Supporting Australian grown... not

[legarlu]

DD went to Woolies the other day to buy passionfruit.  The produce section didn't have any but she did manage

to get some tinned Passionfruit Pulp (select brand).   I checked where it came from.  "Made in China".

Australia doesn't grow passionfruit now we have to import them.  Disgusting.

[imastawka]

Shopping on-line I have to stick to what I know.

I can't read the labels.

That means I can't buy anything new, until I go instore and read it

[lyndal1838]

Stawks, if you want someone to proof read a label for you just give a shout.....my OH can get into Coles or Woolworths on the way home most nights.

[imastawka]

hahahahaha Lyndal.   Thanks.  It was a nice thought.

I go to daughter's most days,and I go past 2 supermarkets a 2 min walk from her place.

I can nip in and have a look on my way.

I do on-line shopping cos I can't walk the distance around the supermarket every week.

Also, it's a PITA that I can live without

Much easier just sitting here and typing.

[myoclon1cjerk]

I wonder how much of our cotton (clothing) originates in Uzbekistan?

http://goodonyou.org.au/the-uzbekistan-cotton-boycott/

[legarlu]

Yesterday dropped in at Coles on the way home and they had some nice green grapes at the front as you walk in.  Grabbed a small

bag and tried 1 and was nice.  After dinner I had a few and thought I'd just check the bag they were in.. produce of USA.  Got me again.

[redders_60]

I don't walk too well due to vertigo & other issues. I find ALDI stores quite convenient as they are small in size & most items are sourced from Australia. My 4  local stores even have a similar layout to make for a fast shop & their trolleys are well maintained so don't go south on you. The fresh meat; Veg; Fruit; Dairy;  & cheeses etc are all locally sourced from within Aust.

Some items are European; As you'd expect from a German owned limited company. Their Beglian chocolate is great!

Very little from Asian countries in the way of canned & frozen fruit & veg, tuna, tomato paste & rice. I buy my LG rice from ALDI; As I was having trouble finding locally grown rice.

All the similar items that Coles & Woolies have under their own labels are sourced from OS ; They seem to be Aussie sourced @ ALDI.  

It's worth a look!  My favourite products are their canned tuna in brine $1.69 for a 450g can & tomato paste @ $1.25 for a 500g jar, & Aussie grown canned corn or creamed corn for 79c a tin. All  products are great value @ a budget price! Their pasta cooks up well & is very budget friendly. You can get 500g or 1kg packs. They even do gourmet tricolore pasta from Italy in various shapes!

If you have an ALDI store nearby I'd recommend you take a look @ their offerings. Worst days to shop are Wed & Sat - that's when the big stuff in their catalogues come out. Unless you want those items; go another day, or later in the day on those days. & NO I'm not sponsored or in any way related to ALDI - JMHO for my shopping

[imastawka]

I also have four stores in my area.  Sister says it's not fair, she has to travel miles

to get to one.

I usually look in there at their specials on a Wed/Thurs night.    I'll check out the rice.

Thanks for the tip.   I usually don't look at their grocery lines.

(edit:  I also see you're not far from me,  lol)

[redders_60]

Do look @ the grocery lines! The prices are great & most items are from Aust. Even the canned pineapple! (Not a Thai canned pine in sight!)

I actually prefer the frozen puff & shortcrust pastry from ALDI over the two main name brands available elsewhere. It cooks up better & no soggy bottom crust issues - even if not blind baked.

My daughter's fave ALDI product is their Basilica pasta sauce. Less than $2.00 a jar & just add to some cooked pasta for a quick vego meal!

We've recently found upon taste that their Cheese spread & Tasty Cheese spread in a jar is the same cheesy stuff you get in Le Snack packaged brand name snacks. Add ALDI wafer crackers as part of a cheap entree or cheeseboard!

[imastawka]

I'll take a look, but I'm all stocked up on stuff right now.  But I do like to keep

a backlog of rice.   Just in case the Aussie stuff disappears off the shelves.

I like to make my own pasta sauce, using canned diced tomatoes - only takes 2 mins anyway.

Daughter will be interested in the cheese in a jar.

[redders_60]

Hi Ima I'm in Mill Park Vic. You said you were nearby? Coffee? My place is fine if you can handle cats. Please message me! Cheers; Karon. It's always nice to meet others when you tap & type but can't get out much! Feel free to decline! That's ok too!