New subscriber here! That's really interesting to see the price comparisons with M&S, I've only ever gone there for specific treats or gifts so had assumed the price difference for a normal shop would be much greater. I do shop in Aldi semi regularly but usually just for store cupboard ingredients as i agree their produce isn't the best quality and doesn't last long. I usually get produce and meat from Sainsbury's which luckily has loads of items price matched with Aldi now so you get the low price and reasonable quality - win win!
Seems like any aldi I've visited is chaos and m&s isn't expensive like people think, they have budget lines plus least you know it's in date and good quality.
Sara, this is what a lot of people are missing. There are stuff that I'll only buy in Aldi and nowhere else because it's good and reasonably priced. However, many do not take into account the chaos and the anxiety that follows when you can't find what you need, etc, as people move things and don't put them back. You see freezer stuff in the fridge or on the shelves where they don't belong. I shop at M&S for certain stuff, and then I go to Costco and other stores that carry what I need. On this Internet, people love to crucify others for their personal preference it's actually scary. 🩷
Thank you! My son and I eat our fruits daily, and sometimes we have to eat things quicker (which means midweek topup) because the produce is about to go bad. Thanks for watching 🤗
@user-bz9wo4hw5q that was my experience with the fruits from there as well. I had grapes for well over a week and blue berries and mine were still good and firm. I even had a 3 week old pomegranate that was still good. I store all my fruits and veg correctly. I think people are confused and thinking I am telling them to shop at M&S. I am only just sharing what I do as a low income single mom on a budget. Thanks for sharing your experience. 🧡
@carolyagou8874 I will remember not to take things to heart going forward. I just had to stick up for myself because it was getting a bit ridiculous. Thank you💛
@user-bz9wo4hw5q you are so right. I think there is just this negative mindset when it comes to people shopping in "high end supermarkets" on a low income. Yes, everyone is feeling the squeeze. You completely understand where I am coming from. 💛
I will be honest I thought I might enjoy this but the longer it went on I started to feel anxious. Things got pulled about, squeezed , knocked over, picked up and put back after the lady stated she had no hygiene wipe for the trolley handle, so bacteria is spread about on the food like the pineapples. I could not see any dirt on the fruit juice cartons but when you get home give the packaging a quick wipe you probably are not going to drink out of the carton but a glass . What was wrong with the smoked fish you just made a sound and rejected it . The M and S fish looked like it was artificially coloured .It was very yellow. Aldi also sell smoked Bassa fillets, ive tried them a few times no complaints. I agree about checking your receipt I have been charged numerous times for the same item when I only bought one . I'm disabled and have to rely on somebody to give me a lift to the store and back and its embarrassing going back and saying you charged me for 2 packs of pork chops or 2 boxes of free range eggs .sometimes I cannot return for 3 or 4 weeks and food that was damaged or rotten inside , I had a black rotten coconut and dozens of bad avocados over the years . Another thing I've picked up on is reduced priced food was rung through at the full price . It is annoying to arrive and find empty shelves and freezer units . The short dates I agree were not good especially if like me you have to shop for 2 weeks in advance . Some M and S items are much nicer than aldi .Sausages for example I used to buy 3 packs for 10 pounds but they were 92 % meat not meat derivatives . Aldi chicken has no flavour and sometimes it's grey
I am sorry my video made you anxious. Slightly moving items to see the quality is not a big deal. A few items may have been put back "aggressively" by accident and it was not intentional. I am right-handed. I am filming with my right hand without a tripod in a store with customers left and right of me, behind and in front of me. I am trying to get out of their way, I am not entitled to hover because I am filming. Anything I "squeezed" which was the garlic I picked it up and put it in my trolley. You are aware that your food is constantly touched from the production line to the supermarkets, right? You could not see the dust, but I can. I did not state anything was wrong with the smoked haddock. Most manufacturers add dye to the smoked haddock to make it the colour it is. Smoked fish are usually lighter in colour. There are people who do way worse than me just moving about things then placing it back. You stated the bacteria from my hands is spreading around on the pineapples. There were over 100 other people who touched those said pineapples before me. All produce should be washed before use. Thanks for watching. Be blessed.
I just see your channel today love it❤ I was a Tesco girl but now Lidl and Aldi, I was such a snob when I first shopped in them 😂 now I’m always there.The only thing is certain seasonings I have to go to International stores
Thank you. You know exactly what I mean. I get certain things from Aldi. I loved their nappies and wipes when my son was a baby. Aldi has its perks. Certain produce I won't get. We know what we get from what store, and it all comes with experience from shopping. Thanks for watching and sharing. 🩷
I do agree, quality is better at M and S. That broccoli was not as good as the M and S one. I buy somethings at Aldi like their organic oats and in a paper bag too! Also their gluten free pasta and the rice cakes. Aldi is cheaper on the shelf stable products but the fresh foods are better at M and S, thank you for showing us the difference.
I bought the broccoli, tho it wasn't firm at all. I'm not gonna lie. That's it! The fresh produce and meat stuff I don't like compromising on. We know exactly what we require when we shop, and it's definitely a win in my eyes. Even tesco and sainsburys fresh produce is better than Aldi. Aldi has the quantity as they know who they are targeting. You're welcome. Thanks for watching 🤗
I don't care what anyone says, fresh food doesn't last long or taste as good from places like Aldi. I'd much rather spend a bit more at Waitrose and get better quality food that lasts. But for cupboard and frozen food they're okay
This is it! I'm not saying get everything from these "higher end" supermarkets, but the fruits are so good. I don't buy lots of cupboard stuff because of my stomach issues, but you are indeed correct. There's no wrong and right....it is all about personal preference. 🩷
@jahcia I recently learnt this too! I was shocked as I always thought that not from concentrate was nutritionally better and felt guilty for buying my kids the cheaper stuff!x
@MumLifeAndMore I actually looked it up after @ellism5896 posted that and I was like oh wow. I found this on livestrong.com 👉🏾The "From Concentrate" Difference Both "from concentrate" and "not from concentrate" juices are pasteurized to remove potential pathogens that may have been in the fruit. Pasteurization involves quickly heating the juice to kill any pathogens. Commercial juices labeled "not from concentrate" are made by juicing the fruit, and then pasteurizing it. From concentrate" juice is juiced from the fruit, then filtered through a processor that extracts water. This way, the juice takes up less space when transported. Before being packaged and sold, water is added back into the concentrated juice and it's pasteurized, according to the European Fruit Juice Association.
@MumLifeAndMore You are welcome. I know exactly what you mean. I tend to only buy 1 juice and when its gone its gone lol. I might have to start making my own juices because I have a juicer sat here gathering dust lol.💛
I agree about M&S, I buy most of my main shop in there. I do shop in Tesco as they have a decent vegetarian choice. I have started to buy salmon and occasionally some chicken from M&S since I developed a health issue which meant I had to give up being a full time veggy. This same health issue has altered a lot of my diet and I find that Tesco is the best shop to find the things I need at a reasonable price things which M&S do not stock. xxx
Hi Sharon, sorry to hear about your health issue. I hope that through food and good nutrition, you're on the mend.🤗 Once we know what we are getting from each store and what makes sense financially, it is not so bad. I think a lot of people misunderstood what I was saying. I get salmon from Costco, which lasts us for the month. Shopping around for what we need is a must. Thanks for watching and sharing your personal preference.🩷
I am not a fan of the juice from the concentrate either. But I do buy it sometimes, when I need to be more frugal, and there is no bargains on the better stuff. 😉 If I cant find fresh vegetables or berries, I buy the frozen ones. Depending on how I plan to eat it. Blueberries I normally eat on top of yoghurt with some granola, frozen is fine. Gracia - my lovely dear friend, yes, now you are silly feathers are normal on eggs, I would see it as quality! Straight from the chickens 🙂 Oooh they have the nature valley granola bars.. I bought them when we were in the US. Both the boys and I loved them.
