Aldi & Lidl #6

[Carefree]

I sliced mine through the middle and made mini pizzas with them in the air fryer. Genius!

FML. I thought the M&S thread was bad for my waistline but that's next level filth

 

[Interestingbitsnbats]

Popped into Aldi today and the place was plastered with pink notices saying you weren't allowed to eat the food in there without a valid receipt for purchase, as it would be regarded as theft!
Had trouble with self service machine as the alarm went off a few times. Left feeling like I was going to be pounced on for shoplifting as I left the store.

Hate it when you see people opening things and eating as go round many a time I've seen half opened sandwiches left on shelfs

 

[ohdoris]

These are so good !! These are Lidl, Aldi also do a version but they are much milder. This is the first thing I’ve eaten today (healthy!) so I’m convincing myself that 480 cals for the whole pack is perfectly fine !!

 

[Marylou]

If anyone saw a middle aged woman doing a happy dance in the Aldi car park today, it was me. I nipped in for a few essentials and spotted the jumbo dupe of M&S's mountain bar Managed to restrict myself to 2 but may go back for more

 

[Pesky Tarian]

I can't lie I went to Aldi for more nacho dip but ended up with a Ploughman's pot 10/10.

 

[bourb0nbiscuits]

I think the Bakewell blondie needs its own thread

 

[sosticky]

Lovely isn’t it! Cottage cheese is good for you, low in cals and full of protein I eat multiple pots a week

Are you Fopperholic???! (Just joshing)

 

[Chocolategoggler]

Popped into Aldi today and the place was plastered with pink notices saying you weren't allowed to eat the food in there without a valid receipt for purchase, as it would be regarded as theft!
Had trouble with self service machine as the alarm went off a few times. Left feeling like I was going to be pounced on for shoplifting as I left the store.

 

[SharkAttack]

I got a free olive sourdough stick today with my Lidl card and the dog scoffed it while I was bringing in stuff from the car.

I was looking forward to that. Better get a decent offer on my Lidl card tomorrow.

 

[Eenymeenyminymo]

I bought some of the cheaper chocs/sweets from Aldi to put in with presents for kids and I’ve ate them all
The red packaged bars which are around £1 are actually really good, they have a Christmas theme on the bar.

 

[Pinkpenguinx]

Right, I should never have went to lidl this morning haven’t been in ages as I tend to go to aldi mostly. Seen over socials (ireland) that they were bringing back toffee yum yum pastries. How bloody nice are they! I now have an obsession so next time I’m not just gonna buy 2 and share with my child I even debated getting more this morning and I was like “i probably won’t like them I’ll just get 2” NO I was wrong so delicious with a cup of tea.

Between this thread and the M&S thread ive become addicted to chocolate covered nuts of multiple varieties and pastries galore
SOS send help

 

[CinnamonSwirl]

I think so! About 5 mins but maybe I need to leave it a bit longer, will retry tonight

Ok update, I used three teabags and brewed it for over ten minutes and it still tastes like lovely warmed water and nothing else

 

[watermelon sugar]

Nah I’m English so I say ‘Liddle’ and ‘Parriss’ and ‘Spain’ rather than how the natives pronounce them.

Slight tangent but isn’t it odd how TK Maxx is TJ Maxx in America? I wonder why.

They changed it to TK Maxx to avoid confusion with TJ Hughes

 

[chickhicks86]

I bought every member of the family a Bakewell blondie this morning thanks to this thread. Long story short: the over 45s loved them, the under 20s not so much.

I picked an end piece today, even yummier! I bought a bit for my husband as well, but I've not told him about it yet. I might "forget".

 

[Sleep_deprived]

This bag is absolutely gorgeous. Done them in the airfryer for about 20 minutes or so at 180. So nice, I’d be buying again.

 

[Chocolategoggler]

Our Aldi is really clean and Lidl is a mess - suppose it depends on what you buy, near me they are both about the same age, one new build and Aldi extended and a refit. Before we moved here I always shopped in Lidl but have to go on the bus to it and Aldi is down the road so have got used to Aldi now but I don't have a problem with it except there is no bakery which I like in Lidl and their big vine tomatoes.

I've had the same experience. I remember a refit in an Aldi store in the last few years reminded me of a Marks and Spencer store.
I really think it depends on the clientele and management.
I've just found a nice Aldi where the clientele are lovely and don't barge you or intimidate you to hurry up, and the store has a nice atmosphere and is tidy. Bliss!

 

[TravellingPants]

I was annoyed today because I wasn’t paying attention and bought the salami pizza instead of the nduja one that I had an offer for (I don’t eat ready meals so it’s a rare splurge for me!) but then won £10 off my next shop in the spins

 

[Pesky Tarian]

My local Aldi had loads of party food half price today - all dated 1st Jan or later so ideal for NYE

I have been today and got some nice buffet things for guests tomorrow. I also got several rolls of the fully recyclable wrapping paper 45p (nice thick brown printed kind) and these cute little guys for 79p!. Yaaas Aldi.

 

[Saddlesoap]

 

[ohdoris]

I buy the Aldi Cucina Tomato & Basil stir in pasta sauce for when I cba. It’s really nice. And honestly takes 10 mins. It’s my go to for when my husband is away & I absolutely can’t not be bothered to make tea / on the verge of ringing a takeaway. I even fling a bit of bistro salad & balsamic in the pasta bowl if I’m feeling virtuous!