Lidl/Aldi brands v names brands

vicwatson · 30-08-2013 05:23PM

fussyonion wrote: »

I got a tub of Strawberries and Cream Ice-Cream (in the red tub) in Aldi today (Don't know if it's Specially Selected) and it's down from €2.79 to €1.39 which is great because Aldi don't generally reduce prices. (Well they don't really need to, but you know what I mean!)

The Ice cream I was talking about is in a black square carton, I think it's about €2.39 or the likes. It's very nice in Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry, think they used to have a Honeycomb too.

Layinghen · 30-08-2013 10:37PM

The strawberry flavour of this ice cream has got to be my absolute favourite ice cream. So creamy and luxurious tasting.

fussyonion · 02-09-2013 07:53PM

I bought Aldi's vacuum packed Smoked Mackerel yesterday for €1.79 and I had it tonight with some salad.

There were two decent sized fillets and another smaller slice.

I grilled it for 5 minutes (already cooked, just needed heating) and I have to say, I was really impressed.
Full of flavour and really good value.

They also sell Peppered Mackerel too.

whiskeyman · 03-09-2013 04:43PM

fussyonion wrote: »

I bought Aldi's vacuum packed Smoked Mackerel yesterday for €1.79 and I had it tonight with some salad.

There were two decent sized fillets and another smaller slice.

I grilled it for 5 minutes (already cooked, just needed heating) and I have to say, I was really impressed.
Full of flavour and really good value.

They also sell Peppered Mackerel too.

the tinned mackeral in tomato sauce is nyom-tastic!
try it on toast!

Qualitymark · 05-09-2013 01:05PM

If you have a wood stove, Aldi has log splitters, log carriers, etc today.

xzanti · 06-09-2013 09:58PM

Aldi's pancakes.. there's 8 small sized ones in a pack.. they're so fluffy!
Aldi's strawberry jam.. I've never tasted a nicer jam anywhere, full of fruit!
Aldi's Camomile tea.. best I've tried yet!
Aldi's Angus beef burgers.. So tasty!
Aldi Duneen strawberry yoghurt.. tastes exactly the same as Yoplait!
All cheap as chips!

Mrs Fox · 06-09-2013 10:28PM

fussyonion wrote: »

I bought Aldi's vacuum packed Smoked Mackerel yesterday for €1.79 and I had it tonight with some salad.

There were two decent sized fillets and another smaller slice.

I grilled it for 5 minutes (already cooked, just needed heating) and I have to say, I was really impressed.
Full of flavour and really good value.

They also sell Peppered Mackerel too.

I find them nicer than Lidl's too.

Pang · 08-09-2013 12:42PM

Aldi's Duneen yoghurts are great. I love the Melon and Orange ones.

Bought Lidl's teabags last week. They are by Fallons. They're perfect and make a great cup of tea.

Fittle · 24-10-2013 02:02PM

Have been shopping in Aldi over a year now.

I was out and about and had to go into a shopping centre that only had a Tesco, so thought I'd pick up a few bits & pieces while I was there.

I started putting stuff in the trolley...and was adding up the cost in my head...I thought I'd 'treat' myself to some of the brand names I hadn't bought in over a year (Batchelors beans, Lyons tea etc)....my trolley was less than half full and the total was almost double what I would have paid for the same products in Aldi. So I did a U-turn and put everything back!!

I was the same as others here - used to do a 'bit' of shopping in Aldi but would inevitably end up in Dunnes or Tesco for branded stuff that I had myself convinced were nicer in taste. Wouldn't go near those shops now - Aldi all the way!! And the Super 6 are great this week:D

dub_skav · 25-10-2013 09:29AM

Fittle wrote: »

Have been shopping in Aldi over a year now.

I was out and about and had to go into a shopping centre that only had a Tesco, so thought I'd pick up a few bits & pieces while I was there.

I started putting stuff in the trolley...and was adding up the cost in my head...I thought I'd 'treat' myself to some of the brand names I hadn't bought in over a year (Batchelors beans, Lyons tea etc)....my trolley was less than half full and the total was almost double what I would have paid for the same products in Aldi. So I did a U-turn and put everything back!!

I was the same as others here - used to do a 'bit' of shopping in Aldi but would inevitably end up in Dunnes or Tesco for branded stuff that I had myself convinced were nicer in taste. Wouldn't go near those shops now - Aldi all the way!! And the Super 6 are great this week:D

So your "treat" was going to cost more? How is that surprising?
If you bought own brand or cheaper brands in tesco you could reduce the price too.

It annoys me that people do not compare like with like when discussing the "value" in Aldi or Lidl.

El_Drago · 25-10-2013 12:29PM

dub_skav wrote: »

So your "treat" was going to cost more? How is that surprising?
If you bought own brand or cheaper brands in tesco you could reduce the price too.

It annoys me that people do not compare like with like when discussing the "value" in Aldi or Lidl.

They'd reduce the price but they'd also taste like ****e.The point being that with Aldi you get alot of quality products at great prices.Win win.

lukesmom · 25-10-2013 02:29PM

dub_skav wrote: »

So your "treat" was going to cost more? How is that surprising?
If you bought own brand or cheaper brands in tesco you could reduce the price too.

It annoys me that people do not compare like with like when discussing the "value" in Aldi or Lidl.

Your post makes no sense.

dub_skav · 25-10-2013 03:49PM

lukesmom wrote: »

Your post makes no sense.

What part are you struggling with?

xzanti · 25-10-2013 03:53PM

I'm addicted to Aldi's canned cream of tomato soup right now.. 59c a tin.. it's the nicest tomato soup out there imho!

Nice chunk of crusty bread on the side.. nyom!

lukesmom · 25-10-2013 06:31PM

dub_skav wrote: »

What part are you struggling with?

The part that compares 'own brand' supermarket items with Aldi items. There is no comparison. The quality of Aldi produce far exceeds any own brand supermarket produce.

ezra_pound · 26-10-2013 08:29AM

lukesmom wrote: »

The part that compares 'own brand' supermarket items with Aldi items. There is no comparison. The quality of Aldi produce far exceeds any own brand supermarket produce.

Some of tesco finest range is very good.

Some super Quinn super valu stuff is v good.

Etc. Etc.

Lisha · 26-10-2013 08:55AM

The O connells barm brack in lidl is gorgeous cost approx 1.29
The super valu own brand brack at 1.00 ishorrible

xzanti · 26-10-2013 10:48AM

All the Aldi baked stuff is lovely.. have yet to try any of their breads or cakes and not like them...

Also their strawberry jam is amazing.. full of chunks of strawberry.. think it's about 60c for a jar.. compared to say, the Supervalue everyday value strawberry jam which is rank imho..

Name Changed · 26-10-2013 01:29PM

The Aldi beef medallions are amazing. €5 for two. I had them Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and yesterday. They are that good in my opinion! I found them great with a spice that I also got in Aldi a while back. I think it's called Montreal Steak. Great stuff.

I also buy the frozen chicken breast a good bit also. They are 4 quid. It says there is enough for 4 but to be honest I'd easily eat two thirds of it. It's so handy though to just stick it in the oven for an hour and a half and do nothing else with it. I get it quite a bit when I'm in work because I'm not able to stand over the cooking.

Usually I only buy meat from my local butchers but these two products are definitely worth buying.

Lovely Bloke · 27-10-2013 01:34AM

Venison Leg Medallions in Lidl, absolutely gorgeous, tender, tasty and great.

anewme · 27-10-2013 11:45AM

Anyone who shops in Lidl or Aldi will appreciate this...........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL7jyXCQ2Zc

"I went in for some sausages and came home with a cordless drill"

Lucyn · 30-10-2013 08:12PM

anewme wrote: »

Anyone who shops in Lidl or Aldi will appreciate this...........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL7jyXCQ2Zc

"I went in for some sausages and came home with a cordless drill"

That's so funny! Thanks!

AK333 · 30-10-2013 10:02PM

anewme wrote: »

Anyone who shops in Lidl or Aldi will appreciate this...........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL7jyXCQ2Zc

"I went in for some sausages and came home with a cordless drill"

That was absolute class

Thanks for the laugh

cosmic · 01-11-2013 05:20PM

I'm hooked on Lidl's cream crackers. They're the nicest I've tasted in a long time. I can't stop eating them! I'm having some at my desk right now

rubadub · 01-11-2013 05:46PM

cosmic wrote: »

I'm hooked on Lidl's cream crackers.

Are they very pale ones, or do they have brown overcooked spots like this pic

I got tesco ones recently, they are how I like them -pale. Only 26cent for a normal pack.

I would call these pale
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cosmic · 02-11-2013 12:57PM

rubadub wrote: »

Are they very pale ones, or do they have brown overcooked spots like this pic

They're quite pale alright. They have some light brown stops but definitely not that overcooked burned look or taste to them. When they're in your mouth they're perfectly doughy/mealy (for want of a better description). Nom!

username123 · 02-11-2013 11:54PM

Has anyone tried ALDI gin? I'm considering getting a bottle tomorrow, apparently it's beaten off even the likes of Bombay Sapphire in blind taste tests, and has won awards. I'm on a bit of a 'try different gins' adventure so wondering if anyone recommends.

AK333 · 03-11-2013 12:05AM

username123 wrote: »

Has anyone tried ALDI gin? I'm considering getting a bottle tomorrow, apparently it's beaten off even the likes of Bombay Sapphire in blind taste tests, and has won awards. I'm on a bit of a 'try different gins' adventure so wondering if anyone recommends.

If you drink enough of it you won't know or care what its like

fussyonion · 03-11-2013 12:26AM

I tried Aldi's version of Bacardi..it's not great.

Hootanany · 03-11-2013 10:57AM

hussey wrote: »

Aldi in Australia have a range of coffee machines & pods to rival Nespresso
http://www.expressi.com.au/ (and are pretty good)

Do they have this in Ireland at all?

I'm just curious more than anything else

Not yet but fingers crossed.

Lidl/Aldi brands v names brands

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