Good and Bad Buys at Lidl and Aldi stores (***Please don't expire***)

Rosa_Damascena

YoungBlueEyes said:

Spotted this in Aldi this morning.  I didn’t buy one cos I could never make it last ‘til 1st Dec, and buying multiples wouldn’t fit in my fridge

That looks like Lidl to me.

@YoungBlueEyes - tinned beans are ideal for curry in a hurry, the whole point being you can avoid the pre-soak / boil.

Katiehound

The Gungho Peas- or whatever they are called are known as 'Pigeon Peas'. My vegetarian friend has stocked up with them, he thinks they are great. They also had tinned butter beans in my Aldi. Think they were 22 pence per tin.... probably none left as that was a week ago.

*I see they are called gungo peas, but hey, gungho sounds much better!

Rosa_Damascena

Just tried this product from Lidl. Verdict stodgy even with salad, and the taste isn't up to much either:

YoungBlueEyes

Sorry yep the cheese advent calendar is in Lidl, thanks Rosa. I was in Aldi for my main shop then had a quick squizz round Lidl just in case of bargains (none to be had)

I've found this re kidney beans being toxic. The issue is with dried beans, not tinned - 

https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7964008/how-to-safely-cook-kidney-beans-cannellini-beans-slow-cooker/

Brie

Rosa_Damascena said:

Just tried this product from Lidl. Verdict stodgy even with salad, and the taste isn't up to much either:

Looks like pierogies to me.  I've never had them with salad.  And Ukrainian I knew growing up would serve them hot and topped with a mixed of fried onions and bacon and with a big dollop of sour cream on top.  Might have some nice spicy sausages on the side.  

Rosa_Damascena

Brie said:

Rosa_Damascena said:

Just tried this product from Lidl. Verdict stodgy even with salad, and the taste isn't up to much either:

Looks like pierogies to me.  I've never had them with salad.  And Ukrainian I knew growing up would serve them hot and topped with a mixed of fried onions and bacon and with a big dollop of sour cream on top.  Might have some nice spicy sausages on the side.  

But that is just stodge on stodge!! Where is the green on the plate?

Katiehound

Rosa_Damascena said:

Brie said:

Rosa_Damascena said:

Just tried this product from Lidl. Verdict stodgy even with salad, and the taste isn't up to much either:

Looks like pierogies to me.  I've never had them with salad.  And Ukrainian I knew growing up would serve them hot and topped with a mixed of fried onions and bacon and with a big dollop of sour cream on top.  Might have some nice spicy sausages on the side.  

But that is just stodge on stodge!! Where is the green on the plate?

what about the poor onion- it's a veggie!!

Pollycat

Rosa_Damascena said:

Brie said:

Rosa_Damascena said:

Just tried this product from Lidl. Verdict stodgy even with salad, and the taste isn't up to much either:

Looks like pierogies to me.  I've never had them with salad.  And Ukrainian I knew growing up would serve them hot and topped with a mixed of fried onions and bacon and with a big dollop of sour cream on top.  Might have some nice spicy sausages on the side.  

But that is just stodge on stodge!! Where is the green on the plate?

Sometimes some people just want comfort food without thinking about nutrition.

In a cold Ukrainian winter, I'd be happy with this:

Brie said:

Rosa_Damascena said:

Just tried this product from Lidl. Verdict stodgy even with salad, and the taste isn't up to much either:

Looks like pierogies to me.  I've never had them with salad.  And Ukrainian I knew growing up would serve them hot and topped with a mixed of fried onions and bacon and with a big dollop of sour cream on top.  Might have some nice spicy sausages on the side.  

In fact, here in a cold UK winter, I'd be happy with it.
If green is really required, I'd go for cabbage.

I can't see 'dumplings' going with salad anyway.

Brie

Katiehound said:

Rosa_Damascena said:

Brie said:

Looks like pierogies to me.  I've never had them with salad.  And Ukrainian I knew growing up would serve them hot and topped with a mixed of fried onions and bacon and with a big dollop of sour cream on top.  Might have some nice spicy sausages on the side.  

But that is just stodge on stodge!! Where is the green on the plate?

what about the poor onion- it's a veggie!!

And sauerkraut in the stuffing!!  That's 2 veg!!!  Likely some potato also involved - there often is with pierogies!!!  Yes it's with healthy food like this I've ended up with the sleek lean body I (don't) have today!!!

Rosa_Damascena

fritzie-65 said:

PLRFD said:

Has anyone ever seen coffee beans in Aldi ? Never seen them myself.

Saw them yesterday top shelf of tea,coffee & hot choc aisle ..small bags think they were 2 gbp ish Alcafe range

Yes Alcafe range, £1.99 for a 227g bag, 2 varieties. (I made a point of looking this evening).