Lidl - recommendations

annie.t

For anyone interested passata is back

BoJack Horseman

annie.t wrote: »

For anyone interested passata is back

I am!

Thank all the gods.

We've been using the Tesco passata and it might as well be 1/4 vinegar.

Now, if only the 'Italiamo' (blue tinned) chopped tomatoes would return.

9or10

The huge single clove garlic seems to have gone - shame:(

BuffyBot

fin12 wrote: »

The toiletries are practically the same price as the bigger bottles, the small bottle of mouthwash is the same price as a big bottle.

Generally the way with mini-toiletries. That being said, they are often more expensive in some stores so even "same price" is a start.

Thargor

Lidls Deluxe Deli Style coleslaw for 99c is perfection, never buying anywhere else again. I love coleslaw and was finding it starting to taste a bit weird from a lot of places especially Aldi in recent times but this stuff is really excellent, like the deli kind you used to get years ago.

rubadub

Kat1170 wrote: »

I see Lidl are now doing some of their toiletries in a 'mini' range. Lotions, toothpaste etc. Handy if you're travelling.

You can collect little bottles & jars and fill them with the big bottle for travelling. Like mini jam & honey jars or shampoos etc from hotels. The jars are good as you can get your finger in and get everything back out.

Back OT lidl version of tunnocks caramel bars are good, lidl on the top left

suirway

The pizza's are good value for certain!

Shenshen

Space Dog wrote: »

They contain artificial sweeteners instead of sugar though.

This.
I only noticed that after I had bought 2.
I honestly wish they would just make stuff less sweet, rather than adding these sweeteners. I just hate the taste of them

BuffyBot

Italian week has arrived (again!)

It's one of my favourite of the "weeks" they do. The gelatos are nice and I always stock up on some of the dry ingredients such as polenta, risotto rice etc.

A few new offerings such as scamorza cheese and even a pasta machine for €19.99, should anyone want to give make your own pasta a try without splashing out massively.

Current range of products are here: http://www.lidl.ie/en/7330.htm

9or10

BuffyBot wrote: »

even a pasta machine for €19.99, should anyone want to give make your own pasta a try without splashing out massively.

We got one of those years ago when our egg production was exceeding demand by about a dozen a day.

Guess what, the day it arrived the Gals went on one of their little work to rules and then someone else wanted eggs so .

Plus I kinda prefer the dried

BoJack Horseman

BuffyBot wrote: »

Italian week has arrived (again!)

There used to be a range of Italiamo pasta sauces that were the bees-knees

We bought loads of the two flavours on the left.... they were (imo) the best sauces from any store



Alas they have not been available for nearly a year now.... very sad.

The Itlaiamo frozen cheese pizza is probably the best frozen cheese pizza in the world!

BoJack Horseman

Thargor wrote: »

Lidls Deluxe Deli Style coleslaw for 99c is perfection, never buying anywhere else again. I love coleslaw and was finding it starting to taste a bit weird from a lot of places especially Aldi in recent times but this stuff is really excellent, like the deli kind you used to get years ago.

Isn't it rather bitter tasting?
Vinegary?

Surreptitious

I bought the Italian pasta pot and it's great.

Reputable Rog

Garlic and Rosemary loaf.

deadanonymau5

Their chilli tortillas, much nicer than Aldis version and even Doritos imo

Lucas Hood

Hmmm I like Aldis tortilla chips. Must try those too.

Reputable Rog

Belgian (Bocq) beers down to €6.49.

Harry Palmr

Old news but during their USA week I bought the pulled pork for 2.99 or 3.99 (I forget!), the first time I had had this and it was great. Pity is so many of these "occasionals" are just that.

I bought the Gnochi bake yesterday, anyone else had that yet?

BuffyBot

BuffyBot wrote: »

Spotted their own brand (Irish made) hot sauce and picked up a bottle. Haven't opened it until I use up what I have open. Anyone tried it?

To answer my own question: pretty good imho. The sweet slightly smoky spiciness of the cayenne comes through and there is a good vinegary kick to it.

Reputable Rog

I'm really getting pissed off with my local Lidl, badly stocked all of the time, massive queues and quite dirty.

deadanonymau5

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Old news but during their USA week I bought the pulled pork for 2.99 or 3.99 (I forget!), the first time I had had this and it was great. Pity is so many of these "occasionals" are just that.

I bought the Gnochi bake yesterday, anyone else had that yet?

3.99. That kind of pulled pork is available in Aldi all the time I believe (havent been there myself in a while)

BuffyBot

Their expanded Deluxe range has appeared in store for the run up to Christmas. Not up on their website yet, but some pretty nice looking foods!

9or10

BuffyBot wrote: »

Their expanded Deluxe range has appeared in store for the run up to Christmas. Not up on their website yet, but some pretty nice looking foods!

Their Stollen was very nice lasy year.

kellyshell

The mini chocolate panettone's are very tasty.....................had to buy one so early this year because I always leave to the last minute and they run out! will be stocking up on them!

lassykk

The Salmon and Asparagus quiche is amazing. Was waiting all year for it to come back in

Had the seafood chowder too which was nice but I've nothing to compare it to as never had one before!

deadanonymau5

Great weather to get some soup and partly baked rolls. The soup is pretty much the same as Cully&Sully, but cheaper!

Surreptitious

lassykk wrote: »

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The salmon and asparagus pizza is really nice also.

ellejay

Not a food item but tried the lidl mascara for 3.00 and it was brilliant.
Takes two applications.

I've spent over 40.00 - 60.00 on branded mascara and ended up giving them away, they were awful.

Thargor

The chocolate coconut rings are absolutely delicious, my new favourite cake/biscuit thing for teabreaks.

BuffyBot

Got the black olive tapenade from their Deluxe range today. Tasty enough on some hot toasted baguette