SUM MER 2015
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with our
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Here comes
the Summer
magazine
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recipes
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24
PAGES
of irresistible
RECIPES
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When we say...
...Irish, we mean
that all our fresh
meat has been reared
on farms in the
republic of
ireland.
ALDI COMMITMENT Our commitment
to the process means we can guarantee
the quality of the meat in all our stores.
Our 60 Day Guarantee means that if
you’re not happy, you can return your
product with a receipt and we will give
you your money back.
ALDI SUPPLIERS We like to handpick
our meat suppliers: it’s our way of
building trusting relationships that
guarantee quality and care. For instance,
all our beef has been packed in state-ofthe-art facilities in Co Tipperary for
over 10 years now.
ALDI FRESH MEAT IS AS IRISH AS...
...never wanting to be the first person
to hang up the phone. The inability to
take a compliment. Not wanting to
cause a fuss. It is as Irish as knowing that
exceptional quality and unbeatable value is
of utmost importance to our customers.
100% ASSURED What are the standards behind the Bord Bia Quality Mark?
In addition to meeting the legal requirements, farmers are audited against a range of standards including animal health, welfare and
traceability, inspection and testing, hygiene and good manufacturing practice. (Source BordBia.ie)
The Bord Bia Quality Mark tells a story of how products bearing the Mark have been produced with the highest level of care and
attention from the farm until they arrive at the shop shelf. It is also the story of high quality standards, against which members of the
Quality Assurance Schemes are audited by Bord Bia, which gives you peace of mind when shopping.
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welcome
p23
A Warm
Welcome
W
elcome to your Aldi Let’s Eat
Magazine, showcasing our
new Summer eating range. We
know you’re going to love the hints,
tips and delicious recipes that follow.
So, who are we?
p7
We are your local supermarket that
works hard to deliver your fresh, Irish,
quality product.
Our business is founded on the
principles of local, value, fresh,
quality and range.
Contents
Where can you find us?
2
The Season of Plenty
In every county of the Republic of
Ireland, in 114 Irish stores, and our
number is growing every day.
4 Summer BBQ
The freshest fruit and tastiest veg,
now in season and ready to enjoy
Summer is here: Let’s Eat!
Bare feet, warm sun and the best
company: our Let’s Eat BBQ range!
From all of us at Aldi Ireland
10 Six Ways...
...to supercharge your summer
11 Treat Yourself
Join our story...
Sweet recipes, made for indulgence
For more ideas, recipes and to find
out more about our range of great
Irish and international products:
Our online home: aldi.ie
follow us @Aldi_Ireland
find us on Facebook at Aldi Ireland
Made with love
“My favourite part
of shooting these
recipes? Eating
them afterwards the Salted Caramel
Brownies (pg 13)
particularly!
Mark Duggan
PHOTOGRAPHER
“I’ve taken care
to select Aldi’s
most delicious
summer tipples:
I hope you enjoy
them as much
as I intend to!”
Tom Doorley
WINE EXPERT
16 Salad Days
Seasonal salads and delicious dips
17 Sunday Best
...to celebrate with us at an
Aldi special occasion lunch
21 Power to the People
Need a lift? Try our energising
recipes, bursting with goodness
to power up your day
25 Pack up and Go
Fill your picnic basket with food
designed to enjoy outdoors
28 Days of Freedom
Fun for all the family – and free!
29 Safe in the Sun
Our effective, affordable sun care
30 Garden Heaven
Aldi’s tips for the green-fingered
32 More Reasons...
to Like Aldi this summer
Meet just some of this issue’s makers: our Irish suppliers and creative team
“My definition of
summer happiness:
the smell of freshlycut grass as we light
the BBQ.”
John Bonner
MULRINES
JUICES, SUPPLIER
TO ALDI
Head of Creative Communications Elaine Prendeville
Creative Director David Gibbons
Photographer Mark Duggan
Food Editor & Food Stylist Aoife McElwain
Food Stylist Jette Virdi
“One of my
favourite collections
of flavours can be
found on the giant
antipasti board
(page 15).”
“The perfect
afternoon? Sitting
in the sun eating a
generous bowl of ice
cream – raspberry
ripple, please!”
FOOD EDITOR
SILVER PAIL,
SUPPLIER TO ALDI
Aoife
McElwain
Louise Pickford
Published by Harmonia Ltd.
Rosemount House, Dundrum Road,
Dundrum, Dublin 14, Ireland
Tel. 01 240 5300 Fax 01 661 9757
www.harmonia.ie
“Summer is here,
and with it great
food in the garden
with a cool glass of
craft beer.”
David Gibbons
CREATIVE
DIRECTOR
Chairwoman Norah Casey
CEO Ciaran Casey
Publishing Director Rachel Supple
Financial Controller Regina Madden
Studio Director Simon Baillie
Circulation Manager Sinéad Behan
“Summer’s day?
Time to enjoy our
Specially Selected
Handmade
Farmhouse glass
jar yoghurt!”
Judith Dunne
KILLOWEN FARM,
SUPPLIER TO ALDI
“I loved styling the
prosecco sorbets
for our ‘Sunday
Best’ lunch. So
naughty yet so
good, and so simple
to put together!”
Jette Virdi
FOOD STYLIST
Let’s Eat magazine, in association with Aldi, is published by
Harmonia Ltd. © 2015 Harmonia Ltd. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in
any form or any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying,
recording or otherwise, without prior permission of the publishers.
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Here
1.
Comes the
Summer!
—
A riot of colour signals that
summer has truly arrived at an
Aldi store near you. Here’s seven
reasons to love our fresh, locallysourced fruit and vegetables
n
o
s
a
e
S
BERRY
TEMPTING
Picked locally for
their unique, juicy,
sweet flavour,
nothing says
summer like the
arrival of our fresh
Irish strawberries
and raspberries.
For some great
recipes visit aldi.ie.
OF
PLENTY
GOOD TO GROW
Aldi’s Irish strawberries are grown with love by a range
of Irish suppliers including Peter Donnellan of Wexford
Fruit Producers, Pat Clarke in Stamullen, Co Meath,
Michael Buck in Dungarvan, Co Waterford and Jack
McGuinness & Sons, a family-run fruit farm in Rush,
Co Dublin. Each grower is Bord Bia approved, and we
guarantee you’ll taste the quality!
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3.
2.
in season
TRUE BLUE
Our blueberries might be
small in stature but certainly
pack a punch. Stir a handful
into your morning porridge
or favourite breakfast cereal
to energise you for your
day. Alternatively, involve
the kids in a weekend treat
by making some blueberrytopped pancakes – yum!
