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

HouseMartin567

PLRFD said:

It’s way too early.

I think Lidl and Aldi are actually the last of the supermarkets to start their Christmas offerings. I had my first mince pie in August and our household has already consumed a box 😂 However, I’ll now give them a rest until nearer the time!

DigForVictory

Rosa_Damascena said:

Merry Christmas! Season's greetings to one and all from Lidl:

What's the best before date on these? As I have a mince pie season of 1-31 Dec...

HouseMartin567

DigForVictory said:

Rosa_Damascena said:

Merry Christmas! Season's greetings to one and all from Lidl:

What's the best before date on these? As I have a mince pie season of 1-31 Dec...

I have not seen the Lidl ones, but the box I purchased (and ate!!!) from Tesco were best before early-Oct. So it’s definitely something people should watch out for if they are planning to buy now but eat nearer the time.

General_Grant

HouseMartin567 said:

DigForVictory said:

Rosa_Damascena said:

Merry Christmas! Season's greetings to one and all from Lidl:

What's the best before date on these? As I have a mince pie season of 1-31 Dec...

I have not seen the Lidl ones, but the box I purchased (and ate!!!) from Tesco were best before early-Oct. So it’s definitely something people should watch out for if they are planning to buy now but eat nearer the time.

I wouldn't worry too much.
I remember years ago buying some M&S puff pastry mince pies for an office party and some were left over and put in a walk-in storage cupboard in a little-used office before we left for our Christmas holiday. 
It was Easter, so well over 3 months later, when I next had occasion to go to that cupboard.  The mince pies were fine.

Rosa_Damascena

DigForVictory said:

Rosa_Damascena said:

Merry Christmas! Season's greetings to one and all from Lidl:

What's the best before date on these? As I have a mince pie season of 1-31 Dec...

I didn't bother to look. I used to be a mince pie fiend, after 50 years I finally went off them! I just don't fancy them any more.

maman

Me too @Rosa_Damascena. I don't enjoy the pastry but happy to lick the mincemeat spoon when I'm making them for DH. 😋

KxMx

The frozen Aldi chicken spring rolls are okay, bought a few times for the novelty, but the Lidl beef spring rolls are particularly good 😋 And I'd happily buy every time they are available. 

Rosa_Damascena

I had cause to W'App Lidl CS yesterday - the matter was sorted in 17 minutes flat and I am happy.

itsthelittlethings

Aldi have some cheesy garlic breads and garlic and herb dip takeaway in the chiller section. This is a great dupe for Dominoes and costs £5 rather than £25 for a meal! (I had two of each for dinner last night). Still not healthy but we can’t be perfect. I also think it’s maybe a bit less unhealthy as it was orange and green on the health label not red.

Rosa_Damascena

I bought this candle at Aldi the week before last - unusual autumnal scent that smells lovely once lit. A nice change from the usual pumpkin spice variants available:


ETA: no idea why my own pic wouldn't upload and I had quite a time finding this image online. But the candle is still worth it for £3.

ETA: My own pic finally uploaded: