On Nov 7, 7:45 pm, Tara > wrote:
> On Wed, 7 Nov 2007 20:09:18 -0500, "cybercat" >
> wrote:
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> >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..."

> 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.

> oatmeal
> applesauce
> yogurt -- my husband and sons really like their yogurt

You are lucky. My 5 YO is spoiled on good yogurt.

> 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. 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