HARD TO BEET
Need a lift? Beetroot is great for boosting
stamina and a rich source of nutrients and
essential minerals like iron. Its subtle, earthy
flavour is delicious in a salad while its beautiful
colour is sure to brighten up your plate.
“You cannot match the flavour and freshness
of in-season Irish produce.”
John O’Shea, Aldi vegetable supplier, Co Kilkenny
5.
4.
WATER
CARRIERS
Crisp, juicy and delicious, watermelon is
a summertime delight. Entertain dinner
party guests with watermelon and mint
cocktails or brighten up breakfast time
with this tasty ingredient served with
natural yoghurt and our granola.
DOWN TO EARTH
Grilled, baked or sautéed, our Irish
flat mushrooms make a healthy
accompaniment to any meal. Try
them stuffed, baked, or topped with
a poached egg for a decadent brunch
sure to make your Sunday delicious.
6.
STEW GOOD
TO MISS
Irish rhubarb is a
classic family favourite,
and there’s no better
time to enjoy this low
calorie vegetable, from
just €0.89 for 500g.
– MEET THE –
SUPPLIER
Kilkenny grower
Mick Gaynor
supplies our
ravishing rhubarb!
7.
COOKED TO PERFECTION
Our Irish cooking apples are versatile and tasty – baked into
a cake, pie or crumble, or stewed. To get the most nutrients
from your apples, stew them with the peels on as they are
packed with fibre. For something different, try serving them
in a savoury recipe such as apple-stuffed chicken breast.
visit aldi.ie for more great suggestions and to see our latest offers
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Sum mer
Seasoned
Chicken
Portions
€2.29
Let’s SAVOUR!
OUR BURGERS ARE
100% Irish
and MADE TO
DISAPPEAR!
Irish Beef
Quarter Pounders
€2.49
BBQ
Jumbo BBQ
Sausages
€1.99
Let’s
FLAVOUR!
Celeriac Slaw
€1.79
Dress our jumbo
bbq sausages
in style!
Fresh Rocket Leaves
€1.09
How many of your best summer
memories took place around a
family BBQ? There’s something
about eating in the sunshine that
makes us giddy as a nation, and
there are few happier experiences
than tucking into your own back
garden-grilled burgers and licking
BBQ sauce from your fingers.
We’ve spread the table with
these triple-tested recipes, each
easy to prepare, all about fresh,
affordable Aldi ingredients,
and made for sharing.
visit aldi.ie for more great suggestions and to see our latest offers
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family food
Mini Sausage
Rolls in a tub
€1.99
Try our 20 mini
sausage rolls in
cocktail/chicken with
bacon & Leek/Spicy
Fennel
Half Corn on
the Cobs
€1.25
Let’s SHARE!
It may sound corny,
but this has to
be tasted to be
believed!
Beetroot Slaw
€1.79
Feta Cheese
(in skewers)
€1.49
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Let’s Sizzle!
You can’t beat the Aldi
Let’s Eat BBQ-ready
range for value, flavour
and convenience.
Our Fresh
Meat is
Irish Mini Burgers
€2.99
100% Irish,
Bord Bia approved,
and incredibly
moreish!
˚
Aldi Mini-Burgers
Watch your guests dive in when you pass
these around – our Let’s Eat Mini Beef
Burgers are made to disappear! Slide them
into our Ballymore Crust mini burger buns,
load ‘em up with fresh cucumber, tomato,
onion and your favourite relish...then put
another pack on the barbie!
visit aldi.ie for more great suggestions and to see our latest offers
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Wine match
Irish Beef Quarter
Pounders. €2.49
Exquisite Collection
New Zealand
Pinot Noir Rosé
Tom Doorley says: “This is crisp,
dry and delicious. And it goes
with everything!” €8.99
Irish Chicken Burgers
€2.49
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family food
Let’s Sizzle!
Let’s Savour!
Our 100% Irish
Chicken Drumsticks
are insanely
delicious!
Irish Chicken Bumper Pack
€4.99
˚
Aldi Finger-lickin’ BBQ Chicken
You can’t have a BBQ without grilled
chicken, now can you?
SERVES 6
1 packet chicken thighs
1 packet chicken wings
1 packet chicken drumsticks
Olive oil
1 pack of sesame seeds, toasted
Fresh coriander
2 fresh limes
A tub of Specially Selected
coleslaw
BBQ sauce
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1 Remove the chicken from its
packaging and place on a plate.
Cover with tin foil and let it stand
for 30 minutes to allow it to come to
room temperature.
grill, and let them cook for 20 to 25
minutes, turning regularly. When the
chicken has cooked through, remove
from the grill and allow to rest for 5
minutes before serving.
2 Heat the BBQ grill to a high heat.
Brush the chicken drumsticks, thighs and
wings with a little extra olive oil. Place the
thighs and drumsticks in the centre of the
grill and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, using
tongs to turn regularly.
4 Meanwhile, chop the coriander
leaves and cut the lime into segments.
Serve the BBQ chicken with a sprinkling
of sesame seeds, a scatter of fresh
coriander leaves, some lime segments
on the side for squeezing, a bowl of
our Specially Selected coleslaw for
extra crunch, and some BBQ sauce
for dunking.
3 Place the wings around the thighs and
drumsticks, on a slightly cooler part of the
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Aldi Corn on the Cob
with Lime Butter
Our simple flavoured butter is unbeatably
delicious when melted over charred corn
on the cob.
SERVES 6
225g of salted butter, softened
1 lime
12 pieces of corn on the cob, defrosted
Olive oil
Half a red chilli
A small bunch of fresh coriander
1 Start by making your flavoured butter.
Place the softened butter in a mixing
bowl. Squeeze in the juice from the lime.
Finely chop the coriander and place in the
bowl – you’ll want about one tablespoon of
chopped coriander. Use your hands to mix
everything really well together.
Super 6 It!
Keep ‘em peeled for
our unbelievable
offers on
fresh veg
˚
Aldi BBQ Vegetable Kebabs
Grilling vegetables really brings out
their best, and Aldi’s veg range is
all about fresh flavour. These kebabs
will keep both the vegetarians and the
carnivores at your BBQ happy.
SERVES 6
1 red onion
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 courgette
1 aubergine
Your choice of cheese
4 tablespoons of olive oil
Juice of half a lime
1 teaspoon of salt
Half a teaspoon of pepper
For the tzatziki dip
4 tablespoons of Greek yoghurt
Half a cucumber
1 clove of garlic
Slice into chunks. Peel and slice the
red onion into chunks. Slice the
courgette into rounds. Slice the
aubergine into chunks, about the
same size as the peppers. Slice the
cheese into bite-sized morsels.
3 Thread the vegetables onto the
skewers; start with a piece of courgette,
then a piece of red pepper, then a few
pieces of red onion, a piece of yellow
pepper, a piece of cheese and then a
piece of aubergine. Repeat until all of
the vegetables have been skewered.
