Good and bad buys from Aldi and Lidl

Big_Graeme

Why has this thread been dumped in the offers finished section?

PLRFD

Why do the mods here keep moving this thread ?

dlusman

Big_Graeme wrote: »

Why has this thread been dumped in the offers finished section?

I have always assumed it is because too many people hit the "report this thread as expired" button , rather than the "post reply" button. They are right beside each other , and are both big blue buttons - bad website design

Feral_Moon

Don't ever notice to be honest as I don't access the thread via the boards.

Lance_De_Boils

I love the cream of tomato soup in Lidl. I have always been a fan of Heinz and any other brands I tried didn't come close.
I tried the Lidl brand and found it to be excellent. Even Heinzier than Heinz.

tronator

dlusman wrote: »

I have always assumed it is because too many people hit the "report this thread as expired" button , rather than the "post reply" button. They are right beside each other , and are both big blue buttons - bad website design

... especially as the "Post Reply" button is normally in this position. They should swap the buttons.

VfM4meplse

Lance_De_Boils wrote: »

I love the cream of tomato soup in Lidl. I have always been a fan of Heinz and any other brands I tried didn't come close.
I tried the Lidl brand and found it to be excellent. Even Heinzier than Heinz.

I really don't get people's love of tinned / packet soup. It's so full of salt and chemicals, whizzing up your own is quick, easy and produces much tastier results even when heated from frozen, at an inexpensive price. (Believe me, I don't waste unnecessary time in the kitchen).

Feral_Moon

VfM4meplse wrote: »

I really don't get people's love of tinned / packet soup. It's so full of salt and chemicals, whizzing up your own is quick, easy and produces much tastier results even when heated from frozen, at an inexpensive price. (Believe me, I don't waste unnecessary time in the kitchen).

I agree and usually make 2-3 different varieties of soup per week in winter. This week I've got roasted red pepper & sweet potato soup (sweet red peppers were on offer in Aldi last week) and broccoli & apple soup on the go. I've also got enough veg in to make potato & leek and a spicy parsnip soup next week. Very little effort for fantastic and healthy results :T

PLRFD

My favourite is ham and pea soup but broccoli and apple hmmmm now that sounds interesting may well give that a go.

Feral_Moon

PLRFD wrote: »

My favourite is ham and pea soup but broccoli and apple hmmmm now that sounds interesting may well give that a go.

It's very tasty! It makes quite a thin soup so if you prefer your soup a little thicker then add a diced potato.

I remove the florets of a whole head of broccoli and leave to one side then chop up the stem to saut! in a little butter with an onion and 3-4 chopped cox apples (I leave skin on). Season with S&P, add a litre of veg stock and simmer for 15-20 mins. Add in the broccoli florets and simmer another 5 mins before blending.