Great What/What Not to Buy at Lidl, Aldi and Netto Hunt

Somerled

julynne wrote:

Personal opinion

UHT milk (1L box) is not advisable from Lidl - the lids to the spout at the top don't close properly, not good if you can't finish a whole litre of milk in one ago!

Aldi's one (red+white box) is brilliant - lid seals back brilliantly!

I agree - there new plastic ones fit really snugly. Its cheaper too at 45p for a litre of semi-skimmed. Netto has it for 48p as does Lidl.

Smashing

All the xmas biscuits from Lidl. Go buy. Now. Except in Reading, because I want all of them.

Lord_Gardener

loopy_lass wrote:

just for a giggle... my fella bought a large packet or marzipan from aldi, come round other day saying oooo that stuffs not good, i got a raging headache from the colourings, bad stomach age and my pee turned bright yellow... OOooooo my word says i, thats not good, ill send the rest back to company and tell them.

Oh no says he, i ate the WHOLE block in one night.... Mmmmmmm now i wonder why he felt ill..... DUMMY

men!!!!!!

loops

Now, has he tried the 'Mister Choc' chocolate nougart & marzipan bar from Lidl? Much more tasty than straight marzipan!

Gaia

Excellent value are Lidl's Adritt anti-limescale tablets for laundry, SO much cheaper than Calgon and just as good. 51 tablets in a box, think it's £3.95 but can't remember off the top of my head.

When the repair man came out to my washing machine (bearing problem) he mentioned that he could see no scale on the drum or element. Also means saving money because I can use only 1/4 of a scoop of washing powder in each wash and the clothes come out lovely and clean without any soap residue.

ka7e

charlies_mum wrote:

I have a 14 year old really fussy cat, and she loves the Vitacat foils. I also give her the dried food and she likes that too.

With 5 cats (varying degrees of fussiness!) to feed, I can recommend the Vitacat dried food, too. Previously used to expensive premium brands like Iams or Royal Canin, they have all scoffed the Vitacat. 89p for 1kg!

skintstudentbabe

iv read a few posts from people saying avoid lidls sensitve facial wipes if u hav sensitive skin! well my skin doesnt know wat its doin from one day to the next!!dry oily sensitive flaky etc etc!! i use Simple products (cleanser and moisturiser) but find that lidl face wipes r fab for those nites wen iv overindulged and r too tired to remove makeup!i also like aldi siana facialwash gel too!!!!!!! these r the only prods tht i find dont leave my face red and sore!!

EagerLearner

In Lidl the parmesan and sandwich salami are very good - plus I like the crunchy cereal clusters - 99p for a large bacg with nuts and raisins). Tins of tomatoes are great and the low fat rice pudding is delish, couldn't see any difference compared to branded. I use alot of squeezy honey for herbal tea (when i have had too much coffee...) so will get it from there, plus their fruit bread is nice for breakfast and cheaper than supermarkets.

Gaia

more Lidl good buys:
Route 66 crunchy peanut butter
blocks of parmesan cheese
tomato puree
fruit juice
cheese
stollen
xmas pudding
anything chocolate!
own brand cereal (the malties are especially good!)
ice cream
bratwurst sausages
frozen beefburgers
frozen crumb-coated fish
jam
marmalade
honey
chocolate spread
milk

Avoid
cat litter
frozen peas

stamford

Lidl - frozen Canadian lobster a steal at £4.99

EagerLearner

Squeezy honey is lovely... peanut butter... sandwich pepperami... low fat rice pudding (0.19p!)... chocolate... tinned tomatoes... tartare sauce... flavoured rice crackers...