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Good and Bad Buys from Aldi & Lidl *Do NOT Expire Please*

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  • Crisps87
    Crisps87 Posts: 15 Forumite
    Popped into a Lidl today - I don’t have one convenient for me but I was near one so thought I’d pop in. On the whole slightly more expensive than Aldi I thought, although there were some bargains (1kg extra lean mince is about £1 cheaper in Lidl). Couldn’t resist the bakery though - one thing Aldi lacks. Big full sized baguette was delicious (and 62p I think? Bargain!) but the jam doughnuts are awful! Too dry and “bready” if you get what I mean. And at 32p each more expensive than M&S!!! Also, is it just me, or do Lidl not rush you through the till as much as Aldi do?

    Think I prefer Aldi. I’ll always have a nosey in a Lidl if I’m near one though.
  • Pollycat
    Pollycat Posts: 36,027 Forumite
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    My friend whoo lives very close to a Lidl insisted that I try their tinned tomato soup.
    Being a Heinz snob for many years, I was quite sceptical but we compared the list of ingredients in both tins and Lidl came out favourably.
    Taste?
    Well, I'll just say that I won't be buying Heinz anymore.
    I don't have a Lidl close to me but there is an Aldi so I'll be trying that.
  • candygirl
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    Loving the new ALDI champagne ad :rotfl:
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  • quoia
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    candygirl wrote: »
    Loving the new ALDI champagne ad :rotfl:

    Not exactly "new"

    Might have updated price "labels" but it appeared on TV for Xmas 2013
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  • candygirl
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    quoia wrote: »
    Not exactly "new"

    Might have updated price "labels" but it appeared on TV for Xmas 2013

    Sorry I missed it the first time round.Fibro brain fog:(
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  • Tofu_eater
    Tofu_eater Posts: 86 Forumite
    Aldi Beetroot Burgers (fresh in a pack of two on the shelf,not frozen) I think are really really good
  • Pollycat
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    Aldi Saxon quilted 4 ply toilet tissue is off my shopping list.
    At least 4 rolls in the 9 pack have one ply misaligned.
    And it sticks to the roll as you pull it.



    I'll stick to the Tesco quilted that OH prefers.
  • VfM4meplse
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    Lidl fruit were very disappointing today. The few that were reasonably priced were also on the turn.
    Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!

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  • Willowtree222
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    Lidl have an alcohol free alternative to mulled wine, which is really nice. Just for anyone who likes it but can't drink.
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  • kazwookie
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    Nicnak wrote: »
    Lidl have an alcohol free alternative to mulled wine, which is really nice. Just for anyone who likes it but can't drink.

    Can you see/ tell me from the label on the bottle how much sugar is in it, to replace the acohol?
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