I had high hopes for the rhubarb & vanilla one, as a big fan of rhubarb jam, but unfortunately I find it far too vanilla-y for my liking. I’m happy enough to use up the jar I have, but I won’t be buying it again in the current recipe – it needs far more tart rhubarb emphasis. That said, the last jar I had – either strawberry or blackcurrant – I was very happy with. I’ll work my way through the range eventually!
I found it too vanilla-y at the start but, about half way through the jar (see the commitment to research!), I came round to it. I do love vanilla though.
a close read of the label on aldi honey sates it s a mixtuare of eu and non eu honey, its has an irish flag on it as it put together here in jars but not made in ireland. have gone to alot of supermarkets and irish honey does not seem to be avilable
Hazel, I was isgusted too to find out that the honey purporting an Irish flag was in fact not Irish at all. The only way to get Irish honey is to buy it from a producer. A shame!
Knowing my predilection for Rhubarb & Ginger jam, my nephew and his wife bought me a jar of Rhubarb & Vanilla Irish Conserve, thinking I would like this combination, it was fresh and tangy, I loved it from the first taste. They live in the Irish Republic, where it was bought. I live in the Belfast area of Northern Ireland and am happy to do a 100 mile round trip to purchase further supplies for myself … ‘Grandessa’ Rhubarb & Vanilla Irish Conserve is outstanding, it’s fresh and tangy with a delightful taste for those that like the taste of rhubarb & vanilla.
Wednesday 17 November, 2010 at 2:17 pm
I had high hopes for the rhubarb & vanilla one, as a big fan of rhubarb jam, but unfortunately I find it far too vanilla-y for my liking. I’m happy enough to use up the jar I have, but I won’t be buying it again in the current recipe – it needs far more tart rhubarb emphasis. That said, the last jar I had – either strawberry or blackcurrant – I was very happy with. I’ll work my way through the range eventually!
Wednesday 17 November, 2010 at 2:33 pm
I found it too vanilla-y at the start but, about half way through the jar (see the commitment to research!), I came round to it. I do love vanilla though.
Wednesday 17 November, 2010 at 3:04 pm
There is no such thing as too much vanilla. Sounds like this stuff will be a new favourite for me., Im off to Aldi on my way home.
Thursday 18 November, 2010 at 3:07 pm
a close read of the label on aldi honey sates it s a mixtuare of eu and non eu honey, its has an irish flag on it as it put together here in jars but not made in ireland. have gone to alot of supermarkets and irish honey does not seem to be avilable
Friday 19 November, 2010 at 7:58 am
Hazel, I was isgusted too to find out that the honey purporting an Irish flag was in fact not Irish at all. The only way to get Irish honey is to buy it from a producer. A shame!
Monday 22 November, 2010 at 9:08 am
in relation to my comment above: http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/pricewatch/2010/1122/1224283825605.html
Sunday 13 March, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Knowing my predilection for Rhubarb & Ginger jam, my nephew and his wife bought me a jar of Rhubarb & Vanilla Irish Conserve, thinking I would like this combination, it was fresh and tangy, I loved it from the first taste. They live in the Irish Republic, where it was bought. I live in the Belfast area of Northern Ireland and am happy to do a 100 mile round trip to purchase further supplies for myself … ‘Grandessa’ Rhubarb & Vanilla Irish Conserve is outstanding, it’s fresh and tangy with a delightful taste for those that like the taste of rhubarb & vanilla.