Bobo Bonobo® wrote:
> On Nov 7, 7:45 pm, Tara > wrote:
>> On Wed, 7 Nov 2007 20:09:18 -0500, "cybercat" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> I see they carry what they call "private" brands. Any items particularly
>>> good in these Aldi brands?
>> I do a big stock up trip to Aldi's once a month or so to stock my
>> pantry and freezer. We like:
>>
>> peanut butter
>
> Their PB is garbage. Look at the ingredients, "partially
> hydrogenated..."

most PB I've seen that is not specifically "natural" has that in it.

>
>> macaroni and cheese
>> cereal
>> salad dressing
>> diced fruit cups
>> mandarin oranges
>
>> eggs
>> butter
>> milk
>
> They are usually the best place to buy eggs, butter, milk.
>
>> cheese
>> tortillas
>> graham crackers / Ritz style crackers / Saltines
>
> Most/nearly all are full of trans-fats.
>

True, but again, typical of what you would find in any supermarket.

>> oatmeal
>> applesauce
>> yogurt -- my husband and sons really like their yogurt
>
> You are lucky. My 5 YO is spoiled on good yogurt.
>

pretentious much? not everyone can afford 4 bucks a quart for the good
stuff.

>> canned veggies -- French cut green beans, sweet peas, carrots, mixed
>> veggies -- I don't like these but my boys do
>> chicken nuggets
>> fish sticks
>> ground turkey
>> frozen waffles and French toast sticks
>
> Again, beware the "partially hydrogenated..."
>
>> canned soup
>
> "partially hydrogenated..."
>
>> rice
>
> Their white rice is cheap. Only ethnic grocers are cheaper.
>
>> pasta
>> tuna
>> laundry detergent
>
> Their laundry detergent might work, but it sure stinks.
>
>> liquid dishwasher detergent
>>
>> We did not like:
>> bread
>> powdered dishwasher detergent
>> Bisquick type mix
>
> Bisquick type mix is bad news no matter what. "partially
> hydrogenated..."
>
> Also, don't buy their enhanced beef. ALDI is a store for poor
> people.

It's a store for people who don;t feel like paying twice as much for the
same stuff they would find on an average supermarket shelf. Poor people
shop at the corner store because they have no car.

> Everything is cheap, you have to bring your own bags and bag
> your own stuff. The selection is limited.
> One of the best bargains is the frozen 20oz. game hens/$1.69.
>> Tara
>
> --Bryan
>


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Sarah Gray