What Value things have you tried and liked?

ti1980

Ooh, I will have to try that now, thanks for that tip Bogof_Babe! I don't drink cider much but when I do its usually in a pub and its often Strongbow.
I fancy a cider now, pity I've not got any.
I will definitely give it a try. Mmm, a nice ice cold cider to accompany me when I go and sit out in the garden, lovely!:beer:

RedStar_3

Despite being a terrible food snob, when I was skint I bought loads of Tesco Value products and I can recommend the pasta (25p for 500g, tastes like any other pasta), and the chopped tinned tomatoes (perfectly adequate for making a pasta sauce, curry or casserole). The apple juice is fine but for some reason, the orange juice is vile. I thought the beans were perfectly adequate too.

Even though these days I'm more of an organic, Fair Trade, Taste The Difference type of girl I still use Value flour. And I discovered only yesterday that Sainsbury's Basics feta cheese is the proper Greek stuff whereas the mid-price version is from France and consequently less authentic...

RedStar_3

Someone mentioned Value gravy granules earlier... sorry, can't find the post now to namecheck them. I read the label recently and found out that they don't contain any meat or meat extracts. Far from being annoyed about this I was delighted as I am vegetarian and can now use them in vegetarian dishes to which I want to add a meaty, savoury taste, and also for things like vegetarian sausages and mash. I would recommend them to any other vegetarians out there who are like me, ie vegetarian because they are animal-lovers rather than because they don't like meat!

tjfs

Our local branch (Milton) has removed a lot of Value lines from the store which is quite annoying, have to go to another branch to get them.

Don't forget the fresh yeast from the instore bakery - which is free, just ask!

Makes yummy bread.

1lb Tesco Value plain flour
1lb 100% Stoneground Wholemeal strong flour
1tsp salt
1pt warm water
2oz fresh yeast

Mix together to make dough (I use a mixer with dough hook). Split into two lumps, put on greased baking tray in oven, wait 20-30 minutes for rise (in winter you might need to put the oven on very low) then turn to 200C and bake 20-30 minutes. Usually do this with something else that needs the oven, saves energy and tastes better too as the steam helps the crust.

conniemander

Sorry if its already been mentioned but Sainsburys Basics Toilet Roll only £1.13 for 12 rolls!
And it doesnt disintegrate like some cheap toilets rolls. The saving is ridiculous as a pack of 9 or 12 well known brand rolls often costs around a fiver. Plus its environmentally friendly as its made from recycled wood and the plastic it comes in can be recycled in the stores carrier bag recycling point.

marybishop

conniemander wrote: »

Plus its environmentally friendly as its made from recycled wood.

Ouch !!!!!!:D

si_and_linz

Loads of you say that basic baked beans have runny sauce. I put a small knob of butter or margarine(full fat type works best) after heating and it thickens the sauce and makes it taste creamy. My eldest son adds garlic too - ok if you arent planning to socialise soon after!
Also my fave basic foods are asda 8p noodles, chopped tomatoes (tesco are best), asda own brand teabags (havent found a cheaper one that tastes nice), honey, tesco liver and bacon pate, asda brie.
If you have small children try basics on them - mine couldn't tell the difference most of the time. They got pickier as they got older though!

loren83

I don't know if this has been posted as I've been away for a while and haven't read the whole thread but I just bought Sainsburys basics honey and it is HORRID! It tastes like chemicals or the beehives are right next to the M25! I normally just have it in yoghurt or on my tesco's value wheatabix (yummy by the way) but I can't touch it... what shall I do with it.

helping_hubby

loren83 wrote: »

I don't know if this has been posted as I've been away for a while and haven't read the whole thread but I just bought Sainsburys basics honey and it is HORRID! It tastes like chemicals or the beehives are right next to the M25! I normally just have it in yoghurt or on my tesco's value wheatabix (yummy by the way) but I can't touch it... what shall I do with it.

Do you make bread? You could use it instead of sugar? I use honey in breadmaking and I prefer it. But not tried the value one.

Downsizing__for_sanity

Tesco Value sultanas were a waste of money - lots of grit and stalk in them. Usually only put them on my cereal so noticed the difference! Their Value mixed dried fruit is fine though, strangely enough....