Lol about the eggs I was being silly as I buy eggs with feathers. I just didn't need any eggs lol. Yes I get that about buying from concentrate when it's needed for the budget. Yes we have nature valley here they sell it in most supermarkets. I love buying frozen veg because it doesn't go to waste. Thanks for sharing your tips and thanks for watching 🩷
I'm so scared when people pick my food at the supermarket. I've heard of and seen awful experiences. But I did order from amazon groceries, and it was quite good. This is when I had my surgery and covid. I think it depends on who your picker is. I think going to the store is like a day out for me, lol. I try not to get too distracted and buy what I don't need. I've come such a long way. 🩷
Yup i never buy Aldi so called fresh chicken it's grim, only buy Lidl's grass fed chicken it's not cheap though at £3.99 for 2 breasts but i'd rather go without otherwise lol.
Great video Gracia, I really enjoy these videos. Big thumbs up from me. Hope You’re having a lovely day. I haven’t shopped at Aldi for a long time, I don’t like Lidl, or Asda meats, I often just get a food shop delivery from Tesco, helps me stay in budget, but I do love M&S fruit and veg.
Hi Miss K, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. I've been asked to do them for over 2 years now. Thanks for the thumbs up, as always. You're a real one😘. People who know will know when it comes to the meat. Quite a few people I know get their good delivered from tesco which is so good cause that way you're not tempted when you go into the store. We love a good M&S produce. 🩷💕
Yes! In all the supermarkets. I remember the days of getting a huge head of broccoli. Now, the broccoli is literally just enough for that days meal. Times have changed. Thanks for watching 🤗 🩷
I will try to get to Lidl and see. I just did a small tesco top up for my sons packed lunch, etc. But I'll definitely do a video. Thanks for watching 🩷
I do like the the meat in our Aldi as they do use local farms I live in Wales we have a lot of good farm's I do buy certain things in M&S and Tesco we are all different and like what we like 🤗🫶🙏🏴
That's amazing that they use local farms. I just do not like the texture and look of the meats in the store I usually shop. Yes! I do the same I get certain things from certain stores and nothing is wrong with that at all. 😘🩷
Do you own a crockpot (slow cooker)? I have arthritis and had to stop making bread by hand but a crockpot makes a decent loaf though you do have to bung it in the oven if you want a crust! xx
@sharonbunn2363 I donated my crockpot about a year ago to a boys football club as I was not using it. My crockpot dish could not go in the oven though.
@@jahciaNeither does mine! You have to take the loaf out of it first and put it on a baking tray. I don't usually bother. I mix the ingredients in my stand mixer and it doesn't need to be left to rise just put straight in the crockpot and cooked for a couple of hours. It isn't as good as handmade but like I said my hands cannot make any more! xxx
@sharonbunn2363 oh I get what you mean now. lol I thought the crockpot dish had to go in the oven haha. Thanks for sharing. I will see if I can figure something out at some point as I am not fond of baking lol. 💛
I love those chicken 1/4 from m&s they're amazing value. U made a really good point at the start of the video, when people are judging for where u are shopping, there is only 2 of u, u can definitely shop better when it's not a huge family. U stick to marks' girly❤❤
Yes, I love them too. I sometimes leave them as one piece or cut them into two pieces. The thing is, I wasn't telling people to go shop at M&S. I was just showing where and how I shop. I do not go over the top. I know what I buy from M&S and what I'll go to other stores for. Being a smaller family makes grocery shopping a bit more flexible. Thanks for understanding what I was communicating, and thanks for watching 🤗 🩷.
