I would like to get back to Aldi soon
@GardenGerty (157691)
United States
November 12, 2018 7:54pm CST
My image is of a one pound bag of asparagus I got in Aldi the last time I went.
Asparagus is never very cheap even in the spring. I usually spend at least $1.99 per pound for it. This bag cost $1.69.
It was already cleaned and trimmed. You were to cook it in the packages.
So we had delicious asparagus for several meals last week.
I even put it in an egg casserole.
I like the things I find at Aldi.
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@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
13 Nov 18
They are a really good store, in my opinion.
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@JudyEv (326275)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Nov 18
@GardenGerty We have used them here and in Ireland.
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@JudyEv (326275)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Nov 18
@playertwo Yes, there are quite a few around now.
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@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
13 Nov 18
I am need to clean out my deep freeze.
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@porwest (78759)
• United States
15 Nov 18
@GardenGerty Mine is getting a bit unruly as well. Hard to find stuff.
@Tina30219 (81545)
• Onaway, Michigan
13 Nov 18
I love asparagus we have it growing on the side of the road where we live and only certain people know of it. I like it grilled it is really good
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@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
13 Nov 18
I hope to. I also want to get eggs. I only paid 59 cents per dozen last time.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
14 Nov 18
@GardenGerty oh wow. A dozen eggs here will cost around $2-3
@RasmaSandra (73774)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Nov 18
Too bad there is no such store around here. I love asparagus so I just have to have the canned variety.
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@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
13 Nov 18
I am surprised they are not there yet. They are part of a corporation with Trader Joe's. Canned is good, but I do love fresh.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82181)
• Rupert, Idaho
13 Nov 18
I'm not a fan of asparagus, nor do I have an Aldi near by...but that sounds like a great deal!
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@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
13 Nov 18
Asparagus is an acquired taste. Aldi is great for bargains.
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@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
13 Nov 18
@MommyOfEli2013 We do not have any Winco stores around here. Aldi started in Germany and does have some imported foods. I like a lot of their stuff, but some things I could do without.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82181)
• Rupert, Idaho
13 Nov 18
@GardenGerty Well I am picky as it is, lol....I guess for us it is Winco that is great for bargains.
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@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
13 Nov 18
This was to cook in the package, they were done, but still crisp and firm. Not mushy. I also have steamed it, over hot salted water. One produce manager suggesting laying it on a baking sheet and roasting it. Also very good.
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
15 Dec 18
Aldi can have good quality vegetables like asparagus. I am pleased that you were able to use it in your casserole. I rarely go to Aldi because it isn't within walking distance. I sometimes drive down to Asda which is close to a lot of other shops I need to go to like Home Bargains.
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@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
16 Dec 18
It is important to manage our resources by not driving too often or too far. Nothing is in walking distance from where I live.
@allknowing (130195)
• India
13 Nov 18
You should go for bulk as travel will cost you too.
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@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
14 Nov 18
We plan several stops in the area when we go to Aldi, so that helps with travel expense.I have to be able to use the fresh food while it is still fresh, though or have time to prepare and freeze it.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16549)
• China
13 Nov 18
Here asparagus is expensive too,because it is meant to be anticancer vegetable.
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@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
13 Nov 18
It has a short growing season as well. Yes, I have heard that it is anti cancer. So are some mushrooms.
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@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
13 Nov 18
You are such a great bargain hunter, I am surprised. You ought to go once just to try it.
@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
13 Nov 18
These were brought up from Mexico, so their season is different than ours. Here it will be June before we can pick it locally again.
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@LadyDuck (459635)
• Switzerland
14 Nov 18
@GardenGerty The asparagus are traditionally eaten for Easter here, the season is from mid March.
@MarshaMusselman (38663)
• Midland, Michigan
13 Nov 18
We have one around the corner from work but I don't intend to shop there. I work in a grocery store and we've had asparagus for .99 cent per pound before and we sell our of it quick when that happens.
What is your egg casserole you add it to sometimes? I've never heard of an egg casserole before.
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@GardenGerty (157691)
• United States
13 Nov 18
It is also called a crustless quiche. Basically saute whatever veggies you want, and any meat, like bacon bits or sausage crumbles. Stir up eggs and milk with seasonings, pour it over veggies and top with shredded cheese if you like. Bake until eggs are done. Eat with meat sides or potatoes.or fruit, what ever.
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@MarshaMusselman (38663)
• Midland, Michigan
13 Nov 18
@GardenGerty ok, understood. I've made many quiches before. I've never tried a crustless one though. I may have to check that out.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
13 Nov 18
I cut my grocery bill down to 1/4 what it used to be by shopping at Aldi
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