BajaNomad - what do you wish you could get down here?

what do you wish you could get down here?

ArroyoTaxi - 4-1-2009 at 08:16 PM

I've been here for 4 months. Love it here but I wish I could buy: fresh herbs (dill, mint, rosemary, basil) Stoned Wheat Thins, California Chardonnay, razor-thin wild smoked salmon, fragrance-free toilet paper, organic peanut butter, steel cut oatmeal. *sigh* BUT: I get: fresh tortillas, fish tacos, cheap tequila. good trade-off. What do you wish you could buy at you local cantina?

Diver - 4-1-2009 at 08:19 PM

Sounds like all you miss about Baja is Trader Joes ! :lol:

Cardon Man - 4-1-2009 at 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ArroyoTaxi
What do you wish you could buy at you local cantina?

Real, 100% Maple syrup.

100% Maple Syrup

ArroyoTaxi - 4-1-2009 at 08:32 PM

I'm down to my last 1/4 cup. I'm being verrrry careful about how I pour it onto my fresh hot tortillas. Yeah, I miss Trader Joe's a little bit, but not enough to leave this wonderland. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. I just have a hankering for some stuff. Just like when I'm back home, I miss fish tacos, Damiana, fresh limes, mangoes.... Maybe I'm just a malcontent.....

mike odell - 4-1-2009 at 08:56 PM

Jesus Cristo on a crutch!
I know that Jimmy Smith, Handlebar Jim Hamner, Frank ElmerWarne,are rolling in the grass of the hereafter laughing
at the most
"entertaining" post in ages!!!!
STONED WHEAT THINS!
RAZOR CUT WILD SALMON
STEEL CUT OATMEAL
HOLY OWL SHI**T,I JUST SPIT UP MY ENTIRE LOWER
INTESTINAL TRACT!!!
Steve Chisom did ja read this?
ALIENS FROM THE PLANET ZUGON HAVE NOW FOUND
LOS BARILLES!!
YARGGGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Coming soon to your local CANTINA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deli foods of the far north pay Lupe at the computer, or by
direct wire transfer, for light speed home delivery!
If this person knows the speed of light,
What is the speed of dark?
I'm gonna go look for organic peanut flavored toilet paper,
and some more cheap tequilla, anybody wanna go along?

bajadock - 4-1-2009 at 09:02 PM

Diver, you made my GUFFAW, and I don't do that often enough. Wine value is a tough find here, despite living in the shadow of the Valle de Guadalupe.

Proud member of Trader Joe's Exportación de Servicios Especial.

mike odell - 4-1-2009 at 09:03 PM

I loove Abril uno!

ArroyoTaxi - 4-1-2009 at 09:12 PM

oops. ok I'll slide away now... I'm totally humiliated. sorry Mike O'Dell. I knew it was a mistake to try and join baja nomads. Yikes.

akbear - 4-1-2009 at 09:15 PM

Good one Mike ! Mr Jimmy is turning over in his grave for sure.

akbear

mike odell - 4-1-2009 at 09:25 PM

Arroyo yoyo in the taxi please no go yo!
You sum funny dude!
Welcome! I bend my sense of humor to your wierdness!
Check, your move ,oh deli quat one!

BTW

ArroyoTaxi - 4-1-2009 at 09:29 PM

Mike - I'm a neighbor of yours, you have always been super nice to us. This makes things a bit weird because you are a slightly mean on the internet and I'm not sure how to process this weirdness. I wish I had never posted here.