@lisah.7758 thank you so much. People always find the worse to say when someone is sharing and showing their truth. I will work on ignoring that. The judgementalness gets to me Lord knows. Thank you 🩷
Lol 🤣🤣🤣. It is not like I was telling people to shop there. I just like to shop there. 🤭🩷. I've been told I maul and abuse the food in the store because I am checking stuff before I buy 🤣🤣. People are so sensitive 🥺
I think me saying quality over quantity has triggered a few people. But we know what we like and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. What's the point of buying something because it is cheaper but then you don't eat it? That's wasting money just the same. I think a few people are missing the point. I'm not saying Aldi is bad, there are just things I wouldn't buy from there. Thanks for watching hun 😘
Yes I’ve never had a single issue with Aldi meat. People don’t realise that the same suppliers have contracts with Aldi and M&S, so all this meat giving her the ick is probably from the same factory 😂
@loopylyn6548 we need to bear in mind that some Aldi stores have better quality produce than others because of location. I have been to all the Aldi stores in my city and I know which ones do and which ones don't. I use to buy Aldi meat, but then I stopped. I'll get some of their frozen stuff and also some fish. I am not against Aldi I just think with what I've experienced I have a personal preference. 🩷
@@jahcia I'm about half and half between M&S and Aldi. I enjoy M&S very much but I also don't approve of some of the misinformation I see on TikTok and the like claiming that M&S is broadly 'as cheap as Aldi' because anyone who regularly shops at both and doesn't cherry pick particular items - for example anyone who buys meat such as brisket or likes a ready made pie, pizza or curry - will know that this is not true. Even a tin of stewing steak is £4 at M&S. Sure, it's nice stewing steak to have in the cupboard for a pie, but it's definitely nowhere near to being as cheap as the Aldi one which is half the price and is still nice for those on a budget. I can afford the £4 one and am willing to pay it, but I regularly see a comeback to anyone pointing out the discrepancy above as 'But it's better quality'; which is irrelevant as this is about BUDGETS. The Ivy is better quality than Wetherspoon but that doesn't mean everyone can afford The Ivy If the particularly chicken leg joints M&S sell at (admittedly) a very good price happen to be the sort of meat you buy regularly then that's great, but personally I buy more whole chicken, pork and beef joints and I spend a lot more on the M&S ones. At least 50% more.
@PotatoPirate123 I'm not implying there is anything wrong with Aldi meat I just don't buy it anymore. I am fully aware that many stores get their poultry, fish and produce from the same suppliers but we also know some stores get the "best quality" over others. We can't be that naive. 🩷
@@jahcia it does vary. There is a misconception that all M&S food is better quality, but personal experience tells me that this is not true. I've had plenty of fairly average meals from M&S, and I've also had veg go off quickly despite the common idea that M&S veg has some magical unicorn dust sprinkled on it that keeps it fresh for months. Just for comparison, Aldi have sold a Luxury tikka masala for years in a round container. It's now £3.89. M&S now sell their own 'our best' tikka masala in exactly the same container, exactly the same weight and it tastes literally no better than the Aldi one, despite being £6.50. Personally I go to M&S mainly because I like the shopping experience rather than because I think their food is all amazing.
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New subscriber here! That's really interesting to see the price comparisons with M&S, I've only ever gone there for specific treats or gifts so had assumed the price difference for a normal shop would be much greater. I do shop in Aldi semi regularly but usually just for store cupboard ingredients as i agree their produce isn't the best quality and doesn't last long. I usually get produce and meat from Sainsbury's which luckily has loads of items price matched with Aldi now so you get the low price and reasonable quality - win win!
Hi and welcome. The price difference on basic stuff isn't overly different. We all have our preferences. I love Sainsburys as well. 🩷
Seems like any aldi I've visited is chaos and m&s isn't expensive like people think, they have budget lines plus least you know it's in date and good quality.
Sara, this is what a lot of people are missing. There are stuff that I'll only buy in Aldi and nowhere else because it's good and reasonably priced. However, many do not take into account the chaos and the anxiety that follows when you can't find what you need, etc, as people move things and don't put them back. You see freezer stuff in the fridge or on the shelves where they don't belong. I shop at M&S for certain stuff, and then I go to Costco and other stores that carry what I need. On this Internet, people love to crucify others for their personal preference it's actually scary. 🩷
She is right altho i do not shop in MS aldi fruit and veg has zero shelf life
Thank you! My son and I eat our fruits daily, and sometimes we have to eat things quicker (which means midweek topup) because the produce is about to go bad. Thanks for watching 🤗
Dont take things to ❤, you can shop wherever you choose !!
