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On Nov 7, 7:09 pm, "cybercat" > wrote:
> Going tomorrow for the first time to take a look at the hams and turkeys. (I
> am doing Thanksgiving dinner this year.) They have butterballs for $1.29 a
> pound, and Smithfield hams, too. Shanks (1.19 a lb) and butts (1.29 a lb).
> No idea what the difference is.
>
> I see they carry what they call "private" brands. Any items particularly
> good in these Aldi brands?
>
> I know I have to take my own bags and a quarter for the cart rental.
> Anything else?


I went into our Aldi's once, and that was enough. I didn't recognize
a single brand and the whole place smelled like sour milk. No thanks.

N.