4 Mix the olive oil with the lime juice,
salt and pepper. Use this mixture to
brush the vegetable skewers before
cooking on the BBQ over a high
heat for 10 to 15 minutes, turning to
achieve an even charring. Remove
from the grill when the vegetables are
cooked through.
1 Soak 6 wooden skewers in water
for half an hour. This will prevent the
skewers from burning on the BBQ.
5 Make the tzatziki dip by placing
the Greek yoghurt in a bowl. Finely
dice the cucumber and mix through
the yoghurt. Finely grate in the clove
of garlic and mix through the yoghurt.
2 Meanwhile, cut the red and yellow
peppers in half and remove the seeds.
6 Serve the kebabs straight from the
BBQ with the tzatziki dip.
2 Place the butter ball onto a sheet of
baking paper. Use your hands to mould it
into a roll. Wrap it up with baking paper and
roll (into a smoother roll!). Place this in the
fridge until you are ready to serve.
3 Coat the pieces of corn lightly with
some olive oil before grilling on the BBQ
over a high heat for about 3 to 5 minutes,
or until evenly charred.
4 Remove the seeds from the red chilli
and finely dice. Pick the leaves from the
fresh coriander and chop roughly.
5 Remove your butter from the fridge.
Slice about half of the butter roll into rounds.
Serve the charred corn on the cob with a
round of butter melting on top. Finish with
a sprinkling of finely chopped chillis and
roughly chopped coriander leaves.
leftover lime
butter? place it
in the freezer,
where it will keep
for a couple
of weeks.
Let’s CHILL!
Half Corn Cobs
€1.25
visit aldi.ie for more great suggestions and to see our latest offers
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family food
BBQ Essentials
Cater for everyone’s tastes at your garden
party with Aldi’s extensive range of sauces,
relishes and salad dressings.
Country Relish
€1.79
Italian Style
Dressing €1.49
Garlic Mayonnaise
€1.69
Let’s Sizzle!
Wine match
Toro Loco Bobal-Merlot
Tom Doorley says: “This is packed
with ripe fruit and even has a
touch of oak. And at this price,
you won’t worry about opening
another bottle!” €6.79
Specially Selected Jumbo
Sausages €1.99
˚
Aldi Jumbo Hot Dogs
These are an Irish take on the classic
American hot dog; we’re using our
traditional fat and juicy sausages
served in a hot dog bun with New
York-style toppings of pickles, onions,
tomatoes and mustard.
SERVES 6
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6 Specially Selected Jumbo BBQ
Sausages
6 pack of Bungees Hot Dog Rolls
3 pickles
Half a white onion
2 tomatoes
1 jar of mustard
1 Fire up the BBQ and grill your sausages
until cooked through. Finely slice the pickles
and finely dice the white onion. Slice the
tomatoes into segments. Lightly toast
your hot dog rolls and fill with the cooked
sausages. Top with the sliced pickles, onions
and tomatoes and finish with a dollop of
mustard. Enjoy...then have another one!
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2.
1.
summer tips
Make your summer all the more delicious
by shopping up our new Let’s Eat range.
Just in time for BBQ season, wherever you
see the Let’s Eat label in store you can bank
on flavour, freshness and convenience.
Whether hearty sustenance for a surfing
trip, crowd-pleasing produce to keep your
summer festival gang well fed, or making it
a family garden party to savour, the
message is simple: Let’s Eat!
Whoever said cake-making should carry a guilt kick?
BAKE YOURSELF HAPPY
Six
3.
START with SEEDS
If you do your diet just one favour this
summer, give it some seed power.
Here are three to get you started:
Chia: packed with fibre and Omega-3,
sprinkle some Chia seeds on porridge,
or use to turbo-charge your favourite
smoothie. (See page 24 our great range).
Linseed: Nothing ruins our mood like
sluggish digestion. Beat the bloat by
ensuring linseed (also known as flaxseed)
is a store cupboard staple, adding a
teaspoonful to cereal or natural yoghurt.
Sunflower seeds: With a mild,
nutty flavour, sunflower seeds do
so much good; their high Vitamin
E content to thank for powerful
anti-oxidising properties.
10
Baking is proven to benefit your mental health.
Just think: it’s meditative, creative, sensory and – the
best bit – nourishing others will nourish your soul.
Our Pantry range has the essentials, plus all the fruits,
nuts and toppings required to feed your imagination.
And don’t forget to get the kids involved, too…
WAYS TO
Supercharge
Your Summer
5.
with
4.
TAKE the WORKOUT
OUTDOORS
This summer, why not swap out the gym
membership for an outdoor workout regime?
Al fresco exercise is fun, free, and just five
minutes breaking a sweat in the great outdoors
has been scientifically proven to lift spirits.
Jogging, yoga and cycling are guaranteed
winners, while any form of exercise is improved
by fresh air and friends.
MAXIMISE YOUR
LUNCH HOUR
6.
This summer, resolve to make the most
of your lunch break. A 15-minute stroll
has been proven to increase brain
function for the next two hours and
sunshine’s Vitamin D is a mental
health must-have! Top it
off with a delicious
summer salad
from the range
at Aldi to feel
great for
Bursting with freshness, our Super 6 fruit
the rest
and vegetables score top marks in the
of the
nutrition stakes. Every second Thursday we
afternoon.
SUPER 6 IT
reveal our Super 6 offers; those totally
healthy foods at exceptional value. Check
your instore leaflet for updates, using the
best of the season to plan your shop.
visit aldi.ie for more great suggestions and to see our latest offers
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t
a
e
r
Tyourself
˙
sweet things
It’s the weekend and time to carve
out a few hours for yourself.
Whether it’s spent making a cake or
brownies to share with friends, or
assembling antipasto on a platter to
eat outside in the sunshine, make sure
you find the time to enjoy the sweeter
side of life this summer.
Aldi Swiss Roll Sundae
Dust off your sundae dishes – it’s time
for summer. We love this retro take on
an ice-cream sundae, which bridges the
gap between a sweet treat for kids and
a smart dessert for grown-ups.
The whole family will love them.
SERVES 2
6 slices of Swiss Roll
1 x 250ml double cream
4 scoops of ice cream
2 fresh strawberries, sliced
A handful of blueberries
A handful of flaked almonds
A few leaves of fresh mint
Salted caramel sauce (see our
1 Add two slices of Swiss Roll into each
of your deep and wide sundae dishes.
Cut another two Swiss Roll slices in half
and divide those between your dishes, so
that the bottom is completely covered
with Swiss Roll.
