Good and bad buys from Aldi and Lidl

Cornucopia

I really like the Maasdam cheese slices from Aldi. It's like a cross between Edam and Emmental. It has a pleasant light but creamy taste, without being as nutty as Emmental.

maman

Cornucopia wrote: »

I really like the Maasdam cheese slices from Aldi. It's like a cross between Edam and Emmental. It has a pleasant light but creamy taste, without being as nutty as Emmental.

I'll give it a try but I do like the sweetish, nutty taste of Lidl's Emmental too although Aldi is easier for me to get to.


Lately we've been enjoying the Aldi gorgonzola, the dolce one is very like Dolcelatte.

vasseur

maman wrote: »

Lately we've been enjoying the Aldi gorgonzola, the dolce one is very like Dolcelatte.

Glad to see this as never tried it before - I bought some yesterday and was able to use the money off voucher in the Mirr0r.

Love Aldi

Doc_N

Cornucopia wrote: »

I really like the Maasdam cheese slices from Aldi. It's like a cross between Edam and Emmental. It has a pleasant light but creamy taste, without being as nutty as Emmental.

We're all different - fortunately - but my experience of the Aldi Maasdam wasn't as positive. Tried it the other day for a change, but found it absolutely tasteless.

It's a '2', like their Emmental, and it's Dutch, so it was never going to be a big hitter, taste-wise, but whilst the Emmental had a decentish taste, we both found the Maasdam completely tasteless.

Cornucopia

Each to their own. I like Edam and Gouda, so Maasdam is just a bit of a variation on those.

ljonski

Just visited Aldi in the Republic of Ireland. The locally produced food there far exceeds in quality the stuff that you get in the UK. Although many other products are the same!

Bublin1

Lidl Ready to Eat avacados were......ready to throw away. A complete waste of money.

savingfortomorrow

aldi chilli and ginger salmon is fantastic tasting. its brilliant value and have not found a similar product in any store.

charlies_mum

savingfortomorrow wrote: »

aldi chilli and ginger salmon is fantastic tasting. its brilliant value and have not found a similar product in any store.

Totally agree and a quick and easy meal if you combine with Aldis Singapore noodles.

Feral_Moon

savingfortomorrow wrote: »

aldi chilli and ginger salmon is fantastic tasting. its brilliant value and have not found a similar product in any store.

Do you mean the Infusions chilli & ginger salmon by the Harbour Co? I've bought this version in Aldi but don't recall seeing an own brand one.