Lidl - just managed to use them for a full shop
Discussion
Mostly, potatoes look like potatoes and cabbage looks like cabbage.
It's only the processed 'food-like products' that may appear different.
Stick to fresh veg, fruit and meat to save the heartache.
Lidl's household products though, they're typically a bit 'different' to what I've been used to but they're generally good quality and sensibly priced. For example, Formil washing liquid.
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It's only the processed 'food-like products' that may appear different.
Stick to fresh veg, fruit and meat to save the heartache.
Lidl's household products though, they're typically a bit 'different' to what I've been used to but they're generally good quality and sensibly priced. For example, Formil washing liquid.
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LordGrover said:
Lidl's household products though, they're typically a bit 'different' to what I've been used to but they're generally good quality and sensibly priced. For example, Formil washing liquid.
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I used their W5 washing up liquid last night - I don't seem to have scabs.
LordGrover said:
Maybe I wasn't clear. Those I've used including the W5 you mention have been good, better than the more recognised brands like Persil and Fairy.
Oh yeah it was just the "bit different" comment 
Anyone care to comment on the eggs?
I seem to be finding myself doing a lot of Googling to check I'm not buying German eggs, and I don't actually know why as presumably a) if I was they'd be fine and b) the LIDL website suggests British "Lion" eggs fully traceable etc.
For the last few year I have been shopping with Lidl and occasionally Aldi and we have enjoyed the results.
This year I have been trying to shop only in Lidl and its been ok, I still have to go to supermarkets for deodorant (right guard), Catfood (IAMS dry), washing stuff (Fairy and comfort,) Napppies and wipes (pampers), and bin bags (brabantia 30 l) everything else is from acceptable to down right bloody marvellous. I have tried the alternatives to the above but they were lacking in quality or performance.
Quite honestly it has saved us a fortune .
Plan to try Aldi a bit more soon as seen some good recommended stuff on here.especially as Lidl have discontinued our favourite bread in our region apparently (Instore bakery Ciabatta).
This year I have been trying to shop only in Lidl and its been ok, I still have to go to supermarkets for deodorant (right guard), Catfood (IAMS dry), washing stuff (Fairy and comfort,) Napppies and wipes (pampers), and bin bags (brabantia 30 l) everything else is from acceptable to down right bloody marvellous. I have tried the alternatives to the above but they were lacking in quality or performance.
Quite honestly it has saved us a fortune .
Plan to try Aldi a bit more soon as seen some good recommended stuff on here.especially as Lidl have discontinued our favourite bread in our region apparently (Instore bakery Ciabatta).
ApOrbital said:
Eggs are from the uk.
In Scottish Aldi stores the eggs are I understand from Aberdeenshire.In fact I found this:
https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/product-range/best-of-sc...
opieoilman said:
Apparently, the Aldi nappies are German Pampers (my sister in law is a childrens nurse and that was something that came up about helping parents on a budget). We have used them a few times and they have been fine.
Both made by Proctor & Gamble a few miles up the road from my office.
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hstewie said:
hstewie said: The lack of choice is the biggest drawback I can see - you want Naan breads you're having the one type they've got etc.
The breakfast cereals look a little ropey too but again I wonder how much of that is being so used to seeing Tony and Coco the Monkey beaming out at you that you're judging the artwork rather than the product - if that makes sense.
Let me put it this way, there was nothing at all where I thought to myself "Christ that looks ropey I'm not touching that".
If I suddenly stop posting you'll know the chicken breasts did for me
The Lidl muesli (Special Muesli Luxury Fruit and Nut) is massively cheaper than the Jordans rough equivalent, and much nicer. It makes the Jordans one look like 90% wheatflakes.The breakfast cereals look a little ropey too but again I wonder how much of that is being so used to seeing Tony and Coco the Monkey beaming out at you that you're judging the artwork rather than the product - if that makes sense.
Let me put it this way, there was nothing at all where I thought to myself "Christ that looks ropey I'm not touching that".
If I suddenly stop posting you'll know the chicken breasts did for me
mad4amanda said:
Quite honestly it has saved us a fortune .
Tbh I didn't think "must save money" initially - I don't have it to burn but Waitrose has never been an issue, I simply found myself wondering "What am I paying more for?" when it comes to things like eggs, orange juice, rolls/pastries - and as I'm going to find out tonight, the meat.I chose to do the full shop there because of time .
Then I noticed stuff like cherry Tomatoes were only 59p celery and cucumbers similar. Potatoes were cheaper too , along with milk and butter the Shepherd Neame beers were so much cheaper you got and extra one every 3 you bought compared to supermarkets, bread went from £1.20 odd a loaf to 75p. I started noticing when I went to the supermarkets to get the stuff I couldn`t believe how expensive they were.
I only get the stuff we cant get when it is on offer now in the mainstream.
Then I noticed stuff like cherry Tomatoes were only 59p celery and cucumbers similar. Potatoes were cheaper too , along with milk and butter the Shepherd Neame beers were so much cheaper you got and extra one every 3 you bought compared to supermarkets, bread went from £1.20 odd a loaf to 75p. I started noticing when I went to the supermarkets to get the stuff I couldn`t believe how expensive they were.
I only get the stuff we cant get when it is on offer now in the mainstream.
The crack if possible is to find an Aldi/Lidl and branch of Asda/Morissons/Tesco/Sains/Waitrose close by. I'm lucky, in Bretton Peterborough, an Aldi and a major Sainsburys branch are literlally next door to each other.
I'm in Aldi, and got my core basics in under 20 minutes, then literaly 50 yards and into Sainsbury, home by 9am after an 8 o'clock start.
I reckon using Aldi saves me approx £20 a week. Sainsbury's must be kicking themselves allowing an Aldi so close.
I'm in Aldi, and got my core basics in under 20 minutes, then literaly 50 yards and into Sainsbury, home by 9am after an 8 o'clock start.
I reckon using Aldi saves me approx £20 a week. Sainsbury's must be kicking themselves allowing an Aldi so close.
Just tried a weekly shop in Aldi instead and I have to say a very pleasant experience lots of new stuff to try got a roast chicken in a bag in the oven as I type . Thought the 6 veg offers very good and the chill curries look good too I couldn`t find the brioche burger buns people have been raving about but got some hot dog ones and some meaty bratwurst too . It wasnt a small shop but I was pleased with the value and hope the quality will be as high as LIdl . Has anyone tried the Non bio washing gel as it looked good ?
I will try the nappies next time we buy them .
I will try the nappies next time we buy them .
motco said:
The Lidl muesli (Special Muesli Luxury Fruit and Nut) is massively cheaper than the Jordans rough equivalent, and much nicer. It makes the Jordans one look like 90% wheatflakes.
I very rarely go into Lidl, (Aldi is just 5 mins walk) but as you say, the Special Muesli Luxury Fruit and Nut is very good indeed.vette
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