2 Whip the double cream until thick.
Add a dollop of the cream on top of each
Swiss Roll sundae. Add two scoops of ice
cream to each sundae – we like vanilla
and raspberry ripple.
3 Top with some sliced strawberries
and blueberries, a sprinkling of flaked
almonds and some fresh mint.
4 Finish with a drizzling of salted
caramel sauce from our recipe on
page 13.
recipe for salted caramel on page 13)
All Our
ice cream
contains 100%
FRESH Irish cream
and milk – and is
100% delicious!
COOL FOR the gang...
– MEET THE –
SUPPLIER
Thea Murphy of
Silver Pail is just one
of Aldi’s Irish ice
cream suppliers
Raspberry Ripple
Swiss Roll
€1.99
Fresh Double Cream
€1.29
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Three To Tempt...
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Aldi Ice Cream Wafers
From our freezer to yours: these ice cream treats will keep the whole family
smiling – and there’s so much more to tempt in store, all at unrivalled value! You can’t beat a classic. Get the kids
involved with assembling towers of
Aldi ice cream sandwiches, choosing
from Aldi’s range of flavours including
raspberry ripple, vanilla and banana.
Deluxe Chocsticks
(3 x 120ml) €1.19
STACK ‘EM HIGH...
Made in Ireland, Daisy’s
Dairy ice cream is a family
winner, and at this price
you can afford to stock up!
Also available in vanilla, 568ml.
American Style Ice Cream
(Cheeky Monkey) €2.29
American Style Ice Cream
(Cookie Dough) €2.29
Let’s DEVour!
Banana ice cream €1.29
Raspberry Ripple ice cream €1.29
Gianni’s Wafers (5 x 10pk) €0.79
visit aldi.ie for more great suggestions and to see our latest offers
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sweet things
˚
Aldi Salted Caramel Brownies
And you thought brownies couldn’t get any
better! Serving them up with a dollop of glossy,
thick salted caramel sauce takes the humble
squares of chocolate cake to the next level.
For great value baking, you can’t beat Aldi’s
The Pantry range of ingredients.
MAKES ABOUT 16 BROWNIES
For the brownies
225g unsalted butter, softened
(plus a little extra for greasing)
250g 70% dark chocolate
225g caster sugar
4 large eggs
150g self-raising flour
For the caramel sauce
4 tablespoons of water
140ml of double cream
50g butter
1 teaspoon of sea salt
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1 Pre-heat your oven to 180°c / 160c° / gas
mark 4. Grease a 20 x 30cm brownie tin with
butter and then line with baking paper.
2 Place the butter in a large saucepan and
melt gently over a medium to low heat. Break
the chocolate into chunks and stir through the
butter until melted, keeping it over a low heat.
3 Transfer your chocolate sauce to a large
mixing bowl. Add the caster sugar and mix
well with a wooden spoon until combined.
Crack your eggs into a smaller bowl and whisk
before adding them to the chocolate sauce.
Mix again until combined before sieving in the
flour. Gently fold in the flour until you have a
thick brownie batter. Pour into the brownie tin
and bake for 25 minutes.
4 Meanwhile, make your caramel sauce.
Place the sugar and water in a heavy-based
frying pan. Cook over a medium heat,
stirring with a wooden spoon, until the sugar
has dissolved. Turn up the heat until the
sugar starts to bubble. Let it bubble for
about 5 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly,
until it transforms from liquid back to a solid
texture that resembles snow and then finally
until it melts again into an amber caramel.
Take the caramel off the heat. Be careful, it
will be extremely hot. Let it cool slightly
before very gradually and carefully adding
the double cream and mixing through. Add
in the butter and mix through until you have
a thick, glossy caramel sauce. Seasoning
with the sea salt to makes this a salted
caramel sauce.
5 Remove the brownies from the oven
and allow to cool before slicing into about
16 pieces. Serve with a blob of salted
caramel sauce with an additional sprinkling
of sea salt on top for good measure.
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Aldi Lemon Drizzle Cake with Thyme Syrup
MAKES 10 SLICES
For the cake
225g unsalted butter, softened
225g caster sugar
4 eggs
225g self-raising flour
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
For the drizzle topping
Juice of 1 and a half lemons
85g of caster sugar
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 Pre-heat your oven to 180c/ 160c/
gas mark 4. Line a loaf tin (8 x 21cm) with
baking paper.
2 Cut the butter into cubes and place
in a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar. Use
an electric whisk to beat until smooth and
fluffy. Gradually add in the eggs, one at a
time, beating until mixed through. Don’t
worry if your batter goes a little lumpy
at this point; it will smooth itself out once
the flour is added.
3 Sift in the self-raising flour. Grate
in the zest of the lemon and use a large
metal spoon to gently fold together
the ingredients.
4 Bake in the oven for 45 – 50 minutes.
5 Meanwhile, mix the lemon juice
and sugar in a bowl until the sugar has
dissolved. Add the sprigs of fresh thyme
to this syrup and set aside.
6 After 45 minutes, check if the cake
is done by inserting a skewer into its
centre. If it comes out clean, it’s done.
If the skewer comes away with some
batter, give it another 5 minutes.
7 Once the cake is baked through,
remove from the oven and allow to cool
for 5 minutes. Then, use a skewer to prick
the cake all over. Cover with your lemon
and thyme drizzle.
8 Top with some extra fresh thyme and
some thinly sliced lemon peel.
Try this!
A pot of our awardwinning coffee is
the perfect partner
Specially Selected
Single Origin Coffee
€2.49
HERE’S some we made earlier...
Our extensive range of cakes adds up to instant satisfaction!
Carrot Cake €1.99
Lemon Cake €1.99
Iced Coffee Layer Cake €1.99
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sweet & savoury
Aldi Antipasti Platter
Picture this: you’re outside in your back
garden, your feet are up and the sun
is out. In front of you is a luxurious
platter of dips, meats, cheeses and
breadsticks. All you have to do is sit
back and work your way through it.
SERVES A CROWD
Brussels Ardennes pâté (€0.99)
Peppered/plain salami (€1.25)
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German baked ham (€1.29)
Parma ham (€2.39)
Spanish chorizo sausage (€1.79)
Caramelised onion houmous (€0.85)
Specially Selected olives (€1.99)
Breadsticks (€0.75)
Crackers, breads and carrot sticks,
to pass around the table
Wine match
Exquisite Collection
Sauvignon-Viognier
Tom Doorley says: “Prefer a
white? Salty ham meets the
lush, fresh fruit of this aromatic
white wine. And both taste
even better!” €8.99
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salads
Bring a fresh, healthy feast to your table with our
colour-wonderful selection of summer salads and dips.
