Good and bad buys from Aldi and Lidl

Doc_N

VfM4meplse wrote: »

Still no special mince pies in store (second wasted trip there). I take this as positive proof that God wants me to diet

They may not be getting any more, of course - the publicity they got probably caused them to sell far more than they expected.

How about the Lidl ones - the report showed them as almost as good, and at least they're still available.

DCFC79

Doc_N wrote: »

They may not be getting any more, of course - the publicity they got probably caused them to sell far more than they expected.

That happens every year doesn't it.

Own_My_Own

Lidls have 24 Charmin toilet rolls for £6.80 at the moment.
( I think that's the right price, could be out by pennies, can't find my receipt )

VfM4meplse

Doc_N wrote: »

How about the Lidl ones - the report showed them as almost as good, and at least they're still available.

I used to buy them as they are vegan. This year the pastry tasted "damp" to me, they just weren't anywhere near as good as usual so I tried one and binned the rest. Or maybe I just expect a superior mince pie in my old age

renegade

I have bought pastry based food at Aldi, the quiche pastry was almost white the base was soggy it just tasted undercooked, the same with their meat pies. Will not be buying these again.

bylromarha

Aldi update

Frozen garden peas - good.
Branigans Christmas chutney - good - very sweet - more suited to sweet dishes than sweet. Large pieces on plum in it.
White fish in breadcrumbs - really nice. Good size portions.
Aldi specially selecte mince pies - can see why they won the award. They are amazing!

VfM4meplse

bylromarha wrote: »

Aldi specially selecte mince pies - can see why they won the award. They are amazing!

So where are they....?

bylromarha

VfM4meplse wrote: »

So where are they....?

In my tummy!

We bought 3 packs when I saw them in store.

Went back today and none to be found. Cashier said the pallet goes within the day of getting it in. Seems I went on the right day to find them on the last visit!

buyhighselllow

A whole Serrano Ham leg at Aldi for £39 this Thursday...We love this and usually get through quite a few packs over Xmas...But a whole leg....can I resist !??

Scritti

renegade wrote: »

I have bought pastry based food at Aldi, the quiche pastry was almost white the base was soggy it just tasted undercooked, the same with their meat pies. Will not be buying these again.

I agree - the quiche was one of the few dud things I've ever bought from Aldi, exactly for that reason. Both times I tried they were undercooked and soggy. I get mine from Lidl now and they are properly cooked and tasty, for the same price as a tiny one from the major supermarkets.

Have no complaints about the pies though.