ALDI & LIDL Food and Drink Worth Trying?
Discussion
I sometimes go into Aldi and Lidl, but can't ever get enough stuff that I need. They do have some good products, but stock levels are inconsistent.
I am surprised they haven't been pulled up about their labelling. Too many products are designed and labelled to look the class leading product.
Half the time I go in I end up buying loads of stuff I don't need just to try.
I am surprised they haven't been pulled up about their labelling. Too many products are designed and labelled to look the class leading product.
Half the time I go in I end up buying loads of stuff I don't need just to try.
FiF said:
We've just had our first wagyu burgers, bacon cheeseburgers as it happens.
Melt in the mouth.
Miss FiF Best burger she's ever had.
Mrs FiF Extremely good, good job bought extras.
Both of them would have preferred the burger to be a little thinner, but I think that's going to increase the chance of over cooking and toughness.
But definitely not too salty, in fact not salty at all.
If the Lidl venison and pork are better than these then they must be seriously good.
At the end of the day it's about personal taste. Try the V&P burgers, you'll not be disappointed.Melt in the mouth.
Miss FiF Best burger she's ever had.
Mrs FiF Extremely good, good job bought extras.
Both of them would have preferred the burger to be a little thinner, but I think that's going to increase the chance of over cooking and toughness.
But definitely not too salty, in fact not salty at all.
If the Lidl venison and pork are better than these then they must be seriously good.
Not sure if any good, but I have 2 of these to test out, at that price they can be terrible and I will skin the second one for crackling and put it in curry.
http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/1970.htm?action=showDetai...
in case it doesnt appeal its this:
For £2.99 instead of £5.99
http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/1970.htm?action=showDetai...
in case it doesnt appeal its this:
For £2.99 instead of £5.99
Edited by Du1point8 on Saturday 20th June 09:42
Condi said:
Must say I always find Aldi a very stressful experience. Almost worth paying the extra for Sainsbury's as it saves me a drive through town and no bashing around in the store itself.
Although they do have some Bellini at the moment for £3 a bottle. At that price may as well buy some and stick them in the fridge for summer.
You find it stressful walking around a medium sized shop? Life must be one big uphill struggle for youAlthough they do have some Bellini at the moment for £3 a bottle. At that price may as well buy some and stick them in the fridge for summer.
You were lucky there Du1Point8
I made a special trip to my local Lidls and asked where the pork joints were and was told they'd all gone. Before 10am as well! I find this happens a lot with their 1/2 price weekend meat offers. I made do with 10 blocks of the 1/2 price dark chocolate instead
I made a special trip to my local Lidls and asked where the pork joints were and was told they'd all gone. Before 10am as well! I find this happens a lot with their 1/2 price weekend meat offers. I made do with 10 blocks of the 1/2 price dark chocolate instead
condor said:
You were lucky there Du1Point8
I made a special trip to my local Lidls and asked where the pork joints were and was told they'd all gone. Before 10am as well! I find this happens a lot with their 1/2 price weekend meat offers. I made do with 10 blocks of the 1/2 price dark chocolate instead
I was there just after 8am as I was at a trade show for 10am... It was not because I was hanging out the front waiting for it to open.I made a special trip to my local Lidls and asked where the pork joints were and was told they'd all gone. Before 10am as well! I find this happens a lot with their 1/2 price weekend meat offers. I made do with 10 blocks of the 1/2 price dark chocolate instead
I did pick up quite a lot of the chocolate too.
Du1point8 said:
condor said:
You were lucky there Du1Point8
I made a special trip to my local Lidls and asked where the pork joints were and was told they'd all gone. Before 10am as well! I find this happens a lot with their 1/2 price weekend meat offers. I made do with 10 blocks of the 1/2 price dark chocolate instead
I was there just after 8am as I was at a trade show for 10am... It was not because I was hanging out the front waiting for it to open.I made a special trip to my local Lidls and asked where the pork joints were and was told they'd all gone. Before 10am as well! I find this happens a lot with their 1/2 price weekend meat offers. I made do with 10 blocks of the 1/2 price dark chocolate instead
I did pick up quite a lot of the chocolate too.
Shame the Fruit and Nut wasn't half price too though, just the milk and plain.
Gretchen said:
Du1point8 said:
condor said:
You were lucky there Du1Point8
I made a special trip to my local Lidls and asked where the pork joints were and was told they'd all gone. Before 10am as well! I find this happens a lot with their 1/2 price weekend meat offers. I made do with 10 blocks of the 1/2 price dark chocolate instead
I was there just after 8am as I was at a trade show for 10am... It was not because I was hanging out the front waiting for it to open.I made a special trip to my local Lidls and asked where the pork joints were and was told they'd all gone. Before 10am as well! I find this happens a lot with their 1/2 price weekend meat offers. I made do with 10 blocks of the 1/2 price dark chocolate instead
I did pick up quite a lot of the chocolate too.
Shame the Fruit and Nut wasn't half price too though, just the milk and plain.
The squares are big - I manage to break it in vague triangle shapes. Very moreish 
For 49p I'm not too fussed about breaking up a big block of chocolate
They did this offer about 4 months ago and I bought 10 blocks then...I finished them within about 2 months
Gretchen, I thought you lived close to me and might use the Bedford Lidls so surprised they had them later in the afternoon.
For 49p I'm not too fussed about breaking up a big block of chocolate They did this offer about 4 months ago and I bought 10 blocks then...I finished them within about 2 months
Gretchen, I thought you lived close to me and might use the Bedford Lidls so surprised they had them later in the afternoon.
condor said:
The squares are big - I manage to break it in vague triangle shapes. Very moreish For 49p I'm not too fussed about breaking up a big block of chocolate
They did this offer about 4 months ago and I bought 10 blocks then...I finished them within about 2 months
Gretchen, I thought you lived close to me and might use the Bedford Lidls so surprised they had them later in the afternoon.
The chocolate was good, what had of it. Big mistake to say to the kids "you can have a couple of squares each" before opening it...! For 49p I'm not too fussed about breaking up a big block of chocolate They did this offer about 4 months ago and I bought 10 blocks then...I finished them within about 2 months
Gretchen, I thought you lived close to me and might use the Bedford Lidls so surprised they had them later in the afternoon.
I'm nearer to St Neots, people there have simple tastes
For the Lidlers, 'King of the Grill' BBQ briquettes.
Charcoal being sold out everywhere else, I grudgingly bought a bag thinking they'd be crap, but no! The heat lasted for ages, plus the briquettes impart a lovely smoky flavour I think would be perfect for jerking or slow smoking.
Even better, they're currently on offer at £4 for two 5Kg bags. I bought all I could carry today, but may well go back for more tomorrow.
Charcoal being sold out everywhere else, I grudgingly bought a bag thinking they'd be crap, but no! The heat lasted for ages, plus the briquettes impart a lovely smoky flavour I think would be perfect for jerking or slow smoking.
Even better, they're currently on offer at £4 for two 5Kg bags. I bought all I could carry today, but may well go back for more tomorrow.
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