jmcquown wrote:
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
way across town?
Jill
Whatever happens we're ***sure*** you'll find something to kvetch about, Jill...
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
way across town?
Jill
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the way across town?
Jill
GM wrote:
jmcquown wrote:
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
way across town?
Jill
Whatever happens we're ***sure*** you'll find something to kvetch about,
Jill...
Shut up dammit! She's really a nice lady and could benefit from your
guidance if you'd learn her ways before attacking her. We just have to find
a way to drill through that tungsten carbide shell on her.
I leave this thought with you GM: Some people learn late in life how to get along with others, and some never do. You could make a difference.
It's a hard passage, because they have lived a lifetime of bitterness. Not easy to cast this off. Think about it.
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
way across town?
Jill
jmcquown wrote:
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
way across town?
JillYou may or may not like it. Just keep an open mind and not compare it
to Publix or any regional large chain.
Some things will make you think of the national brands, the packaging is
so similar. English muffins packages make me think of Thomas' muffins as
do their Benton (house brand) of vanilla wafers look like the national
brand Nilla wafers. I'm not impressed with their eggs simply because
their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold as large. No problem with their taste or freshness, just their size.
jmcquown wrote:
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
the way across town?
JillYou may or may not like it. Just keep an open mind and not compare it
to Publix or any regional large chain.
Some things will make you think of the national brands, the packaging is
so similar. English muffins packages make me think of Thomas' muffins as
do their Benton (house brand) of vanilla wafers look like the national
brand Nilla wafers. I'm not impressed with their eggs simply because
their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold as large. No problem with their taste or freshness, just their size.
On 2/28/2024 6:44 PM, ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
jmcquown wrote:Thanks, I wasn't really thinking about comparing it to any local supermarkets. Just wondering if it would be worth the drive. Most things aren't. LOL
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:You may or may not like it. Just keep an open mind and not compare it
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
way across town?
Jill
to Publix or any regional large chain.
Some things will make you think of the national brands, the packaging is
so similar. English muffins packages make me think of Thomas' muffins as >> do their Benton (house brand) of vanilla wafers look like the national
brand Nilla wafers. I'm not impressed with their eggs simply because
their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold as large. No
problem with their taste or freshness, just their size.
Well, I wouldn't drive across town to buy eggs or English muffins or Nilla wafers. :) My boss seemed interested because of their fresh produce. Apparently Aldi was a big thing when they lived in Connecticut and they'd
buy fresh produce at Aldi.
Thinking about it, fresh produce in CT is not on the same growing schedule
as fresh produce in SC. Lots of vegetables grow here year round. There
are farm stands. I can't see fresh produce as being a reason to drive
across town to go shopping. Then again, he and his wife live not far from the upcoming Aldi. So hey, I'll let them tell me about it. If there are some great deals I'll surely hear about it. :)
Jill
On 2/28/2024 5:44 PM, ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
jmcquown wrote:
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:You may or may not like it. Just keep an open mind and not compare it
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
the way across town?
Jill
to Publix or any regional large chain.
Some things will make you think of the national brands, the packaging is
so similar. English muffins packages make me think of Thomas' muffins as >> do their Benton (house brand) of vanilla wafers look like the national
brand Nilla wafers. I'm not impressed with their eggs simply because
their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold as large. No
problem with their taste or freshness, just their size.
You are *so* full of shit. Eggs are sold by weight. An ALDI dozen
large eggs weighs the same as a Kroger dozen large eggs, 24 ounces. If
one store had eggs that were larger, it would fuck up people's baking.
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
way across town?
Jill
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
way across town?
On 2/28/2024 7:06 PM, BryanGSimmons wrote:
You are *so* full of shit. Eggs are sold by weight. An ALDI dozen
large eggs weighs the same as a Kroger dozen large eggs, 24 ounces. If
one store had eggs that were larger, it would fuck up people's baking.
Not completely true. That is the minimum. Large eggs run from 2 oz. to
2.24 oz. At 2.25 they become extra large. A dozen can vary about 2.8
oz. per dozen. At the end of the year, that 2.8 ounces sure is a lot of >weight.
On Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:52:58 -0500, Ed P <esp@snet.xxx> wrote:
On 2/28/2024 7:06 PM, BryanGSimmons wrote:
>
You are *so* full of shit. Eggs are sold by weight. An ALDI dozen
large eggs weighs the same as a Kroger dozen large eggs, 24 ounces. If
one store had eggs that were larger, it would fuck up people's baking.
Not completely true. That is the minimum. Large eggs run from 2 oz. to
2.24 oz. At 2.25 they become extra large. A dozen can vary about 2.8
oz. per dozen. At the end of the year, that 2.8 ounces sure is a lot of
weight.
When we still had chickens, they were of pretty average types, but
their eggs were bigger than the biggest type that the supermarket
sells. Shrinkflation?
On 29/02/2024 01:05, Bruce wrote:
On Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:52:58 -0500, Ed P <esp@snet.xxx> wrote:When my father was a little kid, he took care of the family chickens -
On 2/28/2024 7:06 PM, BryanGSimmons wrote:
>
You are *so* full of shit. Eggs are sold by weight. An ALDI dozen
large eggs weighs the same as a Kroger dozen large eggs, 24 ounces. If >>>> one store had eggs that were larger, it would fuck up people's baking. >>>>
Not completely true. That is the minimum. Large eggs run from 2 oz. to
2.24 oz. At 2.25 they become extra large. A dozen can vary about 2.8
oz. per dozen. At the end of the year, that 2.8 ounces sure is a lot of >>> weight.
When we still had chickens, they were of pretty average types, but
their eggs were bigger than the biggest type that the supermarket
sells. Shrinkflation?
he said that the egg size seemed to increase as the chickens grew older.
jmcquown wrote:
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
the way across town?
JillYou may or may not like it. Just keep an open mind and not compare it
to Publix or any regional large chain.
Some things will make you think of the national brands, the packaging is
so similar. English muffins packages make me think of Thomas' muffins as
do their Benton (house brand) of vanilla wafers look like the national
brand Nilla wafers. I'm not impressed with their eggs simply because
their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold as large.
On 28/02/2024 22:13, jmcquown wrote:
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:I tried an Aldi in NJ, when they first opened, a few years ago.
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
the way across town?
I wasn't particularly impressed with either the quality or prices, and
I've not tried them again.
The local NJ Lidl, though, is excellent - good quality and variety, and
low prices.
I also shop at Lidl when I'm in Scotland, and am very pleased with their quality and prices. I just wish they delivered!
On 2/28/2024 5:13 PM, jmcquown wrote:
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
the way across town?
Jill
When Aldi was opened near is in CT I tried it a couple of times and did
not like it. Crap produce, off tasting milk, injected meats. That was probably 12 years ago.
One opened about 2 miles from me a few months ago. Tried at again.
Better, but still not something I want to shop at on a regular basis.
Meats are all pre-packaged and selection was minimal. Seems they
stopped the injected crap from the past.
On 2024-02-28 4:44 p.m., ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:(snip to)
jmcquown wrote:
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:You may or may not like it. Just keep an open mind and not compare it
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
the way across town?
Jill
to Publix or any regional large chain.
brand Nilla wafers. I'm not impressed with their eggs simply because
their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold as large.
That's important for many baking recipes.
On 2024-02-28 5:54 p.m., S Viemeister wrote:
On 28/02/2024 22:13, jmcquown wrote:I looked round the Ipswich Lidl when on holiday in the UK and was not impressed.
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:I tried an Aldi in NJ, when they first opened, a few years ago.
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
the way across town?
I wasn't particularly impressed with either the quality or prices, and
I've not tried them again.
The local NJ Lidl, though, is excellent - good quality and variety,
and low prices.
I also shop at Lidl when I'm in Scotland, and am very pleased with
their quality and prices. I just wish they delivered!
However, I heard of some great wine bargains in another branch but
didn't check them out.
