Good and bad buys from Aldi and Lidl

Always_after_a_bargin

VfM4meplse wrote: »

I have no doubt it's just as good as the Tefal version, but it's still rather a lot to spend on chips - much as I love them I just don't eat them, so don't think I'd get value for money from it over my whole lifetime!

My worry would be that I end up making chips every week as a "treat" in order to get my money's worth from it and then get addicted. Thanks heavens there's no choice for me, I just don't have the kitchen space.

I have the duronic one on amazon, it's a Airfryer. I researched for about 18 months and the constant reviews of the Tefal Actifry where Paddles breaking and them not lasting long was off putting. It's a lot of money to invest in something that is not going to last. I eventually settled on the duronic Air fryer on amazon. The reviews are all really good, even from people that had owned the Tefal Actifry previously. You can cook a lot more in it than chips. The only time my oven is on now is if I am cooking a Joint of Meat. Saves on Electricity. The duronic one I have is retro looking which is another reason I preferred it as my kitchen is all done out in the retro look. I payed around the 70 quid mark for it. Worth every penny.

Anyone thinking of buying a Airfryer go for it. You won't be disappointed.

PLRFD

Always wondered how these machines would be with tandoori chicken have you tried it ?

dlusman

VfM4meplse wrote: »

My worry would be that I end up making chips every week as a "treat" in order to get my money's worth from it and then get addicted. Thanks heavens there's no choice for me, I just don't have the kitchen space.

My Tefal Actifry gets used for a whole lot more than chips. Particulary good at sausages ( because the paddle ensures even cooking ) and minced / diced meat dishes

Happygreen

Just a quick note for who debated the usefulness of this thread.....
It gets used a lot so it is useful, isn't it

Lidl has new in Turkish style yogurt (1 kg pots) @ £ 1.49, Greek full and low fats have also gone to the same lower price for now. I just opened the Turkish and I can say that I love the taste and you can actually see the live culture on the top as it's a set yogurt. Perfect.

Feral_Moon

I've had an Actifry for almost 3 years now and nothing has ever broken on it. I paid £99 on special offer and I cook a damn sight more than just chips in it! Great value for money for me

Feral_Moon

shammyjack wrote: »

The Haddock from Lidl at the same price is good quality fresh fillet not minced and pressed !

I buy fish from Aldi and it's not minced and pressed, it's solid fillets!

Doc_N

Always_after_a_bargin wrote: »

I have the duronic one on amazon, it's a Airfryer. I researched for about 18 months and the constant reviews of the Tefal Actifry where Paddles breaking and them not lasting long was off putting. It's a lot of money to invest in something that is not going to last.

It was the very early models that had the problem. Our Actifry has been going strong for 5 years now, without a single problem. Guilt-free chips - just a spoonful of rapeseed oil (or similar) in an entire batch.

mcculloch29

I am trying not to eat chocolate, but Aldi have some new varieties in. Luckily for my diet, the seasonal flavours like plum and cinnamon mousse and apple strudel mousse filled bars are milk, not dark, I try not to eat milk chocolate, as I don't enjoy it enough to justify the diet sabotage.
However, the sea salt Moser Roth mini bars are dark and very nice.

candygirl

We haven't been able to get the almat washing capsules for weeks:( am using the gel but not as keen x

charlies_mum

meritaten wrote: »

I bought the Rolled Lamb Shoulder joint - but was a bit dubious about roasting it. to me, shoulder is for Stews and Casseroles. I slow roasted it and we had it for Sunday Dinner today..............it was divine! tender and melt in the mouth and the FLAVOUR - that was like I remember lamb from my childhood! Even the grandkids (not big meat-eaters, they love their veggies) asked for seconds.

Either you were very lucky, or we were very unlucky. Bought one and cooked it today and it was awful. Just mostly fat and inedible. Most of it went in the bin. By far the worst thing I have bought from Aldi.