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Daily Record
2 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Record
I tried Lidl and 7 supermarket milk chocolates to see if it tasted better than Cadbury
One reporter thought she'd try different chocolate bars – including those from higher-end supermarkets and budget stores – to see if any tasted better than Cadbury chocolate. Cadbury, while being the nation's preferred chocolate brand, tends to be on the expensive side, with prices ranging from £1.50 to £2. As the cost of living is at the forefront of everyone's minds, reporter Angela Patrone from wanted to see if there was a cheaper alternative out there. This led me Angela to question how supermarket own brands stack up against them and whether there might be a superior alternative. To ensure a fair taste test, Angela bought milk chocolate from both high-end and budget supermarkets. The supermarket brands included Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, M&S and Waitrose. Angela ranked each supermarket chocolate bar and gave them a rating out of 10. She also shared the cost of each supermarket milk chocolate bar and how it tasted. This is how each supermarket faired: Morrisons Priced at 80p, this tasted like your typical everyday chocolate bar, slightly sweet and creamy, but nothing extraordinary, Angela noted. The smooth texture was "pleasing", but unfortunately, the chocolate didn't build on that with no memorable flavour notes or even an aftertaste. Rating: 5/10 Sainsbury's This chocolate bar was much more enjoyable than Morrisons' and melted in the mouth far more easily. The 75p bar also had a delightful taste, which wasn't overly artificial as some chocolates can be. Rating: 6/10 Tesco This 55p chocolate bar from Tesco reminded Angela of cooking chocolate, and not in a positive way. The chocolate from Tesco tasted like it was attempting to mimic a blend of Galaxy and Dairy Milk, but very poorly. It has a chemical aftertaste and melts quickly into a thin layer of chocolate rather than oozy goodness. Rating: 3/10 Aldi Aldi is renowned for its budget-friendly items that won't break the bank. Among these is Aldi's Everyday Essentials range, which is purportedly cheaper than its other in-house brands. Priced at 59p for a 100g bar, the taste was a "letdown". It had an overly salty flavour and left a peculiar aftertaste. It didn't quite hit the mark as chocolate, tasting more like excessively sweetened confectionery, Angela stated. Rating: 3/10 Lidl Following the Aldi chocolate experience, Angela wasn't holding out much hope for this one, but it pleasantly surprised her. Lidl is famed for its low-cost products, so it was her first port of call when considering affordable chocolate bars. Priced slightly higher than Aldi, the bar cost £1.09 for a 100g portion. In terms of taste and quality, it was a revelation. The chocolate was "sweet, velvety, and melted delightfully" in her mouth. It evoked memories of Angela's childhood, reminding her strongly of Magic Stars. In terms of taste and value, she'd say it surpasses Cadbury. Rating: 9/10 Asda For Angela, Asda's chocolate bar ranks alongside Tesco and Aldi, albeit marginally superior. Priced at 59p per 100g, the chocolate bar was sweet, but lacked the melt-in-the-mouth quality typical of most chocolate bars. Rating: 3.5/10 Waitrose At £2.75, this was one of the priciest chocolate bars in this taste test, and unfortunately, it also turned out to be the least impressive. While Angela could appreciate its thick and smooth texture, it had an overpowering taste, and not in a pleasant way. Rating: 2/10 M&S M&S was the final supermarket brand on Angela's list, and she had high hopes for this one. M&S boasts a selection of scrumptious chocolate treats throughout the year that consistently earns rave reviews. However, their most affordable milk chocolate bar is not something Angela would buy again. Priced at £2.75, the same as the Waitrose chocolate bar, it lacked the expected sweetness and creaminess of a milk chocolate bar. Rating: 4/10 Cadbury Finally, we have Cadbury. As soon as you unwrap the bar, you're greeted with a strong whiff of chocolate. Milk chocolate often has a fatty layer in its harder centre, which Cadbury usually nails. But how did the iconic brand perform this time? Quite well, although for my taste, it was a tad too sweet. Rating: 8/10 Verdict Among all the chocolate bars tested, Lidl emerged as the top contender. While the Cadbury bar was enjoyable, the Lidl chocolate bar just had the edge.
Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
I taste tested milk chocolate from 8 supermarkets including Aldi and M&S - one bar beat Cadbury
One reporter decided to try eight supermarket brands of milk chocolate – and one bar tasted even better than Cadbury. Cadbury may be the nation's go-to chocolate fix, but with prices ranging from £1.50 to £2, it got one reporter thinking about how supermarket own brands stack up against them. To keep things fair, Angela Patrone – based at – sampled milk chocolate from both high-end and budget supermarkets, including Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, M&S and Waitrose. Angela ranked each supermarket chocolate bar and gave them a rating out of 10. She also shared the cost of each supermarket chocolate bar and how it tasted. This is how each supermarket faired: Morrisons Priced at 80p, this was your typical chocolate bar - a bit sweet, a bit creamy, but nothing to write home about, Angela noted. "The texture was pleasingly smooth, but unfortunately, the flavour didn't follow suit, lacking any standout notes or lingering aftertaste," she said. Rating: 5/10 Sainsbury's Described as a step up from Morrisons' chocolate bar, this one melt much more readily in the mouth. At 75p, it had a "pleasant taste" that avoided the artificial tang some chocolates can have. Rating: 6/10 Tesco Tesco's 55p offering reminded Angela of cooking chocolate, and not in a positive sense. It tasted like a failed attempt to mimic Galaxy and Dairy Milk, complete with an off-putting chemical undertone. Instead of melting into a luscious pool of chocolate, it quickly thinned out. Rating: 3/10 Aldi Aldi is famed for its budget-friendly offerings that won't break the bank, and its Everyday Essentials range is touted as even more affordable than its other in-house brands. However, at 59p for a 100g bar, the chocolate left much to be desired. It had an oddly salty flavour with a peculiar aftertaste. Rather than tasting like chocolate, it seemed more akin to overly sweetened confectionery. Rating: 3/10 Lidl Following the Aldi experience, Angela wasn't holding out much hope for Lidl's offering, but it proved to be a pleasant surprise. Known for its low-cost products, Lidl was her first port of call when considering affordable chocolate bars. Priced slightly higher than Aldi at £1.09 for a 100g bar, it exceeded expectations in terms of taste and quality. The chocolate was "sweet, smooth, and melted delightfully in the mouth". It evoked memories of Magic Stars from Angela's childhood and, surprisingly, the chocolate bar surpassed Cadbury in both taste and value. Rating: 9/10 Asda In Angela's opinion, Asda's chocolate bar just about edges out Tesco and Aldi. Priced at 59p per 100g, the chocolate was sweet but lacked the melt-in-the-mouth quality you'd expect from a typical chocolate bar. Rating: 3.5/10 Waitrose At £2.75, this was one of the priciest chocolate bars in the taste test, and unfortunately, it also ranked as the worst. While Angela could appreciate its thick and smooth texture, the overpowering taste was not to her liking. Rating: 2/10 M&S M&S was the final supermarket brand on Angela's list, and she had high hopes for this one. M&S is known for its range of scrumptious chocolate goodies that garner rave reviews all year round. However, their most affordable milk chocolate left her underwhelmed and she expressed that is unlikely to buy it again. Priced at £2.75, the same as the Waitrose bar, it "lacked the expected sweetness and creaminess of a good milk chocolate bar". Rating: 4/10 Cadbury Finally, we come to Cadbury. The moment you unwrap the bar, you're greeted with a rich, chocolaty aroma. Milk chocolate often has a fatty layer in the harder centre, something Cadbury usually nails. But how did the iconic brand measure up this time? Quite well, although for Angela's taste, it was a tad too sweet. Rating: 8/10 Verdict After sampling all the chocolate bars, Lidl emerged as the top dog. While the Cadbury bar was enjoyable, the Lidl chocolate bar just pipped it to the post.
Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Devil dentist spent days slowly killing wife with poisoned protein shakes – before giving her deadly cyanide in hospital
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A DEVIL dentist has been found guilty of slowly killing his wife with poisoned protein shakes before serving her cyanide in the hospital. James Craig has been convicted of first-degree murder for killing his wife Angela after 20 years of marriage. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Dentist James Craig is lead away after verdict was rendered in his murder trial Credit: AP 5 Angela was pronounced brain dead in March 2023 Credit: Facebook/ 5 James Craig was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole Credit: Aurora Police Department A court found that the Colorado man had poisoned Angela Craig over 10 days in March 2023. But when those attempts failed the dentist gave his wife a final dose of cyanide as she was hospitalised with symptoms that puzzled doctors, prosecutors said. She was declared brain dead soon after. Toxicology tests determined Angela Craig, 43, died of poisoning from cyanide and tetrahydrozoline - an ingredient commonly found in over-the-counter eye drops, according to the coroner. read more crime news ROUTINE STOP Wide-eyed Bryan Kohberger confesses to cops in never-before-seen bodycam video Photos from a hospital security camera produced in court showed Craig holding a syringe before he entered Angela's room. After administering the fatal dose through her IV, Craig walked out and texted a fellow dentist with whom he was having an affair, according to prosecutors. Court documents claimed that Craig wanted to kill his wife to get out of a marriage he felt trapped in, adding he didn't want a divorce so he could protect his money and image. Legal papers revealed he reportedly arranged to have her fly to Colorado when Angela was ill. Text messages showed the pair using affectionate language. However, Craig reportedly sent his wife affectionate messages while she was in the hospital. Wide-eyed Bryan Kohberger confesses to cops in never-before-seen bodycam footage of Idaho killer before murders He also expressed concern about Angela's welfare. Months later, Cain spoke out on Good Morning America and revealed she wasn't willing to have a relationship with someone who was married. 'There's been no planning for a future together,' she said. Craig was also found guilty of trying to cover up the killing by asking others to fake evidence and testimony that would make it appear that Angela had killed herself. He asked one of her daughters to make a fake video of her mother asking to be poisoned and of trying to get one fellow jail inmate to kill the lead detective investigating his wife's death, among other things. The defence had suggested earlier that Angela Craig may have taken her own life and faulted police for focusing solely on Craig as a suspect. James Craig case DENTIST James Craig faces two extra charges in connection with a plot to kill a detective probing his suspected murder case. He is accused of killing his wife Angela. March 6 2023: Angela falls ill after drinking shakes reportedly made by Craig. He takes her to the hospital, and she is released the same day. March 8 - 10 2023: Craig tries to arrange lover to travel to Colorado. March 14: Angela is discharged from hospital for a second time. March 15: She is re-admitted, and her condition deteriorates. March 16: She suffered a seizure and was put in intensive care March 18: Angela, Craig's wife of 23 years, is pronounced brain dead. March 19: Craig arrested on murder charges in connection with her death. March 23: Craig formally charged with murder November 21, 2024: Trial delayed after defense attorney withdraws. July 30, 2025: District Judge Shay Whitaker sentenced James Craig to life without the possibility of parole Police branded Angela's death a "heinous" murder and unearthed a series of Google searches allegedly made by Craig. Court documents also revealed that Craig ordered potassium cyanide – even though he didn't need it to carry out his job. The man stood in a hushed courtroom on Wednesday afternoon as the jury delivered a litany of guilty verdicts. His sentencing followed tearful testimony by Angela Craig's relatives about the impact of losing her, including one of the couple's six children, who cast her father as a villain. Craig appeared to shake with tears as his oldest daughter spoke about how much she missed being able to talk to her mother about her life and how she felt betrayed by her father. "I was supposed to be able to trust my dad; he was supposed to be my hero, and instead hell forever be the villain in my book," Miriam Mira Meservy said. District Judge Shay Whitaker sentenced James Craig to life without the possibility of parole. 5 With a photograph of his wife, Angela, cast on a screen above, dentist James Craig listens during closing arguments at his murder trial Credit: AP 5 Dentist James Craig reacts during closing arguments in his murder trial Credit: AP