On 2/28/2024 8:00 PM, Ed P wrote:
On 2/28/2024 5:13 PM, jmcquown wrote:
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
the way across town?
Jill
When Aldi was opened near is in CT I tried it a couple of times and did
not like it. Crap produce, off tasting milk, injected meats. That was
probably 12 years ago.
One opened about 2 miles from me a few months ago. Tried at again.
Better, but still not something I want to shop at on a regular basis.
Meats are all pre-packaged and selection was minimal. Seems they
stopped the injected crap from the past.
Thank you, Ed. Since you live closer to me than other posters and have >shopped at Aldi both in FL and in CT, your opinion counts for a lot! I
don't think I'll bother with Aldi.
On 2/28/2024 9:02 PM, Graham wrote:
On 2024-02-28 4:44 p.m., ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:(snip to)
jmcquown wrote:
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:You may or may not like it. Just keep an open mind and not compare it
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
the way across town?
Jill
to Publix or any regional large chain.
Not that I bake a lot (1), but I've never worried about the exact size of a >"large egg" when I am baking something like cornbread or any otherbrand Nilla wafers. I'm not impressed with their eggs simply because
their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold as large.
That's important for many baking recipes.
batter bread or muffins. I don't tend to make yeast breads anymore (1) but >when I do I don't recall worrying about the exact size of a "large" egg
to add to the flour for preparing the dough, either. I'll have to look
up some of my bread recipes.
On Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:52:58 -0500, Ed P <esp@snet.xxx> wrote:
On 2/28/2024 7:06 PM, BryanGSimmons wrote:
You are *so* full of shit. Eggs are sold by weight. An ALDI dozen
large eggs weighs the same as a Kroger dozen large eggs, 24 ounces. If
one store had eggs that were larger, it would fuck up people's baking.
Not completely true. That is the minimum. Large eggs run from 2 oz. to >>2.24 oz. At 2.25 they become extra large. A dozen can vary about 2.8
oz. per dozen. At the end of the year, that 2.8 ounces sure is a lot of >>weight.
When we still had chickens, they were of pretty average types, but
their eggs were bigger than the biggest type that the supermarket
sells. Shrinkflation?
On 2024-02-29, Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote:
On Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:52:58 -0500, Ed P <esp@snet.xxx> wrote:
On 2/28/2024 7:06 PM, BryanGSimmons wrote:
You are *so* full of shit. Eggs are sold by weight. An ALDI dozen
large eggs weighs the same as a Kroger dozen large eggs, 24 ounces. If >>>> one store had eggs that were larger, it would fuck up people's baking. >>>>
Not completely true. That is the minimum. Large eggs run from 2 oz. to >>>2.24 oz. At 2.25 they become extra large. A dozen can vary about 2.8 >>>oz. per dozen. At the end of the year, that 2.8 ounces sure is a lot of >>>weight.
When we still had chickens, they were of pretty average types, but
their eggs were bigger than the biggest type that the supermarket
sells. Shrinkflation?
Unlikely. Those really large eggs (and the really small ones)
end up not at the supermarket, but at the processor for liquid
egg products for bakeries and pasta making and so forth.
(1) You could also sometimes stay out of a discussion, you know.
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all the
way across town?
Unlikely. Those really large eggs (and the really small ones)
end up not at the supermarket, but at the processor for liquid
egg products for bakeries and pasta making and so forth.
On Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:01:56 GMT, Cindy Hamilton
<hamilton@invalid.com> wrote:
On 2024-02-29, Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote:
On Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:52:58 -0500, Ed P <esp@snet.xxx> wrote:
On 2/28/2024 7:06 PM, BryanGSimmons wrote:
You are *so* full of shit. Eggs are sold by weight. An ALDI dozen >>>>> large eggs weighs the same as a Kroger dozen large eggs, 24 ounces. If >>>>> one store had eggs that were larger, it would fuck up people's baking. >>>>>
Not completely true. That is the minimum. Large eggs run from 2 oz. to >>>>2.24 oz. At 2.25 they become extra large. A dozen can vary about 2.8 >>>>oz. per dozen. At the end of the year, that 2.8 ounces sure is a lot of >>>>weight.
