Good and bad buys from Aldi and Lidl

Lynsey

The rump steaks in Aldi looked nice the other day.
Only 50p off, but £2.99 for a 10oz(e) steak isn't too bad. I'll get some at the weekend and try.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/product-range/fresh-bakery/this-weeks-latest-meat-offers/meat-offers-product-detail/ps/p/british-rump-steak-1/

Lynsey

tronator

Feral_Moon wrote: »

Rice takes just 10 minutes to cook in a pan on the hob so compare that to using an hour's worth of energy for the same result in an expensive gadget. Likewise, vegetables take 5-10 mins to steam in a conventional steamer. Double up with the veg steaming above the rice to save even more money!

You're comparing apples with oranges. A slow cocker uses 100-200 Watt whereas a hob uses 1000 - 2000W. "An hour's worth of energy" is not the same for both devices.

Feral_Moon

Lynsey wrote: »

The rump steaks in Aldi looked nice the other day.
Only 50p off, but £2.99 for a 10oz(e) steak isn't too bad. I'll get some at the weekend and try.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/product-range/fresh-bakery/this-weeks-latest-meat-offers/meat-offers-product-detail/ps/p/british-rump-steak-1/

Lynsey

They are some of the nicest steaks I've ever had from a supermarket. I always buy a couple when I go in. I cook mine medium rare and they literally melt in the mouth :drool:

Thanks for posting this. I wasn't due to go shopping this week but I'll be passing nearby an Aldi later today so will pop in for a couple

Feral_Moon

tronator wrote: »

You're comparing apples with oranges. A slow cocker uses 100-200 Watt whereas a hob uses 1000 - 2000W. "An hour's worth of energy" is not the same for both devices.

I use gas not electric, as does, I think, the OP. So yes, considerable difference in cost. He was also talking about using a multi cooker not a slow cooker which I should imagine has a higher output but can't be certain without checking.

dlusman

stockton wrote: »

Hi All,

In my local Aldi they have got Crofton Electric Multi-cookers for £34.99. I already have a rice cooker and a slow cooker but (from a safety aspect) I think it could be useful to have an electric gadget that cooks rice and steams vegetables and then automatically switches off and keeps the stuff warm. Unlike the gas which has to be watched carefully.

Anyone used these type of things before? Would appreciate any observations from users. Is it true, for example, that the rice takes over an hour to cook? How long does it take to steam vegetables. I have read that the slow cooker takes ages to cook. I am not expecting miracles but is it worth buying for just cooking rice and steaming vegetables?

Alternatively
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-33638321

Happygreen

DD1 and myself were stuck for a snack lunch (and sandwiches coming out of our ears these days) so we tried the wee pizza and new Margherita pastry thing from the Lidl bakery. Both were really nice and a great price for under £1 (need to check the receipt if anyone needs to know!).
I also am so happy Lidl is selling the giant Ritter Sport Chocolates as they make great gifts. Good they don't sell the normal 100g size as I'd eat far too much of them, lol.

vegasvisitor

Margherita pastry - is that the swirly bread thing with tomato and mozzarella through it. Looks like a savoury chelsea bun? I agree, yummy. Never tried the pizza but I might now!

I like their little baguettes at 19p as well.

I also bought pommes noisettes recently but it seems they were seasonal. They were good but I don't see them in store any more.

tronator

tronator wrote: »

It appears that only a few stores have them where they mixed up the delivery of the magazines. My store didn't have them. There is a discussion about it on HUKD.

BTW, the voucher IS in the August's Lidl News in store.

Cornucopia

I've been working my way through the Lidl Baresa Antipasti (99p each). I have to say that the varieties I've tried so far have been excellent.

For anyone who's never had Antipasti, it is vegetables preserved in oil.

Varieties: Artichoke, Peppers, Courgettes, Mushrooms in herbs and tomato oil, Sundried Tomatoes

Happygreen

Today I must go on about Aldi's fruit - it's been superb in the new store. Fresh French apricots for 60 p, ripe and juicy, flat peaches 7 in the pack for a similar price.