggs at a super great price.

jebartle
05-11-2018, 02:45 PM
OMG I shouldn't read these while I am eating.:1rotfl:

I've snorted my drink three times now, you guys need to take these comments "on the road"

jebartle
05-11-2018, 02:52 PM
Who would think, an Aldi post would be so entertaining, go figure!

New Englander
05-11-2018, 02:56 PM
You're kind to answer a silly question. I like saying the word nozzle.

I try to accommodate a reasonable request.

jebartle
05-11-2018, 02:56 PM
My husband asked me "Have you taken your medication"? Can't help it, you guys are a hoooot!!!!

ColdNoMore
05-11-2018, 03:26 PM
Don't they come with the groceries or are you paying for one, a la cart? :1rotfl:


You're (guilty here also)...a basket case.



:D

borjo
05-11-2018, 04:22 PM
Chocolate Brioche, Sim's Turkeysticks, good price on veggies, fruit, cheese and eggs. Clancy's are an excellent product, wine a good price. Love Aldi's.

dsbouley
05-11-2018, 08:25 PM
Peanut Butter filled pretzels by Clancy's - great price compared to Publix.

Clancy's pretzel sticks. Chips aren't bad either.

Cream Cheese - great price

Various types of block cheeses.

Milk at a great price.

And normally - eggs at a super great price.Clancy's and Publix chips are the same product. Went to a factory tour at Golden flake in Ocala. Watched how they made potato chips and when it came down to bagging the product they were filling Clancy's and Publix at the same time off the same conveyor belt

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dsbouley
05-11-2018, 08:26 PM
Clancy's and Publix are the same product made at the same factory in Ocala

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tomwed
05-11-2018, 08:31 PM
Clancy's and Publix chips are the same product. Went to a factory tour at Golden flake in Ocala. Watched how they made potato chips and when it came down to bagging the product they were filling Clancy's and Publix at the same time off the same conveyor belt

Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalkdid you see how they stack Pringles? Sounds like a pretty boring job.

simpkinp
05-11-2018, 09:30 PM
I like all of the German foods. Deutche Kuchen sauerkraut, braunschweiger, soups, especially the Harvest vegetable. They used to have the Neurenberg sausages but have not seen them in awhile. Almost all of the Clancy products, basic canned goods like tomato sauce and canned tomato products. Lots of good things. Buy one of something and try it. It’s inexpensive and not a huge loss is you don’t. I don’t go there often, but when I need staples, it’s a good source. Oh, also the baking supplies and especially the nuts at Christmas. It will save you a bundle.

dsbouley
05-12-2018, 04:06 AM
did you see how they stack Pringles? Sounds like a pretty boring job.It took them forever

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D&Lsunfun
05-12-2018, 07:50 PM
fresh Apple Pie, first aisle on the left near the bread/buns baked goods $5.00 large size, filled with apples, not glaze

ColdNoMore
05-12-2018, 08:02 PM
did you see how they stack Pringles? Sounds like a pretty boring job.

I was told to put every 10th one upside down and make a little tent out of them...so there weren't as many in a can.

I quit though, when they tried to give me two cans (the ones that had the upside down chips in them)...as my Christmas bonus.

tomwed
05-12-2018, 09:24 PM
I went to Aldi tonight. I bought the usual and trying out some new stuff, frozen salmon, mussels,olive oil mayo, store brand basil garlic tomato sauce, a feta and spinach pizza, an 8 pack of burritos and a nozzle.

herbaru
05-12-2018, 09:29 PM
I went to Aldi tonight. I bought the usual and trying out some new stuff, frozen salmon, mussels,olive oil mayo, store brand basil garlic tomato sauce, a feta and spinach pizza, an 8 pack of burritos and a nozzle.
Hope it's not the $5 Salmon. It was terrible. Made it for my parents, boy was I embarrassed!

tomwed
05-13-2018, 12:15 PM
Hope it's not the $5 Salmon. It was terrible. Made it for my parents, boy was I embarrassed!It might be. Sea Queen wild caught Pink Salmon fillets. If it's terrible I'll return it.
I bought a bag at walmart that looks like this one. The defrosted fish was mushy when I pan fried it. Steaming turned out pretty good.
I just read the directions---Each piece is in it's own little vacuum bag. I was supposed to defrost it out side of the bag.

CFrance
05-13-2018, 12:33 PM
I've not have good luck with frozen fish. No matter the kind or the defrosting method, it all tastes watery to me.:yuck: Shrimp, however, is a different kettle of fish.:icon_wink:

tomwed
05-13-2018, 12:56 PM
I've not have good luck with frozen fish. No matter the kind or the defrosting method, it all tastes watery to me.:yuck: Shrimp, however, is a different kettle of fish.:icon_wink:That's discouraging. Today I will pan fry one piece and put the other in a toaster oven and see what happens.

New Englander
05-13-2018, 01:05 PM
I've not have good luck with frozen fish. No matter the kind or the defrosting method, it all tastes watery to me.:yuck: Shrimp, however, is a different kettle of fish.:icon_wink:

I agree. I've never had good results with any frozen fish. No matter where I bought it.

CFrance
05-13-2018, 01:07 PM
Could just be me. I can tell at a restaurant if the fish has been frozen. In Michigan, our fishermen friends would give us fish they caught and froze. The Michigan method was to freeze the fish pieces in a bag of water. That could be where I first learned to dislike frozen fish.

tomwed
05-13-2018, 01:17 PM
I found a site that suggests cooking the fish frozen. I think. Maybe I should try one piece frozen and put a defrosted one in 5 minutes later.

Honey-Dijon Alaska Salmon with Asparagus and Walnuts | Wild Alaska Seafood (https://www.wildalaskaseafood.com/recipesdb/?recipeId=MTc0)

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with Reynolds Wrap® aluminum foil. Combine honey, mustard, butter, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; set aside.

Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Salmon under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. Place salmon portions in center of foil-lined pan. Arrange asparagus around salmon. Sprinkle with walnuts; drizzle with reserved sauce.

Roast 26 to 30 minutes for frozen salmon or 20 to 22 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout.

CFrance
05-13-2018, 01:32 PM
I found a site that suggests cooking the fish frozen. I think. Maybe I should try one piece frozen and put a defrosted one in 5 minutes later.

Honey-Dijon Alaska Salmon with Asparagus and Walnuts | Wild Alaska Seafood (https://www.wildalaskaseafood.com/recipesdb/?recipeId=MTc0)

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with Reynolds Wrap® aluminum foil. Combine honey, mustard, butter, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; set aside.

Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Salmon under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. Place salmon portions in center of foil-lined pan. Arrange asparagus around salmon. Sprinkle with walnuts; drizzle with reserved sauce.

Roast 26 to 30 minutes for frozen salmon or 20 to 22 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout.
That's worth a try with frozen, just to see.

tomwed
05-13-2018, 02:01 PM
That's worth a try with frozen, just to see.
Take a look at their videos. They're short.

Madelaine Amee
05-13-2018, 02:04 PM
It might be. Sea Queen wild caught Pink Salmon fillets. If it's terrible I'll return it.
I bought a bag at walmart that looks like this one. The defrosted fish was mushy when I pan fried it. Steaming turned out pretty good.
I just read the directions---Each piece is in it's own little vacuum bag. I was supposed to defrost it out side of the bag.

That particular salmon is just "so so". I buy it and use it for myself with a salad when I am trying to lose weight. I would not serve it to company. However, I have had frozen salmon from Publix which was excellent.

We had (unfortunately no longer with us) a friend who was in the fish business. He told us to always buy frozen on the boat rather than fresh, because frozen on the boat is prepared and frozen right there, whereas fresh had been kept on the boat until they reached the fishery plant and had then been stored until it got into the stores.

I've had some really nasty fresh cod from Fresh Market, seems to always get a nasty color; and I've had some really great fresh cod .................. it's a toss up. Nothing like eating right off the boat where the fish is caught.

logdog
05-13-2018, 03:33 PM
Tried the frozen salmon from Aldi once. Wasn't very good and came from China. The frozen blackened salmon at Sam's is pretty good, not from China and goes great on a Caesar salad.

Gpsma
05-13-2018, 03:34 PM
Small little triple chocolate cake.

And Madelaine is correct. Friend of mine was a commercial fisherman...so called "fresh fish" could be layimg in the hold of a ship, iced down, for quite some time. He suggested the same thing...fish cleaned and frozen from a factory ship.

graciegirl
05-13-2018, 04:30 PM
I think we paid $1.39 for some REALLY yummy peanutbutter chocolate cookies, creamy inside. Helene and I scarfed them down...poor Dad.

tomwed
05-13-2018, 04:30 PM
That's worth a try with frozen, just to see.I pan fried the frozen salmon only rinsing the ice off. I seasoned [too much salt] and brushed on olive put in a hot pan. I added white mushrooms and flipped it and lowered the heat and put the lid on. When it reached 135 degrees I plated it and add butter and a little beef broth to the mushrooms. I'll try it again later and use canola oil, no salt, less heat.

tomwed
05-13-2018, 08:59 PM
I'm getting closer. I rinsed off the ice on the salmon. I put the salmon and piled on top minced red onions, veggie peeler carrots, minced jalapeno and and kung pow sauce in corning wear covered with glad wrap.

90 sec was too cold

90 more was too cold

90 more secs was overcooked

somewhere around 200 secs uninterrupted would be just right---you want 135 degrees, loosely covered and let it continue cooking to 145 degrees.

Allegiance
05-14-2018, 01:53 AM
Hope you're not talking about the sockeye, which I thought was good, but have not bought for a year.

CFrance
05-14-2018, 02:00 AM
I'm getting closer. I rinsed off the ice on the salmon. I put the salmon and piled on top minced red onions, veggie peeler carrots, minced jalapeno and and kung pow sauce in corning wear covered with glad wrap.

90 sec was too cold

90 more was too cold

90 more secs was overcooked

somewhere around 200 secs uninterrupted would be just right---you want 135 degrees, loosely covered and let it continue cooking to 145 degrees.
I used to poach salmon. Then I found this recipe, and it has become my go-to because it's so easy and is pretty much set-and-forget.


