Aldi & Lidl #7

[bunnylass]

Both our lidl had signs up that they had supply issues with the train

So tempted to make a joke here about train delays...

 

[Carefree]

I also won an apple turnover and have a free bakery item on my Lidl Plus. Stop sabotaging me, man

 

[Tangent Tiger]

Oh it's OK I went in this afternoon and they're stocking it now

 

[NoHintOfDrama]

Yes! On the hob, and in the oven up to 240 degrees

I’ve had one of these for five years now, still going strong!

 

[pecan]

If this was already mentioned I apologise but Aldi have dropped their Christmas veg price to 8 pence, Asda too. Not sure about others. We are off to Aldi for 7am this morning. Send thoughts and prayers

 

[duckdinner]

I have spoilt myself by having a proper coffee machine so now can’t drink instant. My husband has no such quality control and I’m quite jealous really.

Similarly the first time I got a work bonus, I bought an amazing mattress. This means that hotel beds can be a disappointment.

I struggle on.

I think Mr Duck feels similar about me I cannot taste the difference between basic range instant coffee or freshly ground higher quality beans at all. It all tastes the same to me.

Might have something to do with him drinking black coffee and according to him, I drink "coffee flavoured milk"?

 

[Notworthy]

@pecan not sure if you venture into the M&S thread but if not then you must try the M&S golden blonde pecans, insanely good.

 

[rivermonster]

It might not be the biggest annoyance I will get today but just opened a pack of Aldi softest toilet rolls. They are now 12 double sized rolls instead of 24 so the pack is not so bulky but the damn things will not fit in any of my toilet roll stands and they fall off the radiator when I try to balance them on there so now stuck with the rolls on the floor. Getting on my nerves already.

 

[SharkAttack]

Can you show us a pic of the choc pls?

This is the one

 

[Dontmindme]

Tried the raspberry croissant this morning (in the car before I even left the car park ), just a croissant with jam, I’ll still to the almond or choc hazelnut going forward. Or a plain one with the pistachio or hazelnut creme I got on Italian week . Also picked up my free bakery item so went for a white sourdough (makes sense to redeem their most expensive items)! And I had a free choc hazelnut donut to redeem which I’ve just demolished but wouldn’t buy again . Oh and because I’d met the next spending threshold I got a free share size bag of crisps. And now I’ve got a baguette to redeem by next week. Lidl, making losing weight harder!

 

[Pesky Tarian]

I'm genuinely flabbergasted by hearing about your Lidls that play music I could swear I've never been to one that does, in the UK or abroad. Unless I'm that far removed from reality that I didn't notice

Same I've been in many a lidl and have yet to hear a tune. I can only imagine it's like when you think you're in a wetherspoons when in fact it's an all bar one

 

[bcat1998]

I don't know what Lidl have done to their chocolate digestives but they've gone from being better than McVities to inedible. It's been a while since I last bought them so not entirely sure when they changed, but I had a bad feeling as soon as I saw the packaging was different. They're now like chewing a lump of concrete - rock solid and tasteless.

I know it's such a small life problem, but I'm so sick of everything continually getting shitter.

They’ve changed the bakery cinnamon buns too!!! Like you I hadn’t had one in ages but had one yesterday and it was so dry! They’ve got rid of the icing it was just stodgy and dry

 

[Toffee finger]

No sign of frickles in my store either

I bought some lychees from Aldi the other day that had a date of the 25th on them. I just took them out of the fridge and all bar one lychee is covered in mould! They were going to be my healthy mid afternoon snack while wfh, so instead I've had to eat a kitkat...

Same. I bought some last week and the next day they were covered in mould!

 

[nothanksbabes]

I don't know if it's already been mentioned, but Aldi have Squashies flavour icelollies. They're only 50-odd calories a go. I haven't tried them yet but I've got some in the freezer for when I need a sweet treat!

 

[mrsdewinter]

Talking of all things Veganuary which seems to be everywhere, I noticed Frickles in Aldi's new vegan offerings.
As discussed previously on here I can't seem to find them, so presume they're not in my store or they're permanently sold out!

ALDI UNVEILS ITS BIGGEST VEGAN RANGE YET FOR VEGANUARY – WITH PRICES STARTING FROM JUST £1.49

Those looking to add to their vegan repertoire this Veganuary needn’t look further than the aisles of Aldi. Whether shoppers are looking to go fully plant based or make a couple of meat-free swaps, Aldi’s range of new and returning Plant Menu products has shoppers covered for breakfast, lunch...

www.aldipresscentre.co.uk

I've looked in all four Aldi stores near me - two had shelf tags but no product. I'm really keen to try them! Aldi's vegan range always looks so exciting, but they're quite soy-heavy and I don't tend to love the taste of soy-based meat subs, so I was extra excited by the frickles.

 

[Mamacita]

Who on earth wants to slaver this stuff on their food. Not me thanks but I suppose Aldi wants to go to the Instas to get them noticed. I just want some nice food at decent prices not this crap.

ALDI LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE SAUCES AND INSTAGRAM USERS ARE SLATHERING ON THE PRAISE

Aldi has launched two NEW sauces in collaboration with The Sauce Shop — The Sauce Shop Truffalo Hot Sauce (£3.49, 160ml) and The Sauce Shop Burnt Pineapple Sauce (£3.49, 160ml) — available as a supermarket exclusive in stores now. Social media users have been quick to hype up the new sauces...

www.aldipresscentre.co.uk

What, a hot sauce? It's tasty do you not use sauces ?

 

[Chocolategoggler]

Yes, I find pictures easier than a description. I've picked up some Tattler recommendations for a hamper. Might find time tomorrow to photo them.

As promised here's a couple of things I bought on Tattle recommendation. Think I should go back and buy myself some as these are for part of a raffle prize, but I keep getting distracted by other recommended things.

 

[pecan]

As may be obvious from my username I am obsessed with pecan nuts so now I feel I need to try it to be fair moving away from Lidl has been good for me getting away from that bakery but I do miss it. It used to be a 5 minute walk away, dangerous!

 

[Dontmindme]

Aldi have an app with freebies.

You’ve never used the Lidl plus app?!?!? You usually get a free pastry or something for signing up then freebies once you hit £10, £50, £100, £150 then 10% off your next shop if you hit £250. It resets every calendar month so the freebies are different. You also get coupons based on items you buy like 15% off certain items each week. They also give you a scratch card on the app every time you scan and also do wheels that you can win pastries or fruit every so often too. Honestly it’s brilliant!

 

[Tangent Tiger]

I went into Aldi for the first time in 20 years on Monday. I bought frozen green beans (love them), reed diffuser almond and macaroon, rice noodles and plum jam. Couldn't manage any more as my feet were too tired but it was a nice change of supermarket scenery!