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| Author: | IkeSouth [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:17 pm ] |
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i go there to get some steak hopefully with a little horse meat in it, and i grab a tub of the select brand strawberry licorice as i walked by it holy fuck is that shit bomb.... |
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| Author: | Peoria Matt [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
+1 |
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| Author: | Juice's Lecture Notes [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
I've noticed that Aldi ALWAYS has Jewel(s) beat on the price of milk. Sometimes it's not even close. |
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| Author: | pittmike [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
Nothing wrong with Aldi. Was there tonight. |
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| Author: | Hank Scorpio [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:54 pm ] |
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Aldi produce is pretty horrendous but we buy just about everything else there. I used to be against it because it looked so ghetto but I actually prefer some of their items. Their generic hostess cupcakes are better than the real thing. |
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| Author: | Peoria Matt [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
Owned by Trader Joe's |
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| Author: | pittmike [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
I want to say it was one of you guys that said their cookies are good copies of Girl Scout cookies. Anyway the one here is about a month old and it’s nice. |
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| Author: | Hank Scorpio [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
Peoria Matt wrote: Owned by Trader Joe's Sort of. They are both owned by German grocery companies that used to be part of the same company. Like Adidas and Puma... same thing happened to Aldi, the brothers split because one wanted to sell cigarettes and one didn't. So it became Aldi Nord and Aldi Sur. Aldi Nord came over to USA and kept their European model as Aldi, Aldi Sur came over and opened up shop as Trader Joe's and went Americanized. And that is way more than you wanted to know about the history of Aldi. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
Hank Scorpio wrote: Peoria Matt wrote: Owned by Trader Joe's Sort of. They are both owned by German grocery companies that used to be part of the same company. Like Adidas and Puma... same thing happened to Aldi, the brothers split because one wanted to sell cigarettes and one didn't. So it became Aldi Nord and Aldi Sur. Aldi Nord came over to USA and kept their European model as Aldi, Aldi Sur came over and opened up shop as Trader Joe's and went Americanized. 
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
Aldi Ritz are better than actual Ritz. The Cheez-Its are good too. |
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| Author: | Hank Scorpio [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:26 pm ] |
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Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: Aldi Ritz are better than actual Ritz. The Cheez-Its are good too. Savoritz!!!!! Hell yeah! |
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| Author: | Zippy-The-Pinhead [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
Their thick-cut bacon is awesome. It’s great around the holidays for interesting appetizers as well. |
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:32 pm ] |
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Hank Scorpio wrote: Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: Aldi Ritz are better than actual Ritz. The Cheez-Its are good too. Savoritz!!!!! Hell yeah! Yep. |
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| Author: | Peoria Matt [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
Hank Scorpio wrote: Peoria Matt wrote: Owned by Trader Joe's Sort of. They are both owned by German grocery companies that used to be part of the same company. Like Adidas and Puma... same thing happened to Aldi, the brothers split because one wanted to sell cigarettes and one didn't. So it became Aldi Nord and Aldi Sur. Aldi Nord came over to USA and kept their European model as Aldi, Aldi Sur came over and opened up shop as Trader Joe's and went Americanized. And that is way more than you wanted to know about the history of Aldi. I now know my go-to guy for Aldi. So what's the scoop on Kirkland booze? You got anything on that? |
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| Author: | Zippy-The-Pinhead [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
Peoria Matt wrote: Hank Scorpio wrote: Peoria Matt wrote: Owned by Trader Joe's Sort of. They are both owned by German grocery companies that used to be part of the same company. Like Adidas and Puma... same thing happened to Aldi, the brothers split because one wanted to sell cigarettes and one didn't. So it became Aldi Nord and Aldi Sur. Aldi Nord came over to USA and kept their European model as Aldi, Aldi Sur came over and opened up shop as Trader Joe's and went Americanized. And that is way more than you wanted to know about the history of Aldi. I now know my go-to guy for Aldi. So what's the scoop on Kirkland booze? You got anything on that? I don’t know about Kirkland’s but I can tell you not to buy Irish Cream from Aldi. |
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| Author: | Hank Scorpio [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
The Aldi wine wasn't terrible. |
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| Author: | Furious Styles [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
The egg noodles are phenomenal.  These are $2.50 for a 4-pack. Goes well with vodka. |
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| Author: | Caller Bob [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:23 pm ] |
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Hank Scorpio wrote: Peoria Matt wrote: Owned by Trader Joe's Sort of. They are both owned by German grocery companies that used to be part of the same company. Like Adidas and Puma... same thing happened to Aldi, the brothers split because one wanted to sell cigarettes and one didn't. So it became Aldi Nord and Aldi Sur. Aldi Nord came over to USA and kept their European model as Aldi, Aldi Sur came over and opened up shop as Trader Joe's and went Americanized. And that is way more than you wanted to know about the history of Aldi. I know you are trying to fill the void...but you're no denis. |
