Bargain Basement
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I didn't have my phone with me, or I'd have posted a pic.
I didn't buy a cucumber in Lidl yesterday as I only wanted half of one, which I was going to get from Tesco. Both cheaper and less wasteful.
In the event, I'd done an early shop at 8.30, passing a queueless Tesco to get to Lidl, but hadn't realised that all the oldies turn up for their special entrance at 9.00, so when I went back past Tesco there was a huge queue, so I went home without cucumber.
I went back later, when there was no queue, and here's my point. Whole cucumbers were on special offer at 39p, half ones 40p. Literally alongside each other. I am ashamed to say that I went for the whole cucumber even though half of it will probably go to waste, I could not bring myself to pay MORE for a half one.
I didn't buy a cucumber in Lidl yesterday as I only wanted half of one, which I was going to get from Tesco. Both cheaper and less wasteful.
In the event, I'd done an early shop at 8.30, passing a queueless Tesco to get to Lidl, but hadn't realised that all the oldies turn up for their special entrance at 9.00, so when I went back past Tesco there was a huge queue, so I went home without cucumber.
I went back later, when there was no queue, and here's my point. Whole cucumbers were on special offer at 39p, half ones 40p. Literally alongside each other. I am ashamed to say that I went for the whole cucumber even though half of it will probably go to waste, I could not bring myself to pay MORE for a half one.
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Have you got a friend or neighbour who would relieve you if the other half?
I’m afraid I often buy multi buy when I know I won’t use it all, I just give the other portion to my sister.
There is a distinct lack of multi buy offers around at the moment.
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I’m afraid I often buy multi buy when I know I won’t use it all, I just give the other portion to my sister.
There is a distinct lack of multi buy offers around at the moment.
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People who come here from other countries are bemused by the British half cucumber - they see no more need for it than the half onion or half tomato
Dates back to when hothouse cucumbers were expensive I think
Dates back to when hothouse cucumbers were expensive I think
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I slice some cucumber into a jug of water. It adds some flavour to a glass of water.
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Great, with the other half of the cucumber, I'll make myself 25 cups of cucumber water!
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Sakkarin wrote:I didn't have my phone with me, or I'd have posted a pic.
I didn't buy a cucumber in Lidl yesterday as I only wanted half of one, which I was going to get from Tesco. Both cheaper and less wasteful.
In the event, I'd done an early shop at 8.30, passing a queueless Tesco to get to Lidl, but hadn't realised that all the oldies turn up for their special entrance at 9.00, so when I went back past Tesco there was a huge queue, so I went home without cucumber.
I went back later, when there was no queue, and here's my point. Whole cucumbers were on special offer at 39p, half ones 40p. Literally alongside each other. I am ashamed to say that I went for the whole cucumber even though half of it will probably go to waste, I could not bring myself to pay MORE for a half one.
I have done the same for my first ever online shop, having now been put on the priority list ...
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Apart from salads and sandwiches cucumber is pretty good in stir fries, my long-ago Chinese flat-mate used to cook it all the time
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I use cucumber in stir frys - remove the seeds and cut into batons. I use radishes too, including the leaves.
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Interesting thought, I will give it a try. I guess it would be slightly reminiscent of bean sprouts, which I also usually end up throwing half away too.
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I'm pretty sure that several millenia ago I grated cucumber into bechamel and served it with poached ( or maybe baked) white fish.
I think I enjoyed it because I definitely did it more than once.
I think I enjoyed it because I definitely did it more than once.
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WWordsworth wrote:I'm pretty sure that several millenia ago I grated cucumber into bechamel and served it with poached ( or maybe baked) white fish.
I think I enjoyed it because I definitely did it more than once.
My cheating posh sauce for salmon or trout - hollandaise from a jar + grated cucumber and/or chopped fresh dill gently heated
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For as long as I can remember, I have been buying either Sensodyne toothpaste or Colgate toothpaste for sensitive teeth. I do have a problem with worn away enamel on one tooth, which can be painful. I have noticed over the years that the tubes have reduced in size such a lot.
Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste is £3.80 for 75ml.
Dentalux Sensitive Toothpaste in Lidl is 69p for 150ml.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that the cheap Lidl toothpaste actually works well and tastes nice too. It also has all the benefits that other toothpastes have. I just wish that I'd discovered it sooner.
Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste is £3.80 for 75ml.
Dentalux Sensitive Toothpaste in Lidl is 69p for 150ml.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that the cheap Lidl toothpaste actually works well and tastes nice too. It also has all the benefits that other toothpastes have. I just wish that I'd discovered it sooner.
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That's a good one Renee. I love their Cien moisturising body cream, the best I have found for dry skin, Goodness knows what the ingredients are but they're as unintelligible on expensive creams to me!
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That is a find Renée - I use Sensodyne because it is SLS free but I checked yesterday and the Dentalux is too, the Colgate sensitive isn’t.
I used to use the Lidl Cien roll on deodorant but stopped when they changed the range of scents and I didn’t like them. Should have another sniff, that was a long time ago.
I used to use the Lidl Cien roll on deodorant but stopped when they changed the range of scents and I didn’t like them. Should have another sniff, that was a long time ago.
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I hate scented deodorant. The cream hasn't really got a scent.
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The silver top Cien deodorant was unscented originally
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Thank you for the recommendation Earthmaiden. My favourite product from Lidl is the Cien Q10 Intensive Serum.
I am lucky to have a new Lidl just down on the main road which is quite spacious and well planned inside.
I am lucky to have a new Lidl just down on the main road which is quite spacious and well planned inside.
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"Craisins" dried cranberries half price in Tesco: £1 for 150g. Perfect, as I needed some for my naughty muesli bars.
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