The Citizen
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Citizen
#BestofBallito: Flexible event destination launches at Burnedale Farm
A dreamy venue set within a working family farm, Burnedale Barn is the North Coast's newest and most unique all-in-one event destination. Set in Umhlali on Burnedale Farm, the Burnedale Barn is easily accessible yet tucked away and private – offering the best of both worlds. Burnedale Barn offers versatile venue options depending on the size and style of your wedding or event, all in a beautiful, central location. The team at Burnedale have created the Barn to be as flexible as possible, which means there are endless opportunities to host weddings, birthdays, kitchen teas, conferences, corporate functions, workshops and more. Clients are able to bring in their own catering and décor, giving you the ability to extend your creativity and budget according to your individual needs. Alternatively, clients are able to choose catering or décor from the three eateries as well as décor options onsite at Burnedale Farm. With ample parking, security and back-up power, Burnedale Barn ensures everything runs smoothly, so you can focus on celebrating. Very few people are aware of the rich history of Burnedale Farm dating back to 1841. To this day the Farm is family owned and run, and you can certainly feel the beautiful energy that brings to the Burnedale Centre. Burnedale Farm Centre currently has 22 stores and services, including three eateries. There is a wonderful blend of long-standing tenants as well as some fresh new faces which bring a combined energy to the farm. Together with the four Burnedale tenants placing in the top 3 of their respective categories in the Best of Ballito 2025, there certainly is something special unfolding at Burnedale Farm. To book or enquire about the Burnedale Barn, email Angela at [email protected]. Viewings by appointment only. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here, or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below.
New York Post
20 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
How to watch Man United vs. Bournemouth: Summer Series stream, schedule
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Day two of the Premier League Summer Series will close out with a match between the teams tied at the top of the table. Manchester United and Bournemouth are entering today's tilt-off with Matchday 1 wins. Bournemouth blanked Everton 3-0, while Manchester United beat West Ham 2-1. Both teams are tied at three points apiece, meaning the series table may have a clear lead following tonight's match if it ends in a win for either team. A draw would leave Man Utd. and Bournemouth tied with four points apiece. Man United vs. Bournemouth: what to know When: July 30, 9:30 p.m. ET July 30, Where: Soldier Field (Chicago, Illinois) Soldier Field (Chicago, Illinois) Channel: Not on TV Not on TV Streaming: Peacock Here's everything you need to know to tune in to tonight's Summer Series match. What time is the Manchester United vs. Bournemouth match? The Man United vs. Bournemouth Summer Series match begins at 9:30 p.m. ET today, July 30. How to watch Man Utd. vs. Bournemouth live In the United States, the Man United vs. Bournemouth match is exclusive to NBC's Peacock streaming service. Peacock currently offers two subscription types with live sports: Premium with ads and Premium Plus ad-free. Peacock Premium costs $10.99/month, while Premium Plus costs $16.99/month. You can save a bit by subscribing to one of Peacock's annual plans, which give you 12 months for the price of 10. These cost either $109.99 with ads or $169.99 without ads. 2025 Premier League Summer Series schedule Wednesday, July 20 – Soldier Field, Chicago West Ham vs. Everton, 6:30 p.m. ET Manchester United vs. Bournemouth, 9:30 p.m. ET Sunday, August 3 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Bournemouth vs. West Ham, 2 p.m. ET Manchester United vs. Everton, 5 p.m. ET Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and New York Post's streaming property, Decider. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she's also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews
