ALDI & LIDL Food and Drink Worth Trying?
Discussion
Re mushy peas - I too enjoyed their little cans of green gunginess, but a selection error - I think they share a tray with regular marrowfat peas - has vastly improved my gastronomic experience.
Give the chubby peas a good cook on a gentle heat: 12-15 minutes rather than the usual 4-6, then drain and serve. They'll have exploded and deteriorated towards the state of their mushy brethren, but I much prefer the looser consistency and retention of some element of form.
Give the chubby peas a good cook on a gentle heat: 12-15 minutes rather than the usual 4-6, then drain and serve. They'll have exploded and deteriorated towards the state of their mushy brethren, but I much prefer the looser consistency and retention of some element of form.
V8mate said:
Re mushy peas - I too enjoyed their little cans of green gunginess, but a selection error - I think they share a tray with regular marrowfat peas - has vastly improved my gastronomic experience.
Give the chubby peas a good cook on a gentle heat: 12-15 minutes rather than the usual 4-6, then drain and serve. They'll have exploded and deteriorated towards the state of their mushy brethren, but I much prefer the looser consistency and retention of some element of form.
You should write a paper. Makes me feel better about my 4 slice pack 5 slice pack corned beef piece.Give the chubby peas a good cook on a gentle heat: 12-15 minutes rather than the usual 4-6, then drain and serve. They'll have exploded and deteriorated towards the state of their mushy brethren, but I much prefer the looser consistency and retention of some element of form.
SpeckledJim said:
Just being a knob. Sorry. 
As mentioned, anything in the Prestigious Black Packaging of Dreams should be reliably good.
The packet risottos are unfeasibly good for the money and the ease with which they're prepared. Beans better than Heinz. Mushy peas better than Bachelors. Their absolute basic vanilla ice cream is really nice. The sourdough frozen pizzas are very very good.
The 'posh' Scottish vintage cheddar is bloody lovely.
There we go. I could have just done that without being a knob first, couldn't I!?
ETA the dusted fish fillet things are a fixture in our house. The kids absolutely love them.
Agree with all of the above.As mentioned, anything in the Prestigious Black Packaging of Dreams should be reliably good.
The packet risottos are unfeasibly good for the money and the ease with which they're prepared. Beans better than Heinz. Mushy peas better than Bachelors. Their absolute basic vanilla ice cream is really nice. The sourdough frozen pizzas are very very good.
The 'posh' Scottish vintage cheddar is bloody lovely.
There we go. I could have just done that without being a knob first, couldn't I!?
ETA the dusted fish fillet things are a fixture in our house. The kids absolutely love them.
Edited by SpeckledJim on Wednesday 13th January 10:31
The lighty dusted chilled cod/haddock are ace thrown in a panini press for a fast fish butty, avoid the basa as a fish it's just flavourless.
The melt in the middle chilled fishcakes are all good, as is the thai fishcakes normally next to them.
The good grains packs of mixed rice/quinoa etc are all good.
Sourdough part baked baguettes and any of the paper wrapped breads are very good.
I know the Basa fillets are bland, but as a base the plain frozen fillets are always consistent, clean, good texture, they don't come apart. I season well and generously sprinkle with curry powder so it's almost a crust, 40 mins in the oven and serve with the Good Grains curried chickpeas. Could be in Kerala.
andburg said:
SpeckledJim said:
Just being a knob. Sorry.
As mentioned, anything in the Prestigious Black Packaging of Dreams should be reliably good.
The packet risottos are unfeasibly good for the money and the ease with which they're prepared. Beans better than Heinz. Mushy peas better than Bachelors. Their absolute basic vanilla ice cream is really nice. The sourdough frozen pizzas are very very good.
The 'posh' Scottish vintage cheddar is bloody lovely.
There we go. I could have just done that without being a knob first, couldn't I!?
ETA the dusted fish fillet things are a fixture in our house. The kids absolutely love them.
Agree with all of the above.As mentioned, anything in the Prestigious Black Packaging of Dreams should be reliably good.
The packet risottos are unfeasibly good for the money and the ease with which they're prepared. Beans better than Heinz. Mushy peas better than Bachelors. Their absolute basic vanilla ice cream is really nice. The sourdough frozen pizzas are very very good.
The 'posh' Scottish vintage cheddar is bloody lovely.
There we go. I could have just done that without being a knob first, couldn't I!?
ETA the dusted fish fillet things are a fixture in our house. The kids absolutely love them.
Edited by SpeckledJim on Wednesday 13th January 10:31
The lighty dusted chilled cod/haddock are ace thrown in a panini press for a fast fish butty, avoid the basa as a fish it's just flavourless.
The melt in the middle chilled fishcakes are all good, as is the thai fishcakes normally next to them.
The good grains packs of mixed rice/quinoa etc are all good.
Sourdough part baked baguettes and any of the paper wrapped breads are very good.
21st Century Man said:
V8mate said:
Re mushy peas - I too enjoyed their little cans of green gunginess, but a selection error - I think they share a tray with regular marrowfat peas - has vastly improved my gastronomic experience.
Give the chubby peas a good cook on a gentle heat: 12-15 minutes rather than the usual 4-6, then drain and serve. They'll have exploded and deteriorated towards the state of their mushy brethren, but I much prefer the looser consistency and retention of some element of form.
You should write a paper. Makes me feel better about my 4 slice pack 5 slice pack corned beef piece.Give the chubby peas a good cook on a gentle heat: 12-15 minutes rather than the usual 4-6, then drain and serve. They'll have exploded and deteriorated towards the state of their mushy brethren, but I much prefer the looser consistency and retention of some element of form.
I must say though, the different sell by dates on display were all materially different coloured products, so I wonder whether multiple suppliers are in play on that product?
I went for the darkest... because beefy.
V8mate said:
I meant to come back to you actually - I wanted some corned beef yesterday, and the SS version wasn't in stock, so I took a pack of the 'poor people' product. Had it on a sarnie at lunchtime and it was fine.
I must say though, the different sell by dates on display were all materially different coloured products, so I wonder whether multiple suppliers are in play on that product?
I went for the darkest... because beefy.
The 4 slice pack is stocked alongside the near identical 5 slice pack but the product inside is completely different, which you wouldn't know unless you'd tried both. 4 slice is delicious, 5 slice is bland. I don't see the rationale for running both lines without some product differential in the packaging? They're so different.I must say though, the different sell by dates on display were all materially different coloured products, so I wonder whether multiple suppliers are in play on that product?
I went for the darkest... because beefy.
Of course, it might be that the 5 slice is cheaper, but I barely notice stuff like that. I have no idea how much milk or sliced bread costs, I just put stuff in my trolley.
Edited by 21st Century Man on Wednesday 13th January 11:23
I dunno mate, but the Deli one is the one I find bland, tough texture, with hard white fat around the edges. The other one is soft and luscious with jelly around it, much better imo.
I've just had a fit of the giggles. Grown men of our stature photographing and posting packs of corned beef on the internet.
I've just had a fit of the giggles. Grown men of our stature photographing and posting packs of corned beef on the internet.
Edited by 21st Century Man on Wednesday 13th January 11:29
V8mate said:
Ohhhhh! So you're saying that the poor people one is nice and the posh one is bland?
I now see that there isn't an SS one, but the one I bought is 'Deli' flashed, so suggesting better quality.
The cheap one probably just has a shed load more salt in it
Having price checked, they're both £1.29p a pack, so the Deli 5 slice is the cheap one.I now see that there isn't an SS one, but the one I bought is 'Deli' flashed, so suggesting better quality.
The cheap one probably just has a shed load more salt in it
I obviously have expensive tastes!
V8mate said:
Re mushy peas - I too enjoyed their little cans of green gunginess, but a selection error - I think they share a tray with regular marrowfat peas - has vastly improved my gastronomic experience.
Give the chubby peas a good cook on a gentle heat: 12-15 minutes rather than the usual 4-6, then drain and serve. They'll have exploded and deteriorated towards the state of their mushy brethren, but I much prefer the looser consistency and retention of some element of form.
I like to mix both cans together.Give the chubby peas a good cook on a gentle heat: 12-15 minutes rather than the usual 4-6, then drain and serve. They'll have exploded and deteriorated towards the state of their mushy brethren, but I much prefer the looser consistency and retention of some element of form.
Ideal with mash and Brains faggots (99p).
55palfers said:
V8mate said:
Re mushy peas - I too enjoyed their little cans of green gunginess, but a selection error - I think they share a tray with regular marrowfat peas - has vastly improved my gastronomic experience.
Give the chubby peas a good cook on a gentle heat: 12-15 minutes rather than the usual 4-6, then drain and serve. They'll have exploded and deteriorated towards the state of their mushy brethren, but I much prefer the looser consistency and retention of some element of form.
I like to mix both cans together.Give the chubby peas a good cook on a gentle heat: 12-15 minutes rather than the usual 4-6, then drain and serve. They'll have exploded and deteriorated towards the state of their mushy brethren, but I much prefer the looser consistency and retention of some element of form.
Ideal with mash and Brains faggots (99p).
SpeckledJim said:
55palfers said:
V8mate said:
Re mushy peas - I too enjoyed their little cans of green gunginess, but a selection error - I think they share a tray with regular marrowfat peas - has vastly improved my gastronomic experience.
Give the chubby peas a good cook on a gentle heat: 12-15 minutes rather than the usual 4-6, then drain and serve. They'll have exploded and deteriorated towards the state of their mushy brethren, but I much prefer the looser consistency and retention of some element of form.
I like to mix both cans together.Give the chubby peas a good cook on a gentle heat: 12-15 minutes rather than the usual 4-6, then drain and serve. They'll have exploded and deteriorated towards the state of their mushy brethren, but I much prefer the looser consistency and retention of some element of form.
Ideal with mash and Brains faggots (99p).
Have just found out that Aldi has delisted their Greek yoghurt. Genuinely gutted by the news.
It was without doubt the best supermarket-label Greek yoghurt you could buy and a substantial discount over others' premium products, let alone Fage.
My Aldi spend is going down and down. Used to be about £300 per month in Aldi, £25 in Lidl, and another £75 across other supermarkets.
Since Lidl launched their app, it's about £225 with Lidl, £75 in Aldi and £100 elsewhere. And that £75 is likely to slide further as there are less and less reasons to go there.
It was without doubt the best supermarket-label Greek yoghurt you could buy and a substantial discount over others' premium products, let alone Fage.
My Aldi spend is going down and down. Used to be about £300 per month in Aldi, £25 in Lidl, and another £75 across other supermarkets.
Since Lidl launched their app, it's about £225 with Lidl, £75 in Aldi and £100 elsewhere. And that £75 is likely to slide further as there are less and less reasons to go there.
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