Baked Mustard-Crusted Salmon with Asparagus and Tarragon recipe | Epicurious.com (https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/baked-mustard-crusted-salmon-with-asparagus-and-tarragon-56389444)


I don't often use the asparagus part of it, and I don't use any olive oil at all. I season the fillets with salt & Pepper and maybe some dill or oregano, or whatever I feel like. Then I smear them with mustard, sprinkle the tops with panko breadcrumbs (or regular if I don't have panko), and sprinkle with paprika. You don't need to add oil to the breadcrumbs, because the mustard holds them on the fish.



Yummy right out of the oven, but good room temperature as well. Easy to transport to a picnic.


If you line the sheet pan with non-stick aluminum foil, nothing sticks and you don't need to use oil.

Madelaine Amee
05-14-2018, 05:54 AM
Hope you're not talking about the sockeye, which I thought was good, but have not bought for a year.

They still have the frozen sockeye which is excellent. Four cutlets for just under $10 cannot be beat.

tomwed
05-14-2018, 06:14 AM
I used to poach salmon. Then I found this recipe, and it has become my go-to because it's so easy and is pretty much set-and-forget.


Baked Mustard-Crusted Salmon with Asparagus and Tarragon recipe | Epicurious.com (https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/baked-mustard-crusted-salmon-with-asparagus-and-tarragon-56389444)


I don't often use the asparagus part of it, and I don't use any olive oil at all. I season the fillets with salt & Pepper and maybe some dill or oregano, or whatever I feel like. Then I smear them with mustard, sprinkle the tops with panko breadcrumbs (or regular if I don't have panko), and sprinkle with paprika. You don't need to add oil to the breadcrumbs, because the mustard holds them on the fish.



Yummy right out of the oven, but good room temperature as well. Easy to transport to a picnic.


If you line the sheet pan with non-stick aluminum foil, nothing sticks and you don't need to use oil.that sounds good--i like all the ingredients--ill make it later in the week,,,thank-you

karostay
05-14-2018, 07:42 AM
I don't mean to get personal, but how many nozzles do you own?

Nozzle your business :jester:

tomwed
05-14-2018, 07:49 AM
Nozzle your business :jester:
I bought one too at Aldi saturday night. I like saying the word nozzle.

DeanFL
05-14-2018, 08:03 AM
Our very favorite is the fresh salmon from either Aldis or Walmart. Packaged fresh and a very nice thick cut - typically about $8 lb. Normally get a lb or slightly larger pkg. Slice the piece in 1/2 then 1/2 again - the extra 2 pieces in a baggie and into fridge for tomorrow's dinner.

- pat the 2 salmon pieces dry, leave skin on.
- heat up nonstick skillet to med hi.
- when at heat drizzle a bit of olive oil in pan and allow to heat.
- put dried salmon pieces skin side down little bit of salt and sprinkle dried basil leaves on top.
- about 2-3 minutes, flip over and remove skin - a bit crispy. Put skin onto pan to crisp up.
- another 2-3 min and flip to cook salmon a bit more on the side with removed skin.
- drizzle a small bit of maple syrup in the middle of the 2 pieces while cooking and flip again
- remove after 1/2-1min depending on doneness pref (she rare, me med).
- remove salmon and let rest while putting a tbsp of water in the pan to deglaze and drizzle over salmon, serve.

As a nice easy side, clean and chop sweet potatoes into 2" cubes. Put into slight boiling water till tender (10 min), Leave in stainless steel pan and blend together with hand mixer - option, bit of butter and brown sugar. Oh--- leave the skins on when cutting up - easier and adds nutrition. Like mashed potatoes but yum.

We have the salmon at least twice a week. About $2 a serving and prepped just as you like - and no sending back to the restaurant kitchen for overcooking etc... And so yummy.

New Englander
05-14-2018, 12:29 PM
I bought one too at Aldi saturday night. I like saying the word nozzle.

Are you happy with your nozzle?

tomwed
05-14-2018, 12:40 PM
Are you happy with your nozzle?Quite

graciegirl
05-14-2018, 02:00 PM
Spaghetti Sauce and German Chocolate Candyhttp://gshort.click/isna/6/o.png

You aren't the first to mention spaghetti sauce from Aldi's. Are there different kinds? What makes it stand out?

tomwed
05-14-2018, 03:32 PM
You aren't the first to mention spaghetti sauce from Aldi's. Are there different kinds? What makes it stand out?I just opened up the jar and tasted it. I bought the basil, garlic and onions. It's slightly sweet and has little bits of the veggies. $1.39 I think. Look for the orecchiette for a great combo.

billmcnall
05-14-2018, 06:54 PM
Fresh Salmon.

tomwed
05-14-2018, 08:25 PM
Fresh Salmon.
Starting wed I think, they are selling on the plank for$10/lb,
I've never cooked that way but my son raves about it.

logdog
05-16-2018, 04:43 PM
Starting wed I think, they are selling on the plank for$10/lb,
I've never cooked that way but my son raves about it.

I like crispy skin but I don't think my dentures could handle crispy plank. Although probably a good source for fiber...