Salad days
1
3
2
Give salads more bite
with some diced cheese
and a generous handful
of our Specially
Selected olives
4
5
6
1. Specially Selected Seven
Grain side Salad €1.79
2. Specially Selected Super
Green Bowl €2.69
3. Specially Selected
Celeriac slaw €1.79
Serve dips
with fresh
raw celery and
carrot batons
4. Specially Selected
Quinoa Salad €1.59
7
5. Specially Selected
Herb Salad bag €1.49
6. Specially Selected
Beetroot slaw €1.79
7. Specially Selected Sweet
chilli, Red Pepper, Yogurt &
Mint Dip €1.79
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sunday best
Menu
CANAPÉS
Strawberry and Balsamic Toasts
S TA R T E R
Irish Smoked Salmon and
Beetroot Salad
MAIN
Irish Roast Lamb Rump Steaks
with Cherry Tomatoes
Wine match
Philippe Michel
Crémant de Jura
“Such a stylish way to add a
little sparkle to a special lunch,
these bubbles cut the richness
of the cream cheese.” €10.49
DESSERT
Prosecco Sorbets
– MEET THE –
SUPPLIER
“Our strawberries
are bathed in bright
coastal sunshine
and filled with
Waterford sea air.”
Michael Buck
GLEN FRUITS,
CO. WATERFORD
S u n d a yBest
A birthday, Communion or simply because
it’s Sunday, our elegant at-home lunch is
a celebration in itself. These recipes will
allow you spoil your friends and family
without finding yourself chained to the
stove. After all, the cook should be able to
enjoy the special occasion, too.
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Aldi Strawberry and Balsamic Toasts
These strawberry toasts make the
perfect canapé. You’ll love how the
tart balsamic reduction highlights
the sweetness of the strawberries.
SERVES 6
200ml of balsamic vinegar
1 par-baked ciabatta loaf
1 punnet of fresh strawberries
1 tub of soft cheese
Black pepper
A handful of fresh mint
1 Start by making a balsamic
reduction. Place the balsamic
vinegar into a saucepan and
place over a high heat. Bring
to a vigorous simmer and then
turn down the heat to keep it at
a low simmer. Keep simmering
and stirring for about 15 minutes
until the vinegar has reduced
and thickened. Be careful to
keep an eye on it towards the
end so that it doesn’t thicken too
much. When it coats a spoon and
drizzles well, it’s done.
2 Slice the ciabatta loaf into
rounds. Toast under the grill.
Slice the strawberries.
3 Slather the toast with
cream cheese and arrange the
strawberries on top.
4 Drizzle with some balsamic
reduction. Crack some black
pepper on top. Sprinkle some
finely chopped fresh mint on top.
Serve immediately.
Go FISH!
Specially Selected
Irish Organic Smoked
Salmon €3.99
Wine match
Rias Baixas Albariño
Tom Doorley says: “Sensationally
elegant white wine, perfectly
poised, and a perfect partner for
smoked salmon.” €9.49
˚
Aldi Smoked Salmon and Beetroot Salad
To cut down on time in the kitchen,
you can use pre-cooked vacuumpacked beetroots for this recipe.
SERVES 6
2 cooked beetroots
(vacuum-packed)
300g Irish organic
smoked salmon
1 packet of soft goats’ cheese
A handful of fresh mint
For the dressing
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon squeezy honey
1 teaspoon of salt
Half a teaspoon of pepper
1 Finely slice the beetroots into
thin rounds. Divide and arrange
them on six serving plates.
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2 Divide the smoked salmon
between the plates, then scatter
with some torn pieces of goats’
cheese (tearing the cheese with
your fingers is fine!).
3 Combine the dressing
ingredients, stirring lightly before
drizzling lightly over the salad
dishes, before adding a scattering
of mint leaves, to serve.
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sunday best
WE’RE FOR EASY ENTERTAINING
Aiming for fewer hours in the kitchen, allowing more time for family fun?
Look in the chiller for our ready to cook range for delicious, quick and
convenient meals that also score top marks for impressiveness! It’s good to
know our fresh meat is 100% Irish so you can be confident of the quality.
Irish Mini Lamb joint with garlic
butter and parsley €6.99
Creamy Garlic Potatoes (also try Chorizo
or Mediterranean flavours) €1.79
Succulent
and tender,
there’s no better
time to feast
on our fresh
Irish lamb!
Wine match
Baron Amarillo
Rioja Reserva
Tom Doorley says: “A really
classic Rioja with plenty of
strawberry fruit and a lots
of spicy, vanilla-scented oak.
Lamb’s best friend.” €8.99
˚
Irish Roast Lamb Rump Steaks with Cherry Tomatoes
This simple one tray roast delivers on wow
factor without any of the fuss.
1 Pre-heat the oven to 200°c / 180°c
fan / Gas Mark 6.
SERVES 6
2 Place the lamb in a roasting dish. Slice the
lemon into segments. Squeeze the juice over
the lamb and then scatter the lemons around
the lamb. Slice the bulb of garlic in half and
place around the lamb. Place the rosemary into
the tray and drizzle everything with the olive oil.
6 Irish lamb rump steaks
1 fresh lemon
1 bulb of garlic
3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons of olive oil
About 10 cherry tomatoes
2 chorizo and red pepper potato trays
2 bags of baby spinach
2 tablespoons of flaked almonds
3 Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes,
until the lamb steak has browned and is cooked
through. Put the whole cherry tomatoes into
the tray for the last ten minutes of cooking.
Meanwhile, cook the potato trays according to
the packet’s instructions.
4 When the lamb has cooked through,
remove from the oven but keep warm. Put a
tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan, place
the spinach leaves in the pan and toss for 90
seconds over a medium heat, to wilt. Toast
the almonds in a smaller frying pan.
5 Transfer the lamb to a warm serving
platter and place the cherry tomatoes, lemon
slices, garlic and rosemary around the lamb.
6 Transfer the chorizo and red pepper
potatoes to a serving bowl. Transfer the
wilted spinach with the toasted almonds and
serve immediately.
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sunday best
Wine match
Valdobbiadene
Prosecco Superiore
“Unlike most Prosecco this
stylish version is fully
sparkling, dry, crisp, lively and
exceptionally elegant.” €11.99
˘
Aldi Prosecco Sorbets
These adult ice cream treats are
the perfect summertime dessert for
a special occasion.
divine desserts
Because the final course
is our favourite, check in
store for our wide range
of heavenly desserts.
SERVES 6
1 tub of raspberry sorbet
1 tub of lemon sorbet
1 bottle of Valdobbiadene
Prosecco
1 Scoop some raspberry
Large Profiteroles with
Chocolate Sauce €1.99
and/or lemon sorbet into a dessert
bowl. Top with a splash of sparkly
Prosecco and serve immediately.
Savour.
Lemon Sorbet
€1.79
ALCOHOL
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health
Power
people
to the
Learn how to boost your energy levels
with these deliciously natural treats.
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Aldi Strawberry Shake
SERVES 1
Half a banana
150g of fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon of Greek yoghurt
Handful of flaked almonds
1 Peel the banana and remove the
green stems from the strawberries.
Slice both into chunks and place in your
smoothie maker (or food processor).
Add the yoghurt and blitz until smooth.
Serve with an ice cube and a sprinkling
of flaked almonds on top.
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Fruity Couscous
€1.19
CATCH THE FRESHEST FISH...
Have you sampled our expanding Skellig Bay fresh fish
range? You’ll taste the delicious difference. Don’t forget
to look out for our Catch of the Month offers, too.
Fresh Hake Fillets
€2.79
˚
Fresh Salmon Fillets
€3.75
Cod Fillets
€2.79
Aldi Cumin Spiced
Basa Fillets
Find
our Proteinpacked Basa
Fillets
in the
freezer!
Light in texture and soft in flavour,
Basa Fillets (€2.49) are a healthy
choice both adults and kids will love.
SERVES 3
For the fish
1 tablespoon of olive oil
3 x Basa Fillets, defrosted
1 teaspoon of chilli flakes
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
Pinch of salt and pepper
For the lime yogurt
4 tablespoons of Greek yoghurt
Juice of half a lime
Fresh mint
To serve
Fruity couscous
1 Pre-heat your oven to 220°c / 200°c
fan / gas mark 8. Pour the oil into an
ovenproof skillet or baking tray.
2 Place the defrosted basa fillets into a
bowl. Sprinkle evenly with the chilli flakes,
cumin and a pinch of salt and pepper. Use
your hands to gently rub the spices all
over the fish.
3 Use oven gloves to take the skillet or
baking tray out of the oven. Place the fish
fillets into the skillet or baking tray – you
should hear a satisfying sizzle.
4 Roast in the oven for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and carefully flip
the fish. Return to the oven for another
10 minutes, or until golden brown.
5 Meanwhile, mix together the Greek
yogurt and lime juice in a small bowl. Top
with finely shredded fresh mint.
6 Serve the fish with the mint and
lime yogurt, and some of our fruity
couscous on the side.
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health
˙
Aldi Kale Salad for 2
Yet to try Kale? This superfood is one
of the healthiest, most nutritious in
the world, and we've got plenty in store.
Add our sweet raw blueberries for a
dish to power up your day.
SERVES 2
About 10 large kale leaves
1 tablespoon of olive oil
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of honey
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Pinch of salt and pepper
1 Pull the kale leaves from the stalks.
Use a knife to cut into smaller, bite-sized
pieces. Place in a large bowl and pour in
the olive oil. Use your hands to massage
the oil into the kale for a few minutes.
This is relaxing for you and the kale.
2 Make the dressing by mixing
together the oil, honey and lemon juice.
Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
3 Divide the kale between two bowls.
Top each with a handful of blueberries
and flaked almonds. Sprinkle the Crunchy
Linseed with Cranberry and Almonds on
top of the salad and serve.
Aldi make choosing
healthy foods easy
Understanding nutrition can be
confusing – it seems the advice chan
ges
from day to day. Here at Aldi we
believe in clear labelling information
on
all our products (shown in the traff
ic
light system on the front of
packs), making healthy
choices easier.
To serve
2 handfuls of blueberries
2 tablespoons of flaked almonds
2 tablespoons of Crunchy Linseed
with Cranberry and Almonds
KALE & HEARTY
Bag our Shredded
Kale and your body
will thank you for it!
Shredded Kale
€1.19
Kale is a natural source of:
Folic acid - to help
maintain a healthy
immune system
Vitamin C - helps your
bones, blood vessels,
teeth, skin and gums work
healthily and your body to
absorb more iron from the
food you eat.
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health
˘
Aldi Berry Burst Smoothie
SERVES 1
150g frozen berries
1 tablespoon of natural yoghurt
1 tablespoon of milk
1 tablespoon of honey
1 Place the frozen berries, yoghurt,
milk and honey in your smoothie
maker (or food processor). Blitz until
smooth and berry beautiful.
Have You Tried...
We know that healthy
choices come easily when
you plan ahead. Fill your
cupboards with our
great value health foods
to do your everyday diet
a favour. Whole Chia Seeds
€2.99
˘
Aldi Spinach
& Avocado
Booster
SERVES 1
1 x 200g bag of spinach
1 apple
Half an avocado
4 tablespoons of yoghurt
Squeeze of lime juice
1 tablespoon of chia seeds
1 Use a juicer to squeeze all of the
energising goodness from the spinach
and apple. Add the flesh from a very
soft avocado to your juice and mix until
smooth and creamy. Mix in the yoghurt,
lime juice and the tablespoon of chia
seeds. Serve with an ice cube and an extra
sprinkling of those lovely chia seeds.
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Has No Gluten Free
Granola €3.99
Milled Linseed
€2.59
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summer food
Pack up and go
It’s picnic season! Pack up your basket with the best
of our produce designed for the great outdoors.
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Add some chilled drinks...
Cullen’s Premium
Strawberry and
Irish Cider €1.29 Rhubarb Pressé €1.69
˙
O’Shea’s Irish
Pale Ale €1.89
Smoked Salmon
and Cream Cheese
Sandwiches
MAKES 2 SANDWICHES
4 slices of Family Pan white loaf
4 tablespoons of soft cheese
100g of Specially Selected Irish
Organic smoked salmon
6 slices of cucumber
1 Cut the crusts on the family pan
white loaf. Spread the cream cheese
evenly onto each slice of bread.
Arrange the salmon on two slices of
bread and place the cucumber slices
on top of the salmon.
2 Finish the sandwiches with the other
slices of bread and cut into triangles.
Pack and refrigerate until ready to go.
˚
Aldi Honey Baked
Torn Ham Rolls
MAKES 2 ROLLS
4 part-baked white rolls
4 slices of honey baked torn ham
About 100g of cheddar cheese
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 tablespoon of honey
1 Place the rolls on a baking tray
and splash with a little water. Bake in
the oven according to the packet’s
instructions. Allow to cool.
2 Slice the rolls and spread the
honey evenly on the bread. Fill each
roll with two slices of ham. Finely grate
the cheddar cheese and add to the
rolls. Pick the leaves from the thyme
and add to the roll. Pack the rolls in
baking paper and twine. Keep in the
fridge until you’re ready to head off on
your picnic.
Other yummy Aldi treats to
pack in your picnic basket
@ 20 Mini Sausage rolls €1.99
@ Apple & Blackcurrant Squash
€0.99
@ Sparkling Orange €0.79
@ Spuddy’s 6-pack crisps €0.99
@ Italian Antipasto selection
(see page 15)
@ Breadsticks €0.75
@ Mini crackers €1.39
@ Tub of Fresh Green Pesto
€1.89
@ Tub of Caramelised Onion
Houmus €0.85
@ Specially Selected Fresh
Olives €1.99
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summer food
Let’s
Enjoy...
...In the park, at a
festival or by the
beach – just add
Aldi and good
friends!
˚
Wine match
Exquisite Collection
Marsanne
Tom Doorley says:
“Deliciously different dry
white wine. Think ripe
pears. So summery, it adds
sunshine to a picnic.” €8.99
Aldi Roast Cajun Chicken Baguette
MAKES 1 LARGE BAGUETTE,
MADE FOR SHARING
1 whole part-baked baguette
4 tablespoons of mayonnaise
1 clove of garlic
The juice of half a lime
4 leaves of iceberg lettuce (pick up
our bagged iceberg lettuce)
1 large tomato
1 pack of Specially Selected
Roast Cajun Chicken
1 Place the baguette on a baking
tray and splash with a little water.
Bake in the oven according to the
packet’s instructions. Allow to cool.
2 Meanwhile, put the mayonnaise in
a small bowl. Finely grate in the garlic
clove and add the lime juice. Mix well.
3 Slice the baguette and spread the
garlic and lime mayonnaise all over
the inside of the baguette.
4 Tear the iceberg lettuce
leaves and add to the baguette.
Top with the Cajun Chicken.
Slice the tomato and arrange in
the baguette. Pack whole and
refrigerate until you’re ready to go.
5 Include a bread knife in your
picnic basket so that you can slice
the baguette when you arrive at
your picnic destination.
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summer days
Days of freedom
Want to make the most of this summer?
Try one of these free days out!
WIDE-EYED
Here
Comes the
Summer!
—
Here’s a thinker: “ It is
said that there are
more stars in our
Universe than there are
grains of sand on all the
beaches in Earth.”
That’s just one line
from the people behind
the Dublin Festival of
Curiosity, taking over
the capital from July
23rd – 26th. By day,
expect free events
spanning ‘science, play
and technology,’ while
at night interactive
performance, debates
and shows are geared
toward adults determined
to remain curious. See
festivalofcuriosity.ie.
for more.
PACK A
PICNIC...
...and lay it out in a
secret garden. Sounds
tempting? Then get to
the Iveagh Gardens,
just off Harcourt
Street in Dublin 2, the
next time the sun
appears. Complete with
a waterfall, maze,
sundial and exotic trees,
it’s a little piece of
heaven hidden away
from the hustle bustle.
BRANCH
OUT
Struggling for a new
way to spend your
Sunday? Click to
coillteoutdoors.ie for a
full listing of Ireland’s
action-packed forest
parks, the majority
of which are entirely
free to access.
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OPEN
HOUSES
Ever wondered what
goes on behind closed
doors? Now you can
find out, for free. The
Office of Public Works
manages dozens of
fascinating buildings,
castles and heritage
sites across the
country, and on the
first Wednesday of
each month admission
is complimentary to
all. Check out
heritageireland.ie for
a listing of local sites
and guided tour times –
and don’t forget to
book early as tickets
are assigned on a
first come, first
served basis.
MEMORY
LANE
When summer rain
inevitably appears why
not consider a trip to
your local library. Been
a while, hasn’t it? Your
next trip may surprise,
as Irish libraries are
busily hosting book
clubs, writing groups,
storytelling sessions
and more. Your county
council’s website has
the details.
BRAIN FOOD
Feed young brains and
your imagination by
logging onto science.ie.
Here you’ll find
comprehensive listings
of science events,
camps and free talks
guaranteed to shake up
grey matter!
07/05/2015 14:21
skincare
Safe Sun
IN
THE
Keep yourself and
your family safe in
the sun this summer
by stocking up on
our affordable,
effective sun care
products…
Aftersun
Spray
€2.99 for
200ml
Coloured
Sun Spray
SPF30
€3.99 for
200ml
Once a
Day Sun
Protection
SPF20
Oil Spray
SPF 15
€5.99 for
200ml
€3.99 for
150ml
Need reassurance?
Our Lacura sun
screens carry the
five-star UVA
rating.
Kids
Extra Water
Resistant
Lotion SPF50
Photograph H a z e l C o o n a g h
€4.99 for 150ml
Extra
Sensitive
Sun Spray
SPF 50+
€3.99 for 200ml
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A time to sow
Always follow the instructions when planting seeds,
particularly the advice given on the right time
to plant. It’s okay to plant a week or so after the
recommended date but planting before the date is
likely to result in poor quality, spindly plants. See
in store for our selection of summer bedding plants.
Make the cut
Early risers
If possible water in the morning
when it’s cool. It helps prevent
mold from growing on the soil.
Photograph H a z e l C o o n a g h
To keep a plentiful supply of
flowers blooming all summer
long, deadhead old flowers
regularly. The plant will soon
produce lots of new blooms.
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Garden
gardening
IN FULL BLOOM
There couldn’t be a better time to stock
up on our beautiful blooms. Bedding plants
(€2.99) are available all summer, our hanging
baskets (€6.99) and window boxes land in
store on May 21st, and our rattan hanging
baskets (€12.99) are on sale June 4th.
heaven
The lazy days of summer are here.
What better place to enjoy them than in
your own beautiful garden?
I
t’s never been easier to create a bright,
pretty, scent-filled space outdoors.
Even the smallest backyard or
apartment balcony can be transformed
into a peaceful haven with just a little
bit of know-how. Here at Aldi, we want to
help you get green-fingered, and our seeds,
bulbs, beautiful bedding plants, hanging
baskets, ornamental bark, compost and
more are always unbeatable value.
The easiest way to transform a garden,
yard or balcony is to add a splash of colour
with bedding plants. These come in a
variety of shades and can be planted in
beds, containers or window boxes.
Jim O’Connor of O’Connor Nurseries
gives his tips on the varieties on offer:
D Pansies are great ‘year rounders’, as
they don’t mind adverse weather and
reseed themselves.
D Bedding Begonias perform brilliantly
in all weathers (wet and drought).
A great option for those looking for
maintenance-free colour.
D Petunias provide big ‘blousy’ flowers.
Deadhead after wet weather to stop
old flowers rotting back into foliage.
They’re great in window boxes.
D Lobelia is an old favourite. Use the
upright blue in borders, as it will stay
low and spread out. For your baskets
and window boxes use the mixed
trailing variety.
D Marigolds provide vibrant colour
and have a very strong smell which
people either love or hate. Beware
though; slugs love them!
D Salvia is ideal for people wanting to
make a bold statement. The bright red
flowers on dark green foliage works
great in a flowerbed with a blue
lobelia border. Deadhead regularly.
– MEET THE –
SUPPLIER
Jim O'Connor's
O'Connor Nurseries
is based in Gorey,
Co Wexford
Want to attract butterflies into your
garden? Aldi supplier Niamh Tully of
Tully Nurseries recommends lavenders.
“Butterflies love them,” she says. “And kids
love them. Dried lavender flowers have a
beautiful scent,” she adds.
If planting up seems like too much work,
Aldi grower Rob Lyons of Uniplumo
suggests Aldi’s range of pre-planted
window boxes, hanging baskets and planters.
“There’s a lovely variety of pot colours on
offer and all are planted with a popular mix
of summer flowering plants,” says Rob.
Watering is key during the summer
months. But go easy. Put the head of the
hose or watering can at the base of the
plants so not to ruin the flowers. Only water
when needed. In very hot weather, plants
might need to be watered every day. But in
cool, showery weather they might only
need watering once a week.
Feeling a bit more adventurous? How
about ‘growing your own’? If you’ve never
tried it before, this is the summer to start.
We all love salads in summer and salad
leaves are among the easiest to cultivate.
Sow a mix of leafy greens in a window box,
water well and they’ll shoot up in no time.
Make a small raised bed if you plan on
growing vegetables, but don’t use railway
sleepers as they’re full of nasty chemicals.
Cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower are easy
to grow. Use some light netting to keep away
any unwanted pigeons or pests.
Creating a beautiful (or edible!) garden
really doesn’t require much work. So this
summer, get planting with Aldi!
GROWTH AREA
Our seeds and bulbs are in store now,
and worth every cent!
Gardenline flowers and
veg seeds, €0.79
Can do attitude
Keep a watering can near the back door so
you can see it when you go in and out of
the house. It will help to remind you to
check whether the plants need to be watered.
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int
did you know?
More
1.
3.
re asons
to like
WE’RE IN IT TOGETHER
Aldi has become part of the Irish landscape, operating in Ireland
since 1999 and now with a total of 114 stores throughout the
country. Adding even more stores to our portfolio in 2015,
Aldi continues to be Ireland’s fastest growing supermarket*
and Ireland’s most awarded retailer thanks to the quality and
range of our own-brand Irish products like our bread from
Gallaghers Bakery, Donegal. *Kantar Media
“Over 15% of our 220-strong
workforce is employed directly because
of our work with Aldi.”
Paul Diffley, Sales Director, Gallaghers, Co Donegal
We’re for Value
Aldi is recognised as the best
‘value’ supermarket in Ireland.*
Irish consumers like you
understand that we offer quality
products at excellent value, that
you can save 40%-70% against
branded equivalent products
and you can get a ‘premium’
tier Specially Selected product
without a ‘premium’ price point.
Plan your menu around our
Super 6 fresh fruit, veg and meat
offers in store, along with our
‘Catch of the Month’ fresh fish
for great value meal ideas. We’re
here to make life easier and
shopping more affordable – it’s a
‘thank you’ for choosing us!
*Millward Brown
Every pin
is a valued
Irish
supplier!
2.
We’re for Irish Suppliers
For almost fifteen years we’ve worked with Irish suppliers
all over the country, helping to maintain over 22,000 jobs.
Here at Aldi we’re dedicated to sourcing the very best
produce from the very best local suppliers, from Mizen
Head to Malin Head – every pin on this map represents a
valued Aldi supplier! We also directly employ over 3,000
people across twenty six counties, and we’re continually
adding new members to the team.
4.
We’re Connected
Joined us @Aldi_Ireland yet?
We’re tweeting up a storm,
sharing everything from midweek
supper ideas to special offers and
amazing prizes…all to celebrate
our connection with you. Aldi is
always-on, at Facebook, on Twitter
and at aldi.ie. And don't forget to
download the Aldi App - the
ultimate shopping helper!
5.
WE’RE FOR
COMMUNITIES
We’re delighted to have formed
a three year partnership with
leading youth organisation
Foróige and to be sponsoring
their annual Youth Citizenship
Awards, a celebration of young
people making a positive
difference in their local communities.
Visit foroige.ie for more information.
visit aldi.ie for more great suggestions and to see our latest offers
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Aldi egg supplier
Brendan O’Reilly
on his farm in
Slane, Co Meath.
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Find our recipe
for Gluten Free
Key Lime Pie online
at aldi.ie
WE ’ RE FOR THE
POWER TO CHOOSE
Did you know that, on average, over 50% of the groceries we sell in
our stores are Irish? 100% of our fresh meat is Bord Bia Quality
Assured from farms in the Republic of Ireland. We are the only
major retailer in Ireland whose entire egg range is 100% Bord Bia
Quality Approved. We are the first retailer to offer 100%
Irish-grown tulips for the entire season. All our milk and cream is
100% Irish sourced. The Aldi approach is clear: we’re committed to
bringing you the very best produce Ireland has to offer.
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WE’RE FOR QUALITY
Proving our great prices also provide great quality, Aldi is
the most awarded Irish retailer in the last five years across
the Blás na hÉireann National Irish Food Awards, the Irish
Quality Food and Drink Awards and the Great Taste
Awards (the international foodie ‘Oscars’, where the Aldi
range has been awarded no fewer than 177 times!). Each of
our star performers is clearly labelled, and you can find
them in store, online and in our brochures.
NO LIMITS
Aldi’s great value Has No range ensures that coeliacs
don’t have to compromise when choosing delicious
food. We understand how limiting living with a food
allergy or intolerance can be. But why should you or
your family have to compromise on taste or value
when doing your weekly shop? Here at Aldi we’ve got a
range of great value gluten and wheat free products
specially developed to make your life even easier!
The Has No range is now in store, offering
everything from breakfast cereals to sweet treats and
savoury snacks. Enjoy our Gluten Free Sausages with
our Gluten Free Wholegrain Rolls, or treat yourself to
our tasty Gluten Free Apple Tart. And, if you like to
bake, be inspired by our online gluten-free recipes, like
our moreish Key Lime Pie available now at aldi.ie.
Four for starters...
Gluten Free
Pancakes €1.99 (6 pk)
Baked Sour Cream
& Onion Crisps €1.69
We’re for Charity
Aldi’s main charity partner is St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) and we
have maintained an ongoing relationship with them since 2011.
Aldi commits to a monetary donation annually and also donates
food and non-food items on an ongoing basis. We’re delighted to
support SVP and the great work they do.
Gluten Free
Soda Bread €2.99
Gluten Free Porridge
€2.79
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