queenofkings
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Post by queenofkings on Jun 27, 2014 14:50:15 GMT
I know we have had a thread about this in the past but that was a long time ago. And since Aldi is the "brother" store to Trader Joe - what do you like to buy from there? I've recently started shopping there to save money.
So far we have tried and been happy with:
Pudding cups
Milk
Butter
Yogurt tubes (like GoGurt)
Frozen Egg "McMuffin" sandwiches - my 8 yr old had one and said he liked then better than McDonalds (don't know if that's saying anything! LOL)
Frozen skinny green beans
Savoritz snack crackers (they were the assorted box)
I still have a bunch of things that I've purchased that haven't been used yet, so I'll update.
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Post by gardengoddess on Jun 27, 2014 15:08:25 GMT
Fruit
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 15:18:25 GMT
The only thing I haven't cared for is their beef. A lot of their off brand stuff is actually made by the name brand companies. A clerk told me that their chicken is Tyson.
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queenofkings
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Post by queenofkings on Jun 27, 2014 15:41:21 GMT
The only thing I haven't cared for is their beef. A lot of their off brand stuff is actually made by the name brand companies. A clerk told me that their chicken is Tyson. Is it ALL the beef you haven't cared for or a certain type? (Ground beef, steaks, etc) I bought some 90% lean ground beef yesterday. Crossing my fingers that it will be ok. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 17:25:30 GMT
The only thing I haven't cared for is their beef. A lot of their off brand stuff is actually made by the name brand companies. A clerk told me that their chicken is Tyson. Is it ALL the beef you haven't cared for or a certain type? (Ground beef, steaks, etc) I bought some 90% lean ground beef yesterday. Crossing my fingers that it will be ok. Specifically their ground beef and their cubed steak. It was a texture thing, I just didn't care for it. Can't really explain it. Idon't like meijers, either for that same reason. I guess I have a thing with texture. Lol |
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Post by rumplesnat on Jun 27, 2014 18:48:59 GMT
Eggs! Always the cheapest around. I generally by 6 dozen at a time and often I find them for $1.19/dozen. Expiration date is well in the future, too.
Their English muffins are freaking amazing!!! We all go nuts over them and I will be sad when the baby is born and I start avoiding white flour again. LOL They're better than any other brand on the market.
Always buy:
cottage cheese
specialty cheeses (gouda, feta, etc.)
whipped cream cheese
zucchini
portobello mushrooms
baby carrots
bananas
strawberries
avocados
baking products (sugar, flour, baking soda, pure vanilla extract, etc.)
mayonnaise (swear it's just like Hellman's)
tissues
single ply toilet paper (and I'm a fussy tp gal)
chips (potato and tortilla)
their Belgium chocolate is fantastic!
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Post by tiffygirl on Jun 27, 2014 20:07:08 GMT
I love their produce, vanilla yogurt covered raisins (they are like candy, so good,) chocolate covered pretzels, cashews, almonds, potato & kettle chips, cheeses, choceur brand chocolate bars and the donut shop-type coffee was good.
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Jun 27, 2014 20:21:09 GMT
Their oven roasted unsalted almonds are a staple for me when I'm scrapping.
I also buy their butter, cheeses, eggs, frozen waffles, tortillas & taco shells, taco seasoning, canned veggies & TP. Probably more, but that's all I can think of off the top of my head.
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Post by alexa11 on Jun 29, 2014 15:08:20 GMT
ALDI
Salt and pepper kettle chips
Produce
And the Havarti Dill cheese is delicious and of course cheap!
I don't like the brown sugar- had a weird smell and texture.
Oh and those chocolate chili bars are yummy.
Bought that monster bottle of Sangria for 5.99, but haven't opened it, yet.
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Post by melanell on Jun 29, 2014 20:46:36 GMT
Produce
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stellalou
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Post by stellalou on Jun 29, 2014 20:48:43 GMT
I just got back from Aldi- our favorites are
Butter
Thick Cut Bacon- the ONLY bacon I will make at home now- it is so good.
Milk- we go through 3 gallons per week
Bagel Chips
Sour Cream, cheese butter- we buy most of our dairy there
pork chops
whole tysons chickens
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Post by oaksong on Jun 29, 2014 20:53:49 GMT
Among produce and cheeses, two items that are always on our list are soy creamer and vanilla Greek yoghurt. Then of course, Strawberry Mochi Ice Cream is a must!
A couple of things I just got recently are Lavender Salt Scrub (heavenly!) and Coconut Body Butter. Had to get another Body Butter today because DD took mine.
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Post by zeutdog86 on Jun 29, 2014 21:11:24 GMT
We buy everything weekly at Aldi with the exception of meat and yogurt. I'm sure the yogurt is good but I only eat a specific kind and DH is not impressed with the meat. I have only had one issue with anything we purchased and it was bread that molded before the due date. (I should have known as it was buy one get one…a rarity at Aldi!). They took it back with no questions asked. The beauty of Aldi is their guarantee. If you don't like it, take it back!
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Post by Scrapbrat on Jun 29, 2014 21:19:58 GMT
I am not crazy about our Aldi. It is kind of run down and dirty. But their refrigerated biscuits in a tube are fantastic. I'm sure that's cuz they're full of fat, but still.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2014 21:26:49 GMT
We have a brand new Aldi and it's great! The store is big and the aisles are wide. And it's only 3 miles from my house. We like the oven roasted unsalted almonds and dried fruit. I can use them to snack on as is or in trail mix. I also like their selection of cheeses. I was introduced to Dubliner cheese by Aldi, and I'll always be grateful!  |
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Post by Laura in OK on Jun 29, 2014 21:29:03 GMT
I've only been to one Aldi. It was the first one built, but I wasn't impressed! It was dirty, rundown. I probably need to give one of the newer stores a chance.
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Post by Jubel on Jun 29, 2014 22:10:21 GMT
We like their Simply Nature organic line.
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Post by betsy on Jun 29, 2014 22:18:52 GMT
We do most of our shopping at Aldi, except for some meat, but we don't eat a ton of meat. There hasn't been anything that we've tried and hated. Cereals, snacks are all great, produce and dairy is a much lower price.
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