@user-bz9wo4hw5q that was my experience with the fruits from there as well. I had grapes for well over a week and blue berries and mine were still good and firm. I even had a 3 week old pomegranate that was still good. I store all my fruits and veg correctly. I think people are confused and thinking I am telling them to shop at M&S. I am only just sharing what I do as a low income single mom on a budget. Thanks for sharing your experience. 🧡
@carolyagou8874 I will remember not to take things to heart going forward. I just had to stick up for myself because it was getting a bit ridiculous. Thank you💛
@user-bz9wo4hw5q you are so right. I think there is just this negative mindset when it comes to people shopping in "high end supermarkets" on a low income. Yes, everyone is feeling the squeeze. You completely understand where I am coming from. 💛
I will be honest I thought I might enjoy this but the longer it went on I started to feel anxious.
Things got pulled about, squeezed , knocked over, picked up and put back after the lady stated she had no hygiene wipe for the trolley handle, so bacteria is spread about on the food like the pineapples.
I could not see any dirt on the fruit juice cartons but when you get home give the packaging a quick wipe you probably are not going to drink out of the carton but a glass .
What was wrong with the smoked fish you just made a sound and rejected it .
The M and S fish looked like it was artificially coloured .It was very yellow.
Aldi also sell smoked Bassa fillets, ive tried them a few times no complaints.
I agree about checking your receipt I have been charged numerous times for the same item when I only bought one .
I'm disabled and have to rely on somebody to give me a lift to the store and back and its embarrassing going back and saying you charged me for 2 packs of pork chops or 2 boxes of free range eggs .sometimes I cannot return for 3 or 4 weeks and food that was damaged or rotten inside , I had a black rotten coconut and dozens of bad avocados over the years .
Another thing I've picked up on is reduced priced food was rung through at the full price .
It is annoying to arrive and find empty shelves and freezer units .
The short dates I agree were not good especially if like me you have to shop for 2 weeks in advance .
Some M and S items are much nicer than aldi .Sausages for example I used to buy 3 packs for 10 pounds but they were 92 % meat not meat derivatives .
Aldi chicken has no flavour and sometimes it's grey
I am sorry my video made you anxious. Slightly moving items to see the quality is not a big deal. A few items may have been put back "aggressively" by accident and it was not intentional. I am right-handed. I am filming with my right hand without a tripod in a store with customers left and right of me, behind and in front of me. I am trying to get out of their way, I am not entitled to hover because I am filming. Anything I "squeezed" which was the garlic I picked it up and put it in my trolley. You are aware that your food is constantly touched from the production line to the supermarkets, right? You could not see the dust, but I can. I did not state anything was wrong with the smoked haddock. Most manufacturers add dye to the smoked haddock to make it the colour it is. Smoked fish are usually lighter in colour.
There are people who do way worse than me just moving about things then placing it back.
You stated the bacteria from my hands is spreading around on the pineapples. There were over 100 other people who touched those said pineapples before me. All produce should be washed before use. Thanks for watching. Be blessed.
Nice video but too long! 😢 Try minimize the length of time you show a particular thing.
Noted! Thanks for watching
Noted! Thank you for watching 🧡
I just see your channel today love it❤ I was a Tesco girl but now Lidl and Aldi, I was such a snob when I first shopped in them 😂 now I’m always there.The only thing is certain seasonings I have to go to International stores
Thank you. You know exactly what I mean. I get certain things from Aldi. I loved their nappies and wipes when my son was a baby. Aldi has its perks. Certain produce I won't get. We know what we get from what store, and it all comes with experience from shopping. Thanks for watching and sharing. 🩷
the way she abused everything in the supermarket... she is the reason why everyone shops online now
Feel better soon 😊
Do you think shopping online makes your items touch free? Don't project, be blessed 😘
I do agree, quality is better at M and S. That broccoli was not as good as the M and S one. I buy somethings at Aldi like their organic oats and in a paper bag too! Also their gluten free pasta and the rice cakes. Aldi is cheaper on the shelf stable products but the fresh foods are better at M and S, thank you for showing us the difference.