When we still had chickens, they were of pretty average types, but
their eggs were bigger than the biggest type that the supermarket
sells. Shrinkflation?
Unlikely. Those really large eggs (and the really small ones)
end up not at the supermarket, but at the processor for liquid
egg products for bakeries and pasta making and so forth.
Those "big" eggs our chickens laid, were how I remembered normal
supermarket eggs to be. I think they've shrunk.
On 2024-02-29, Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote:
On Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:01:56 GMT, Cindy Hamilton
<hamilton@invalid.com> wrote:
On 2024-02-29, Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote:
On Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:52:58 -0500, Ed P <esp@snet.xxx> wrote:
On 2/28/2024 7:06 PM, BryanGSimmons wrote:
You are *so* full of shit. Eggs are sold by weight. An ALDI dozen >>>>>> large eggs weighs the same as a Kroger dozen large eggs, 24 ounces. If >>>>>> one store had eggs that were larger, it would fuck up people's baking. >>>>>>
Not completely true. That is the minimum. Large eggs run from 2 oz. to >>>>>2.24 oz. At 2.25 they become extra large. A dozen can vary about 2.8 >>>>>oz. per dozen. At the end of the year, that 2.8 ounces sure is a lot of >>>>>weight.
When we still had chickens, they were of pretty average types, but
their eggs were bigger than the biggest type that the supermarket
sells. Shrinkflation?
Unlikely. Those really large eggs (and the really small ones)
end up not at the supermarket, but at the processor for liquid
egg products for bakeries and pasta making and so forth.
Those "big" eggs our chickens laid, were how I remembered normal
supermarket eggs to be. I think they've shrunk.
Perhaps everything has changed since your memories were laid down,
but the current size parameters are:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_egg_sizes
Australia has more size ranges; perhaps that's the difference.
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
the way across town?
Jill
On 2/28/2024 9:02 PM, Graham wrote:
On 2024-02-28 4:44 p.m., ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
jmcquown wrote:
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving
all the way across town?
Jill
You may or may not like it. Just keep an open mind and not
compare it to Publix or any regional large chain.
(snip to)
brand Nilla wafers. I'm not impressed with their eggs simply
because their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold
as large.
That's important for many baking recipes.
Not that I bake a lot, but I've never worried about the exact size of
a "large egg" when I am baking something like cornbread or any other
batter bread or muffins. I don't tend to make yeast breads anymore
but when I do I don't recall worrying about the exact size of a
"large" egg to add to the flour for preparing the dough, either.
I'll have to look up some of my bread recipes.
Jill
On 29/02/2024 02:08, Graham wrote:
On 2024-02-28 5:54 p.m., S Viemeister wrote:
On 28/02/2024 22:13, jmcquown wrote:
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving
all the way across town?
I tried an Aldi in NJ, when they first opened, a few years ago.
I wasn't particularly impressed with either the quality or
prices, and I've not tried them again.
The local NJ Lidl, though, is excellent - good quality and
variety, and low prices. I also shop at Lidl when I'm in
Scotland, and am very pleased with their quality and prices. I
just wish they delivered!
I looked round the Ipswich Lidl when on holiday in the UK and was
not impressed. However, I heard of some great wine bargains in
another branch but didn't check them out.
They do seem to vary. The one in Thurso stocks quite a lot of
locally-grown produce, and Scottish meats and dairy products. The NJ
one stocks some local produce, but not quite as much as the place in
Thurso - NJ is losing its 'Garden State' identity.
On 2/28/2024 8:00 PM, Ed P wrote:
On 2/28/2024 5:13 PM, jmcquown wrote:
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving
all the way across town?
Jill
When Aldi was opened near is in CT I tried it a couple of times and
did not like it. Crap produce, off tasting milk, injected meats.Â
That was probably 12 years ago.
One opened about 2 miles from me a few months ago. Tried at again. Better, but still not something I want to shop at on a regular
basis.
Meats are all pre-packaged and selection was minimal. Seems they
stopped the injected crap from the past.
Thank you, Ed. Since you live closer to me than other posters and
have shopped at Aldi both in FL and in CT, your opinion counts for a
lot! I don't think I'll bother with Aldi.
Jill
jmcquown wrote :
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving all
the way across town?
No.
But if you're in that part of town for other reasons, stop in for a
look. Not Trader Joe's, by a long shot, but some of their imported
stuff is unique and worthwhile (eg. at Christmas, German cookies and chocolates).
Dairy and eggs are always cheaper than Kroger. In spite of what Joan
says, the english muffins always leave a bitter taste in my mouth and
are not worth buying (YMMV). In general Benton's cookies and Clancy's
snacks are worth buying (haven't had a Lay's potato chip in years).
Benner tea bags are good, but am not a tea connoisseur (YMMV). Nuts
and dried fruit are always on the list of things to buy. Lemon/lime
juice is much cheaper than Kroger AND lower quality, but acceptable
(YMMV). Their sugar is beet sugar, which always smells bad to me, no
matter where you buy it. Flour is cheap and low gluten content for
all purpose flour. Tater tots have been out of stock FOREVER.
We don't make a special trip for Aldi but do buy when in that part of
town.
jmcquown wrote:
On 2/28/2024 9:02 PM, Graham wrote:
On 2024-02-28 4:44 p.m., ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:(snip to)
jmcquown wrote:
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:You may or may not like it. Just keep an open mind and not
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth driving
all the way across town?
Jill
compare it to Publix or any regional large chain.
Not that I bake a lot, but I've never worried about the exact size ofbrand Nilla wafers. I'm not impressed with their eggs simply
because their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be sold
as large.
That's important for many baking recipes.
a "large egg" when I am baking something like cornbread or any other
batter bread or muffins. I don't tend to make yeast breads anymore
but when I do I don't recall worrying about the exact size of a
"large" egg to add to the flour for preparing the dough, either.
I'll have to look up some of my bread recipes.
Jill
Like you, I don't worry on the size of the egg when baking breads
(yeast). A lot of my bread recipes don't use any eggs.
Oh, while thinking of it. 1 quarter for the cart and bring your own
bags.
On 2/29/2024 2:28 PM, cshenk wrote:
jmcquown wrote:
On 2/28/2024 9:02 PM, Graham wrote:
On 2024-02-28 4:44 p.m., ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
jmcquown wrote:
Building plans were approved on Monday 2/26/24:
http://tinyurl.com/yc6majej
The big question: is the pricing at Aldi's really worth
driving all the way across town?
Jill
You may or may not like it. Just keep an open mind and not
compare it to Publix or any regional large chain.
(snip to)
brand Nilla wafers. I'm not impressed with their eggs simply because their large eggs are on the lowest size to still be
sold as large.
That's important for many baking recipes.
Not that I bake a lot, but I've never worried about the exact
size of a "large egg" when I am baking something like cornbread
or any other batter bread or muffins. I don't tend to make yeast
breads anymore but when I do I don't recall worrying about the
exact size of a "large" egg to add to the flour for preparing the
dough, either. I'll have to look up some of my bread recipes.
Jill
Like you, I don't worry on the size of the egg when baking breads
(yeast). A lot of my bread recipes don't use any eggs.
Oh, while thinking of it. 1 quarter for the cart and bring your own
bags.
:) I always bring my own reusable washable cloth bags.
Jill
jmcquown wrote:
:) I always bring my own reusable washable cloth bags.
Jill
I keep forgetting when I go to BJ's! Ah well.
On 3/1/2024 2:26 PM, cshenk wrote:
jmcquown wrote:
:) I always bring my own reusable washable cloth bags.
Jill
I keep forgetting when I go to BJ's! Ah well.
I keep them in the car. Sometimes I take an ice pack too.
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