Sweet Buys at Aldi; My Sister’s Cake

A few more days till Aldi’s latest fantastic Super6 offer expires. Much as I love Aldi, it’s hard to justify a car journey when I’m only a two- minute walk away from Lidl. But when I’m passing Aldi, I do be poppin’ in for some of their Specially Selected range: by God, those steaks are something special.

From steaks to sweets. Thursday’s special buys include:

• Vanilla or Coconut Oat Cookies – €1.29 each
• Specially Selected Waffle Crisps – €1.75 per pack
• Luxury Soft Nougat – €1.79

As you can tell, I woke up with a sweet tooth. Ever since I devoured my sister Barbara’s incredible, amazing, moist and juicy lemon mousse sponge cake, I’ve decided that only sugar is worth eating. She’s the best cook and baker I know, so I’m planning on hounding her, through the pages of CheapEats, until she gives up her secure, steady job and becomes a full-time baker. Join me as I torment her over the next few weeks.

Riiiight… Anyway, said the tumbleweed, Sunday’s special buys at Aldi are a bit more practical than a glucose overdose. They include:

• Rollerball pens (biros? Down with biros) – €1.99 per pack
• Balsam Pocket Pack Tissues (disposable swine flu) – €1.99
• Printer Cartridges – €5.99

€5.99 for a printer cartridge – compatible with most models – is pretty damn decent. It’s no bag of nougat, but it’ll do.