Christmas crisp alternatives from Aldi

Aldi’s latest launch of new limited-edition Walkers Christmas Pudding Crisps has caused a bit of a stir on heated social media.

Festive snack lovers are heading to Aldi stores to pick up the brand-new, limited-edition Walkers Festive Selection Pack, featuring unique Christmas-related flavours: Sweet & Spiced Christmas Pudding, Pigs in Blankets and Festive Turkey (£1.65, 5 pack).

The Christmas Pudding flavour, which has just landed on Aldi shelves, has sparked heated debate on social media, with one TikTok user calling the crisps a ‘crime against humanity’ while a Facebook user claimed that they taste ‘strangely nice’.

This new arrival will join Aldi’s existing range of quirky, festive crisp flavours in stores including the Specially Selected Hand Cooked Pigs in Blankets Crisps and the Specially Selected Hand Cooked Turkey and Stuffing Crisps, as well as the brand NEW Specially Selected Wagyu Dripping Roast Potato Crisps and Specially Selected Spicy Chorizo and Turkey Crisps (all £1.15, 150g).

As with all Aldi Specialbuys, shoppers best be quick to bag the new Walkers additions as once they’re gone, they’re gone. Aldi’s own brand festive crisp range will remain on shelves until Christmas.

Aldi’s Christmas Crisps range is available in stores now, so get down to Aldi as soon as possible!

https://www.aldi.co.uk

Asda has a nice, crisp plan for your Christmas season eating!

Elevating an affordable night in with a luxury offering and taking snacking to a new level, Asda has put together the ultimate crisp and wine pairing guide - from Pigs in Blankets and Pinot to Salt & Vinegar Sticks and Vouvray Chenin Blanc.

Hand cooked for the perfect crunch; the Extra Special Sea Salt & Black Pepper Hand Cooked Crisps (£1.35) should be paired with Asda’s Extra Special Dao (£7.50). The earthy, pepper flavours in the crisps match well with the herbal and black fruit notes of the wine.

Onion Rings (£1) but not as you may know them, these crisps are best paired with Asda’s Extra Special Malbec (£7.75); its strawberry and black cherry flavours are elevated by the pickled tang of the crisps.

Salt & Vinegar Sticks (£1) are a classic, and the slight sweetness Extra Special Vouvray Chenin Blanc (£8.00) balances the salty and tangy flavours.

Like a bit of spice? The fizz and freshness of the Extra Special Prosecco Brut (£8.00) cuts through the sweet, spicy and salty flavours of the Extra Special Korean Gochujang Hand Cooked Crisps (£1.35), creating a taste sensation.

As it gets closer to Christmas, Asda’s limited edition seasonal crisps are the perfect snack to enjoy alongside a winter tipple.

Hand cooked and seasoned with a rich and smoky flavour, the Extra Special Pigs in Blankets Hand Cooked Crisps (£1.35) should be paired with Asda’s Extra Special Pinot Noir (£8.00), as the delicate plum notes of the wine balance out the pork flavour.

The zesty acidity and minerality of the Extra Special Rueda (£6.00) compliments beautifully the stuffing flavour in the Extra Special Turkey & Stuffing Hand Cooked Crisps (£1.35), which are seasoned to give a hearty and herby flavour.

With smoky cherry fruits and a hint of cedar, Asda’s Extra Special Plan De Dieu Côtes Du Rhône Villages (£.8.75) is perfect with meatiness of the Extra Special Beef in Red Wine Gravy Hand Cooked Crisps (£1.35).

Ideal for the Christmas party table, the Asda Turkey Curry Crisps (£1.10) are a mix of snack shapes and seasoned with a mild turkey curry flavour. The Extra Special South African Chardonnay (£7.25) is the one to enjoy these with, with the creamy mild spices of the curry flavours balancing out the pairing.

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Morrisons helps its customers stock up for Christmas for less!

Morrisons More Card customers can grab a tub of Pringles for just £1.25 (that's 44% off).

This special offer is available in-store and online from today until 19th September nationwide.

Morrisons has reduced the price of cult favourite crisps, Pringles, by a handsome 44% to help savoury snack loving customers stock up for nights in and for Christmas and New Year festive party season snacks.

More Card holders can pop the lid on a tube of Pringles Sharing Crisps (185g) for just £1.25 (£2.25 RRP), with the offer available across a wide selection of the popular flavours including Original, Salt & Vinegar, Sour Cream & Onion, and Texas BBQ Sauce.

This bargain offer is absolutely perfect for shoppers who are looking out for effortlessly easy party snacks, or to enjoy while on the sofa catching up on the latest episode of a favourite TV drama, More Card customers can relax, put their feet up and enjoy these sharable snacks for less. Customers can also stock up ahead of the festive season.

Says Phoebe Splain, who has the (in my opinion!) absolutely stunning job of Buying Manager Crisps at Morrisons: “At Morrisons, we're always keeping an eye out for more ways to help our customers spread the cost of their favourites, and this great offer is one they’ll need to be quick not to miss! Whether you’re after an easy crowd pleaser to bring out at a party or to simply enjoy snacking on in front of the telly, you can’t beat popping the lid on a tube of Pringles!”

The offer is available until 19th September in-store and online nationwide, while stocks last.

For more information visit: https://groceries.morrisons.com

I think my wife and I will be watching the 1951 version of A Christmas Carol (our favourite version of this classic festive film) whilst munching our way through these bargain Pringles!