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| Author: | SpiralStairs [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:28 pm ] |
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Hank Scorpio wrote: Aldi produce is pretty horrendous but we buy just about everything else there. I used to be against it because it looked so ghetto but I actually prefer some of their items. Their generic hostess cupcakes are better than the real thing. Their produce is hit or miss. Onions, potatoes they somehow always seem to fuck up. Their fruit is mostly OK. |
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| Author: | Drake LaRrieta [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
They are remodeling a bunch of their stores and trying to make them yuppier. They want to position the company as a cheap organic alternative to Whole Foods. But one thing you should know is that the milk and eggs prices vary from store to store. I've been to a couple stores that are within 15 minutes of each other and it was $1 difference on the milk and $.75 difference on the eggs. Aldi has plans to take over the United States because there is a portion of the country where they have yet to open stores. I think people like the store because $20 gets you a decent amount of stuff, whereas $20 at Trader Joe's or Jewel gets you in some cases only 4 or 5 items. Aldi is cheaper than Walmart on store brand products, but you have to watch it because Aldi has some name brand stuff in there that is completely overpriced. People sometimes fall into the "It's Aldi it must be cheap" trap. |
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| Author: | Juice's Lecture Notes [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
Peoria Matt wrote: Hank Scorpio wrote: Peoria Matt wrote: Owned by Trader Joe's Sort of. They are both owned by German grocery companies that used to be part of the same company. Like Adidas and Puma... same thing happened to Aldi, the brothers split because one wanted to sell cigarettes and one didn't. So it became Aldi Nord and Aldi Sur. Aldi Nord came over to USA and kept their European model as Aldi, Aldi Sur came over and opened up shop as Trader Joe's and went Americanized. And that is way more than you wanted to know about the history of Aldi. I now know my go-to guy for Aldi. So what's the scoop on Kirkland booze? You got anything on that? From what I've read Kirkland is like Cameron Hughes writ large when it comes to hooch. |
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| Author: | SpiralStairs [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
A DOZEN EGGS SHOULD COST MORE THAN 36 FUCKING CENTS. |
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| Author: | IkeSouth [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
That's because it used to be cheap everything. As a kid, we went there because we were poor. They had weird food and it was lower quality than logli. A lot of it tasted like crap. But over a decade ago they really went hell bent on food quality. It's pretty remarkable, because I'm starting to favor their food more than anywhere else, cost not even a factor. But it did drive up prices. I don't think they're cheap anymore, but I never feel ripped off when I get home. (Fuck you pick and save) |
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| Author: | Zippy-The-Pinhead [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
Is anyone here old enough to remember when Jewel first started carrying generic products? It was a designated “generic”aisle and all of the products had white labels with black writing (ie Green Beans, Cola, etc.). |
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| Author: | Seacrest [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:44 pm ] |
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Zippy-The-Pinhead wrote: Is anyone here old enough to remember when Jewel first started carrying generic products? It was a designated “generic”aisle and all of the products had white labels with black writing (ie Green Beans, Cola, etc.). Yes. And their sweetened Iced Tea was awesome. How about some bacon recipes Zippy? |
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| Author: | Zippy-The-Pinhead [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
Seacrest wrote: Zippy-The-Pinhead wrote: Is anyone here old enough to remember when Jewel first started carrying generic products? It was a designated “generic”aisle and all of the products had white labels with black writing (ie Green Beans, Cola, etc.). Yes. And their sweetened Iced Tea was awesome. How about some bacon recipes Zippy? I don’t really have any bacon recipes other than a recommended method for thick cut bacon. Foil covered cookie sheet. 350 degree oven. 8-10 slices placed side by side (not touching or they’ll stick together) Cook for approximately 20 minutes and check when you begin to smell the sweet scent of bacon. Flip once and return. Take out when it looks done to your liking. Place in paper towel in fold of newspaper to catch remaining grease. Bacon comes out perfect with minimal shrinkage Added bonus: in winter, put foil and pan in garage and it will solidify quickly for simple disposal. |
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| Author: | newper [ Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
Zippy, I will do you one better. Take some old bread and cut it up in bite size squares... toss within the bacon grease and salt a little bit. Back in the oven for 7-10 minutes, toss it once while you wait. Best croutons you've ever had. Ever. |
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| Author: | doug - evergreen park [ Fri Dec 08, 2017 8:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
I was told that many of the cereals and snacks come from the same facilities as the mainstream brands, simply re-branded. Kinda like that wine thing that Berns live reads for... |
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| Author: | Hockey Gay [ Fri Dec 08, 2017 8:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
Frank Coztansa wrote: Hank Scorpio wrote: Peoria Matt wrote: Owned by Trader Joe's Sort of. They are both owned by German grocery companies that used to be part of the same company. Like Adidas and Puma... same thing happened to Aldi, the brothers split because one wanted to sell cigarettes and one didn't. So it became Aldi Nord and Aldi Sur. Aldi Nord came over to USA and kept their European model as Aldi, Aldi Sur came over and opened up shop as Trader Joe's and went Americanized. 
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| Author: | Killer V [ Fri Dec 08, 2017 8:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: aldi |
Aldi's is forever etched into my head as your number one source for toxic Chinese pasta. |
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