I bought the broccoli, tho it wasn't firm at all. I'm not gonna lie. That's it! The fresh produce and meat stuff I don't like compromising on. We know exactly what we require when we shop, and it's definitely a win in my eyes. Even tesco and sainsburys fresh produce is better than Aldi. Aldi has the quantity as they know who they are targeting. You're welcome. Thanks for watching 🤗
I don't care what anyone says, fresh food doesn't last long or taste as good from places like Aldi. I'd much rather spend a bit more at Waitrose and get better quality food that lasts. But for cupboard and frozen food they're okay
This is it! I'm not saying get everything from these "higher end" supermarkets, but the fruits are so good. I don't buy lots of cupboard stuff because of my stomach issues, but you are indeed correct.
There's no wrong and right....it is all about personal preference. 🩷
Juice from concentrate is just as good as non concentrate. It is just cheaper to ship and therefor slightly cheaper to buy.
Thanks for sharing. I'm open to learning and understanding. I appreciate you sharing that knowledge with me 🩷
@jahcia I recently learnt this too! I was shocked as I always thought that not from concentrate was nutritionally better and felt guilty for buying my kids the cheaper stuff!x
@MumLifeAndMore I actually looked it up after @ellism5896 posted that and I was like oh wow.
I found this on livestrong.com 👉🏾The "From Concentrate" Difference Both "from concentrate" and "not from concentrate" juices are pasteurized to remove potential pathogens that may have been in the fruit. Pasteurization involves quickly heating the juice to kill any pathogens. Commercial juices labeled "not from concentrate" are made by juicing the fruit, and then pasteurizing it.
From concentrate" juice is juiced from the fruit, then filtered through a processor that extracts water. This way, the juice takes up less space when transported. Before being packaged and sold, water is added back into the concentrated juice and it's pasteurized, according to the European Fruit Juice Association.
@jahcia thank you 😊
I do prefer the taste of not from concentrate, but budget doesn't always allow it 😆xx
@MumLifeAndMore You are welcome. I know exactly what you mean. I tend to only buy 1 juice and when its gone its gone lol. I might have to start making my own juices because I have a juicer sat here gathering dust lol.💛
I agree about M&S, I buy most of my main shop in there. I do shop in Tesco as they have a decent vegetarian choice. I have started to buy salmon and occasionally some chicken from M&S since I developed a health issue which meant I had to give up being a full time veggy. This same health issue has altered a lot of my diet and I find that Tesco is the best shop to find the things I need at a reasonable price things which M&S do not stock. xxx
Hi Sharon, sorry to hear about your health issue. I hope that through food and good nutrition, you're on the mend.🤗 Once we know what we are getting from each store and what makes sense financially, it is not so bad. I think a lot of people misunderstood what I was saying. I get salmon from Costco, which lasts us for the month. Shopping around for what we need is a must. Thanks for watching and sharing your personal preference.🩷
I am not a fan of the juice from the concentrate either. But I do buy it sometimes, when I need to be more frugal, and there is no bargains on the better stuff. 😉 If I cant find fresh vegetables or berries, I buy the frozen ones. Depending on how I plan to eat it. Blueberries I normally eat on top of yoghurt with some granola, frozen is fine. Gracia - my lovely dear friend, yes, now you are silly feathers are normal on eggs, I would see it as quality! Straight from the chickens 🙂 Oooh they have the nature valley granola bars.. I bought them when we were in the US. Both the boys and I loved them.
Lol about the eggs I was being silly as I buy eggs with feathers. I just didn't need any eggs lol. Yes I get that about buying from concentrate when it's needed for the budget. Yes we have nature valley here they sell it in most supermarkets. I love buying frozen veg because it doesn't go to waste. Thanks for sharing your tips and thanks for watching 🩷
I remember my grandma telling me that they had chicken once a year when she was a child ,once a year ! , but I bet it was good
Wow. Back then things were so different. Growing up We use to get one piece of chicken etc. I'm sure it was good indeed. 🩷
I find big weekly shopping far too stressful these days so I order delivery and I find that helps me stick to budget x
I'm so scared when people pick my food at the supermarket. I've heard of and seen awful experiences. But I did order from amazon groceries, and it was quite good. This is when I had my surgery and covid. I think it depends on who your picker is. I think going to the store is like a day out for me, lol. I try not to get too distracted and buy what I don't need. I've come such a long way. 🩷
Yup i never buy Aldi so called fresh chicken it's grim, only buy Lidl's grass fed chicken it's not cheap though at £3.99 for 2 breasts but i'd rather go without otherwise lol.
Hun, you shop for what you like and I love that. Don't ever compromise when it comes to your food. 😘🩷
Great video Gracia, I really enjoy these videos. Big thumbs up from me. Hope You’re having a lovely day.
I haven’t shopped at Aldi for a long time, I don’t like Lidl, or Asda meats, I often just get a food shop delivery from Tesco, helps me stay in budget, but I do love M&S fruit and veg.
Hi Miss K, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. I've been asked to do them for over 2 years now. Thanks for the thumbs up, as always. You're a real one😘. People who know will know when it comes to the meat. Quite a few people I know get their good delivered from tesco which is so good cause that way you're not tempted when you go into the store. We love a good M&S produce. 🩷💕
Have you noticed that you get half the amount of Broccoli for double the price now?
Yes! In all the supermarkets. I remember the days of getting a huge head of broccoli. Now, the broccoli is literally just enough for that days meal. Times have changed. Thanks for watching 🤗 🩷
M&S have amazing deals .. i much prefer it there
They really do. We all have our favourite stores. 💛
would it be the same cost if you went to Lidl
I will try to get to Lidl and see. I just did a small tesco top up for my sons packed lunch, etc. But I'll definitely do a video. Thanks for watching 🩷
@@jahcia you Very welcome. What's your channel name as we at gillitts have got a RUclips channel called come outdoors with us
My channel name is OurSimpleLyfe 💛
I do like the the meat in our Aldi as they do use local farms I live in Wales we have a lot of good farm's I do buy certain things in M&S and Tesco we are all different and like what we like 🤗🫶🙏🏴
That's amazing that they use local farms. I just do not like the texture and look of the meats in the store I usually shop. Yes! I do the same I get certain things from certain stores and nothing is wrong with that at all. 😘🩷
Might start making my own bread I think x
I want to get a bread maker. My sons gran makes some delicious homemade bread I might get her to teach me. 🩷
Do you own a crockpot (slow cooker)? I have arthritis and had to stop making bread by hand but a crockpot makes a decent loaf though you do have to bung it in the oven if you want a crust! xx
@sharonbunn2363 I donated my crockpot about a year ago to a boys football club as I was not using it. My crockpot dish could not go in the oven though.
@@jahciaNeither does mine! You have to take the loaf out of it first and put it on a baking tray. I don't usually bother. I mix the ingredients in my stand mixer and it doesn't need to be left to rise just put straight in the crockpot and cooked for a couple of hours. It isn't as good as handmade but like I said my hands cannot make any more! xxx
@sharonbunn2363 oh I get what you mean now. lol I thought the crockpot dish had to go in the oven haha. Thanks for sharing. I will see if I can figure something out at some point as I am not fond of baking lol. 💛
I love those chicken 1/4 from m&s they're amazing value. U made a really good point at the start of the video, when people are judging for where u are shopping, there is only 2 of u, u can definitely shop better when it's not a huge family. U stick to marks' girly❤❤
Yes, I love them too. I sometimes leave them as one piece or cut them into two pieces. The thing is, I wasn't telling people to go shop at M&S. I was just showing where and how I shop. I do not go over the top. I know what I buy from M&S and what I'll go to other stores for. Being a smaller family makes grocery shopping a bit more flexible. Thanks for understanding what I was communicating, and thanks for watching 🤗 🩷.
@@jahcia clearly watching ur videos ur killing it! Go momma looking after her finances and nurturing her gorgeous baby. Ignore the negative 😘
@lisah.7758 thank you so much. People always find the worse to say when someone is sharing and showing their truth. I will work on ignoring that. The judgementalness gets to me Lord knows. Thank you 🩷
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Make dem more mad 😂 keep shopping at M&S
Lol 🤣🤣🤣. It is not like I was telling people to shop there. I just like to shop there. 🤭🩷. I've been told I maul and abuse the food in the store because I am checking stuff before I buy 🤣🤣. People are so sensitive 🥺
Gracia I’ll contribute some money for you to piss the haters off and do a big haul at m and s lol 😂
@diane2435 lol. It is not even worth it. They need their pacifiers. Big babies. 💛
Same here I’m on low income but I will shop quality over quantity and I’ve always been this way I will not eat what I dont like
I think me saying quality over quantity has triggered a few people. But we know what we like and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. What's the point of buying something because it is cheaper but then you don't eat it? That's wasting money just the same. I think a few people are missing the point. I'm not saying Aldi is bad, there are just things I wouldn't buy from there. Thanks for watching hun 😘
@@jahcia you said it all thank you
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Less is more sometimes x
Definitely and I find that I waste less food also 😘
they are brown onions, not red
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I am really particular but love all of Aldi's meat! x
Yes I’ve never had a single issue with Aldi meat. People don’t realise that the same suppliers have contracts with Aldi and M&S, so all this meat giving her the ick is probably from the same factory 😂
@loopylyn6548 we need to bear in mind that some Aldi stores have better quality produce than others because of location. I have been to all the Aldi stores in my city and I know which ones do and which ones don't. I use to buy Aldi meat, but then I stopped. I'll get some of their frozen stuff and also some fish. I am not against Aldi I just think with what I've experienced I have a personal preference. 🩷
@@jahcia I'm about half and half between M&S and Aldi. I enjoy M&S very much but I also don't approve of some of the misinformation I see on TikTok and the like claiming that M&S is broadly 'as cheap as Aldi' because anyone who regularly shops at both and doesn't cherry pick particular items - for example anyone who buys meat such as brisket or likes a ready made pie, pizza or curry - will know that this is not true. Even a tin of stewing steak is £4 at M&S. Sure, it's nice stewing steak to have in the cupboard for a pie, but it's definitely nowhere near to being as cheap as the Aldi one which is half the price and is still nice for those on a budget. I can afford the £4 one and am willing to pay it, but I regularly see a comeback to anyone pointing out the discrepancy above as 'But it's better quality'; which is irrelevant as this is about BUDGETS. The Ivy is better quality than Wetherspoon but that doesn't mean everyone can afford The Ivy
If the particularly chicken leg joints M&S sell at (admittedly) a very good price happen to be the sort of meat you buy regularly then that's great, but personally I buy more whole chicken, pork and beef joints and I spend a lot more on the M&S ones. At least 50% more.
@PotatoPirate123 I'm not implying there is anything wrong with Aldi meat I just don't buy it anymore. I am fully aware that many stores get their poultry, fish and produce from the same suppliers but we also know some stores get the "best quality" over others. We can't be that naive. 🩷
@@jahcia it does vary. There is a misconception that all M&S food is better quality, but personal experience tells me that this is not true. I've had plenty of fairly average meals from M&S, and I've also had veg go off quickly despite the common idea that M&S veg has some magical unicorn dust sprinkled on it that keeps it fresh for months.
Just for comparison, Aldi have sold a Luxury tikka masala for years in a round container. It's now £3.89. M&S now sell their own 'our best' tikka masala in exactly the same container, exactly the same weight and it tastes literally no better than the Aldi one, despite being £6.50.
Personally I go to M&S mainly because I like the shopping experience rather than because I think their food is all amazing.
You are like me with the meats, I only buy Food Lion and Kroger for my meats 😂
That's how it should be. Don't compromise if that's what you like. People act as if something is wrong with having a personal preference.😊🩷