Diver - 4-1-2009 at 09:49 PM

It's settled then; I will make a Trader Joe's run on my next trip down for all you underpriviledged folks who are stuck living in paradise eating fresh fish tacos, avocados, mangos and cheap beer ! :lol:

I will take payment in fresh fish tacos, avocados, mangos and Negro Modelo ! :lol:

ArroyoTaxi - 4-1-2009 at 09:53 PM

and these aliens from "Planet Zugon" helped you when you needed it. Sorry that a lonely East Caper reached out and asked a silly question about smoked salmon and crackers. Funny how much you want to sit with us at an LB diner, but how mean you are when I make a meaningless comment about peanut butter.

mike odell - 4-1-2009 at 09:54 PM

WTF?
I know most of my neighbors, and I too try to be kind, but come on my
liberal friend,If I meanied up on ya on an internet board ,
and you RE READ
your post and yo feelies are hurt, come on grow a pair!
Humor on this day of the month is not like wierd, it's expected for god's sake!
Post more!
Post Often!

mike odell - 4-1-2009 at 10:02 PM

Damn Katie,
You keep the Vietnamese Vittles, didna likeum when fresh, but will trade ya
a kilo of stoned wheat thins for some rusty samari parts, kilo?

Ghirardelli Intense Dark Midnight Reverie 86% Cacao dark chocolate bars

ArroyoTaxi - 4-1-2009 at 10:08 PM

What is it about Ghiradellii chocolate? It is so good..... Mike is it OK if we go beyond your creepy boundries and talk about stuff that has no connection to your world? Hope that is ok.

mike odell - 4-1-2009 at 10:21 PM

DAMN,You covet the Mahatma Gandi's private choco. stash,
and I get the eveing wierd award?
my world is justa fine thanka you mucho, my easily lathered
fiend!
your turno
again happy 1st of abril

Diver - 4-1-2009 at 10:27 PM

Yes Mike, you DO get the evening weird award ! :lol:

But really, do you like the stone ground, sesame or spelt crackers better ? :lol:

For spreading your heathen non-organic peanut butter on ?? :lol:

EnseNADAslim - 4-1-2009 at 10:45 PM

How about a slice of Chicago deep Dish Pizza
garlic stuffed green olives
Cranberry Juice
Newcastle Brown Ale
A fish taco----no no no,,,,just kidding :lol:

A real Beef Angus, Grilled, Ortega Burger with real pepper jack cheese.

bajaguy - 4-1-2009 at 10:51 PM

Slim.....I can bring down some olives on my next trip

Bajahowodd - 4-1-2009 at 10:53 PM

Tuto Bene and La Europea carry alot of "strange" stuff. Tried them?

mike odell - 4-1-2009 at 10:58 PM

Si, {yep} for the spanish impaired
fish tacos to go go amigo!
FOOD, BRING ME FOOD!!, you sultry wench!

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rpleger - 4-1-2009 at 11:27 PM

Fritos....can't find them anywhere

Mulegena - 4-2-2009 at 12:26 AM

cold, crispy fragrant Fuji apples

hot, crispy golden French fries

CaboRon - 4-2-2009 at 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by soulpatch
Restaurants where the workers wash their hands after wiping their privates!

thank god mexicans don't have the handshaking custom..

The whole hygine thing is disgusting down here.

2-tie-dye-4 - 4-2-2009 at 04:02 AM

ICE!!!!

Russ - 4-2-2009 at 06:56 AM

I was having a good time reading this until mike odell mentioned good chocolate. That hurt. You can get a good burger and maybe fresh crisp fries at Scot's El Candil. Last three burger trips to Mulége though, only the frozen ones :barf:

Hook - 4-2-2009 at 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ArroyoTaxi
I've been here for 4 months. Love it here but I wish I could buy: fresh herbs (dill, mint, rosemary, basil) Stoned Wheat Thins, California Chardonnay, razor-thin wild smoked salmon, fragrance-free toilet paper, organic peanut butter, steel cut oatmeal. *sigh* BUT: I get: fresh tortillas, fish tacos, cheap tequila. good trade-off. What do you wish you could buy at you local cantina?

Arroyo, your list resembles ours in many respects. But we live over on the mainland, so some of these items aren't simply a dream.

What we have found:

Cottonelle--fragrance-free TP that holds up in the, uh, trenches

Ca. style Chards-I assume you mean fruity and oaky and hot. Try some of them from Chile. Some are similar, although the whole world is now trending AWAY from the CA style of the 90s.

herbs-forget the supermarkets. Our majors carry them but they are in such poor shape. We have farmer's markets where they bring this stuff in from the fields. But the best soln on the herbs is growing them. We have rosemary and basil and mint on the property. We ask other gringos on the local message boards for other stuff.

What we havent found (not even at Costcos in Mex):

unsweetened peanut butter-I got so desperate I tried a Skippy product called Natural Super Chunk. Still some added sugar but works in a pinch. VERY CHUNKY. Found it at a Mega store. Just got back with two jars of Kirkland PB.

Wild smoked salmon-we've found farmed, smoked salmon in smaller-than-Costco quantities also at a Mega. It'll hafta do for bagels. Costco quantity on smoked salmon is too much for the two of us.

What we continue to desperately seek:

Claussen pickles

Costco-style bagels (decent frozen alternative from NY City Bagel Co. at the Megas)

pepperocinis-not anywhere.............looked everywhere!

Stoned wheat thins-even the TJs substitute is a far cry from Red Oval Farms. Just brought down three boxes. GOES WITH THE ORGANIC PEANUT BUTTER, RIGHT?????!!!!!!!!

decent lunch meat (especially corned beef and turkey)-everything is so processed down here, all comes from a processed roll. 200 varieties of ham, WTF!!! We arent big on ham.

decent whole wheat bread-I'm talking something like Orowheat Health Nut or Wheat Berry bread.

decent rye bread-rye is at some bakeries but NO CARAWAY SEEDS! Well, it just ain't rye in our book w/o caraway seeds.

Biggest finds:

Trivento wines. Many red and white varietals. Almost all under 7.00US. All good, not great, but good. Trying a Torrontes tonight. All from Argentina and Chile.

Local produce-We are astounded at how they are growing incredible swiss chard, italian zuchs and English style cucumbers over here. Two farmer's markets per week in the Guaymas area. Or, just ask the local guy with the produce in the roadside truck. He will have it for you next time.

rice paper-Three Ladies Brand. couldn't believe it when we found it in a little grocery store. But we have the makings for Vietnamese style spring rolls. IN general, however, our area could use a well-stocked asian market. I hear it from every gringo down here.

[Edited on 4-2-2009 by Hook]

Pompano - 4-2-2009 at 08:01 AM

Ketchup that you really have to work hard at to get out of the bottle.

lizard lips - 4-2-2009 at 08:04 AM

In and Out Burger

Russ - 4-2-2009 at 08:25 AM

One more..... Can't believe that in our area you can't find a ripe vine picked tomato. Mostly I see them green shipped back from the States and when they finally ripen there's no flavor :?:

rob - 4-2-2009 at 09:54 AM

One word - Marmite!

oldlady - 4-2-2009 at 10:06 AM

Pastrami on seeded rye
Vernor's Ginger Ale

Pompano - 4-2-2009 at 10:22 AM

Oh, I dunno...how about...

WALLEYES
PIKE
MUSKIE
KING SALMON
DOLLY VARDEN
LAKE TROUT
SMALLMOUTH BASS
LARGEMOUTH BASS
KING SALMON
PERCH
WHITEFISH
GRAYLING
ARTIC CHAR
CRAPPIES
BLUEGILLS
SUNFISH
CHANNEL CATS
WHITE STURGEON
PADDLEFISH

...Get the picture?

Sharksbaja - 4-2-2009 at 11:35 AM

You forgot frog legs and crawdads. :smug:

[Edited on 4-2-2009 by Sharksbaja]

DENNIS - 4-2-2009 at 12:09 PM

LAYED

Or is that, LAID.

Either one will do.

[Edited on 4-2-2009 by DENNIS]

Sharksbaja - 4-2-2009 at 12:27 PM

:lol:

What seems to be the problem? :rolleyes:

Cypress - 4-2-2009 at 12:41 PM

Yea, Those mud bugs are great and the whole frog is yummy, not just the legs! Getting laid? That's another story.

longlegsinlapaz - 4-2-2009 at 12:47 PM

Dungeness crab! :bounce:

99.99% of what's on my "what I miss most" list are food items! :rolleyes:

Pompano - 4-2-2009 at 01:14 PM

Sharks and Cypress...

Try nice big frog legs from the lake at San Ignacio. We gigged there a long time ago while living at Pta. Chivato.

Now as to those yummy Dungeness, well ....we like RVing on the Olympic Peninsula and camping near Dungeness Pt. It's like Baja, only greener and cleaner.

What else do we wish for?...hey....how about LAVENDER! hint..hint

Pescador - 4-2-2009 at 01:29 PM

Quote:

When in Mexico do as the Mexicans do (Novel Concept.)
Fresh herbs** I raise all mine in a little planter. Seeds are readily available at places like Johnny's Seeds.

Stoned wheat thins** here they are called Saladitas and are made by Gamesa. Very tasty and you don't even have to hold out your little pinkie when you eat them. If you don't know how to get your wheat thins stoned, just ask around, someone will help.

California Chardonay**Mexico makes some award winning wines that come from the guadalupe valley. The locals really like Franzia or Almaden out of the box. Failing that Ripple has a big following and it is pretty good with 7-up.

Razor thin smoked Salmon**This is yellowtail country and it is actually much better than salmon. If you want it smoked, there are numerous places around LB that does that and then do not let them overdo it and keep it more on the raw side. Much better than salmon.

Fragrance-Free Toilet Paper**I have never seen fragrance toilet paper in Baja, but most of the places use old magazines and newspapers. Very durable.

Organic Peanut Butter**You can buy lots of peanuts, locally called cacahuates, and put them in the blender with some vegetable oil. Tastes like sh.., but it is probably organic (or something)

Steel Cut Oatmeal**Now I have heard of some real yuppie things but this one gets me. Why would you want to use steel to cut the top off of a Quaker Oats Instant Oatmeal package? Be sure to try the strawberry and Maple syrup packages, they are especially cloying.

I think I should get a job with the local chamber of commerce as the new program director for making people feel at home in a foreign country.

[Edited on 4-2-2009 by Pescador]

DanO - 4-2-2009 at 02:41 PM

Vodka Monopolowa.

DENNIS - 4-2-2009 at 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pescador

Stoned wheat thins** here they are called Saladitas and are made by Gamesa.

I thought Saladitas were soda crackers. In fact I'm eating one now from a large Gamesa box that says, "SALADITAS." Are they called Stoned Wheat Thins as well?

DENNIS - 4-2-2009 at 03:55 PM

Seriously...What I miss is the less aggressive drivers in the states. I just know how to deal with traffic better up there. Here..it's white knuckles all the time.

Pompano - 4-2-2009 at 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DENNIS
Seriously...What I miss is the less aggressive drivers in the states. I just know how to deal with traffic better up there. Here..it's white knuckles all the time.

I miss drivers who actually come to a 'stop' at a STOP sign..sigh.

BAJACAT - 4-2-2009 at 04:00 PM

Dennis but your white( white knuckles). in my case will be brown knuckles all the time, and I fell free while driving in mexico.

[Edited on 4-2-2009 by BAJACAT]

DENNIS - 4-2-2009 at 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BAJACAT
Dennis but your white( white knuckles). in my case will be brown knuckles all the time, and I fell free while driving in mexico.

Thanks, José...I forgot. But, you live in National City so you get to drive just like in Mexico. I know...I've been there.

Lindalou - 4-2-2009 at 04:15 PM

Biscuits and sausage gravy.

Osprey - 4-2-2009 at 04:38 PM

Mike, I bet the wienie water down here can't hold a candle to the stuff I grew up on in Victorville

Sharksbaja - 4-2-2009 at 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by longlegsinlapaz
Dungeness crab! :bounce:

99.99% of what's on my "what I miss most" list are food items! :rolleyes:

I doubt(even though I love it) I would miss it for a few years. :rolleyes:

When you eat and sell something everyday the "specialness" of it fades.

Still wish trolled Kings were available. I will do some Columbia run Chinook this season but they just aren't the same. :no:

805gregg - 4-2-2009 at 05:21 PM

How about honest police and Goverment, and a real title to your property?

dianaji - 4-2-2009 at 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Diver
Sounds like all you miss about Baja is Trader Joes ! :lol:

oh man, that is my very favorite store and when i get there permanently, i will come to san diego, JUST FOR TRADER JOES.

what i will miss is organic farmers markets or any organically grown veggie and organic eggs. if anyone knows of where i can find these south of ensenada,PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

Alan - 4-2-2009 at 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pompano

I miss drivers who actually come to a 'stop' at a STOP sign..sigh.

They're supposed to actually stop? I heard it was only a suggestion.

What do I wish I could get down there :?:

ME! It's been 6 months. I need to get back there!

lizard lips - 4-2-2009 at 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RichnLinda
Biscuits and sausage gravy.

Rich n Linda,

The best biscuts and sausage gravy I ever had is a restaurant directly across from the bus station in Ensenada. This place is in front of a motel (pink in color). Can't remember the name but it is GOOD! Spent a lot of time in the southern states and had their best but you have to try this place....... :spingrin:

Good lokin waitress also Dennis. You should have no problemo here my friend if you order the mellons.

dianaji - 4-2-2009 at 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Russ
One more..... Can't believe that in our area you can't find a ripe vine picked tomato. Mostly I see them green shipped back from the States and when they finally ripen there's no flavor :?:

grow your own...nothing compares. just 2 plants will keep u happy for months.

baitcast - 4-3-2009 at 07:16 AM

Dianaji please tell me what is an organic egg?
Rob

DENNIS - 4-3-2009 at 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by lizard lips
Good lokin waitress also Dennis.

Thanks, Big D.....That area is surprising for it's culinary gems. c-cktelería Mazatlán is just around the corner.

Russ - 4-3-2009 at 07:32 AM

Quote:

grow your own...nothing compares. just 2 plants will keep u happy for months.

I've only managed to keep my two palms alive. I've murdered everything else. But I have plans for a planter for basil and tomatoes with a auto irrigation system. I'll try again soon.... mañana :yes:

dianaji - 4-3-2009 at 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DENNIS
Seriously...What I miss is the less aggressive drivers in the states. I just know how to deal with traffic better up there. Here..it's white knuckles all the time.

no kidding! i was terrified for many months when first driving here...now just stay on the right and let pull over if anyone needs to pass. i give in to other cars and want to live. i am so much more confident in the states. however, this and "manana" is all that bother me. I WILL ADJUST...i think it's worth it...just a trade-off.

lingililingili - 4-3-2009 at 08:58 AM

Ha! Can't think of a thing!

Pompano - 4-3-2009 at 11:32 AM

Charkeston Chew
lefse
lutefisk
Dr. Pepper
Hines Root Beer
A&W drive-ins
drive-in movies
White Castle burgers
New York vendor hot dogs
public toilets
clean public toilets
good bagels, lox, dark pumpernickel bread
pickle barrels
party line telephones
open your own combination mailboxes
coffee at the post office
tap beer
fine scotch under 100 bucks a bottle
a Sammy's thin-crust greasy pepperoni pizza (I'll pay $100 for that!)
ND aged 20 oz. porterhouse
the right directions to the red snapper hole
the old New York Times.. before it went so biased
enforced fish and game laws
my old '79 Trans Am 'Bandit' Indy Pace car special..165mph.
real french fries
.
and most important....lawn croquet.

Sharksbaja - 4-3-2009 at 12:18 PM

Roger you crack me up. I'll bet list is endless!

Cypress - 4-3-2009 at 12:50 PM

Crawfish, and oysters by the sackfull. Large shrimp $3.50/ lb., redfish, speckled trout, catfish, shellcrackers. Crappie, flounders(I know they're down there, AKA halibut), grinnell, blue crabs in abundance, gators, gars, wild hogs, turkeys and squirrels. May Haws, honeysuckle, magnolias, Spanish moss, dog woods, and etc. :spingrin:

DanO - 4-3-2009 at 01:32 PM

Lutefisk? Seriously? Yikes.

DianaT - 4-3-2009 at 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DanO
Lutefisk? Seriously? Yikes.

Agree---that is scarey. :lol:

vandenberg - 4-3-2009 at 01:49 PM

Hollandse nieuwe haring :biggrin:

That's Dutch new herring, just in from the fleet. New catch, salted in barrels, skinned, gutted and eaten raw.
Delicious beyond belief. :biggrin:

Dan O and jdtrotter..

Pompano - 4-3-2009 at 01:59 PM

Lutefisk has a chance to become Baja's national dish.

Just think of all those ripe blowfish and puffers that wash up on the beaches?

[Edited on 4-3-2009 by Pompano]

Sharksbaja - 4-3-2009 at 02:05 PM

arrrrrghhhhh

nancyinpdx - 4-3-2009 at 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hook

Quote:

rice paper-Three Ladies Brand. couldn't believe it when we found it in a little grocery store. But we have the makings for Vietnamese style spring rolls. IN general, however, our area could use a well-stocked asian market. I hear it from every gringo down here.

[Edited on 4-2-2009 by Hook]

When i move to Mx i should open a Vietnamese restauarant. I've never seen one there.

bajabound2005 - 4-3-2009 at 08:48 PM

ginger ale

DianaT - 4-3-2009 at 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pompano
Lutefisk has a chance to become Baja's national dish.

Just think of all those ripe blowfish and puffers that wash up on the beaches?

[Edited on 4-3-2009 by Pompano]

OK, now where do we buy the lye. :barf:

OK, maybe they don't need the lye to quality. :lol:

Pompano - 4-4-2009 at 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Russ
grow your own...nothing compares. just 2 plants will keep u happy for months.

I've only managed to keep my two palms alive. I've murdered everything else. But I have plans for a planter for basil and tomatoes with a auto irrigation system. I'll try again soon.... mañana :yes:

Wish no longer, Russ. That herb garden is done quite easily right here. For auto-watering, all you need is someone who does more gardening than fishing.... :rolleyes:

By the way, the dark-haired gent (and master chef) REALLY knows his herbs! ...and approves this small herb stand by Felipa. Later that night, we had a terrific grilled chicken courtesy of him..using some of those herbs.

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more wishing......I wish I could get some Kim Chi down here.

Pompano - 4-4-2009 at 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jdtrotter

Quote:

Originally posted by Pompano
Lutefisk has a chance to become Baja's national dish.

Just think of all those ripe blowfish and puffers that wash up on the beaches?

[Edited on 4-3-2009 by Pompano]

OK, now where do we buy the lye. :barf:

OK, maybe they don't need the lye to quality. :lol:

Diane, I can make your lye wish come true. I actually know how to make it. I bet you can taste that lutefisk right now..? Here's the deal, first, get a wooden barrel, then you start saving all the pufferfish you can beachcomb.....

i wish i could get more days like this

woody with a view - 4-4-2009 at 06:36 AM

labor day 2007.jpg - 48kB

DENNIS - 4-4-2009 at 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bajabound2005
ginger ale

I remember seeing Ginger Ale at WalMart. Big Mike drinks his VO with the stuff and I brought it to his attention. I shouldn't have 'cause I think it's against the law to mix Ginger Ale with VO.

vandenberg - 4-4-2009 at 08:40 AM

Dennis,
Must be a kanuck,
VO and gingerale is a very common drink in Kanuckistan.

DENNIS - 4-4-2009 at 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by vandenberg
Dennis,
Must be a kanuck,
VO and gingerale is a very common drink in Kanuckistan.

Thanks, Ed. Actually, in my fifteen years behind a bar, I poured a lot of it that way.

"Kanukistan?" :lol:

bajabound2005 - 4-4-2009 at 09:19 AM

good quality yarn for knitting

windgrrl - 4-4-2009 at 09:20 AM

Just one more day.

Lindalou - 4-4-2009 at 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by lizard lips

Quote:

Originally posted by RichnLinda
Biscuits and sausage gravy.

Good lokin waitress also Dennis. You should have no problemo here my friend if you order the mellons.

Thanks, we will look for it next time we are in Ensenada. Haven't had any for ages!

Udo - 4-4-2009 at 10:33 AM

Reliable mail from the US and Penzies spices.

Help! Anybody! Please, oh please...bring one of these from Sammy's

Pompano - 4-4-2009 at 11:06 AM

This is hands down the best pizza in the entire world. Only use fresh ingredients and dough is made fresh every day. Thin crust only..the way real pizza has to be. I am now salivating quite heavily. Not a pretty sight. Can someone help?

On this particular pizza I had them slice it into wedges, but the traditional style is 3-4 inch squares. You will use about a case of napkins per pie...cuz it's sooo nice and greasy!
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*Anecdote about pizza slices at Sammy's:

A guy sat down next to our table at Sammy's.

The waitress came. The fellow ordered a large Sammy's special..the 20" Pepperoni Greaser.

Waitress, "Yes, sir..and how would you like that sliced? In 8 pieces or 16?"

He answered, "You better make it 8, I could never eat 16."

Bajajack - 4-4-2009 at 12:44 PM

More women that look like Penelope Cruz and not the Michelin Man.

:lol:

Cypress - 4-4-2009 at 01:00 PM

Pompano, That's a good one! :yes:

dianaji - 4-5-2009 at 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by baitcast
Dianaji please tell me what is an organic egg?
Rob

organic eggs are when the hens eat only worms and veggies...no chicken feed! all the difference in the world!!! i believe they may have them in Guadalupe valley on wednesdays...and if i ever get to baja, i will raise my own!

Loretana - 4-5-2009 at 06:13 PM

I can't find Molinari Salami from San Francisco.........

I love the small fuzzy ones. And some decent proscuitto, as long as we're writing down our wish list.

But it isn't like we're left wanting, now that we have the wonderful folks at Dali in Loreto!!

dianaji - 4-5-2009 at 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pompano
This is hands down the best pizza in the entire world. Only use fresh ingredients and dough is made fresh every day. Thin crust only..the way real pizza has to be. I am now salivating quite heavily. Not a pretty sight. Can someone help?

On this particular pizza I had them slice it into wedges, but the traditional style is 3-4 inch squares. You will use about a case of napkins per pie...cuz it's sooo nice and greasy!

how COULD you??? it looks so homemade! where is sammy's?

Pompano - 4-5-2009 at 07:08 PM

dianaji,

You like Pizza? I don't dare say the name S-A-M-M-Y'-S out loud....my lab starts drooling.

You are so right, they do make it homemade every night. From scratch with all fresh, organic ingredients. I think they may even have some free-range chickens out back. The location might be a touch tricky, although it really is very convenient...geographically speaking, it's the center of North America.

Fargo, ND

Only 3000 miles from Coyote Bay. If they can't deliver within 7 days, you get it free.

edit to add: diane, my conscience demands that I fess up. The original one is in Fargo, but....now there is one near you. Enjoy.

http://www.mysammys.com/index2.shtml

[Edited on 4-6-2009 by Pompano]

mulegemichael - 4-5-2009 at 08:14 PM

oh gawd!...i wish i could flush my paper down the toilet...is it only the places i've lived down here that can't do that???...and...i would LOVE to draw a big, cold, glass of water out of the faucet and drink it right on down..there's a couple of things

dianaji - 4-5-2009 at 08:30 PM

yeah...i LOVE pizza...hey, i'm italian. my mother AND grandmother made the BEST pizza i EVER had. dripping olive oil...*sigh*

is there ANY place that one can get pizza north of ensenada...and i'm talking mexico.

oladulce - 4-6-2009 at 10:08 AM

A quality "precision" haircut.

I can live without most fooffy beauty treatments but I'm finicky about a high quality haircut. Hopefully when we move to the BCS boonies fulltime I'll learn to adapt.

If the condition of my bangs when I try to trim them myself is an indication of my future retirement hairdo... now that's a frightening thing.

vandenberg - 4-6-2009 at 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bajabound2005
good quality yarn for knitting

Our Osprey can spin you a quality yarn, but I'm not sure he's into knitting. :?:

DENNIS - 4-6-2009 at 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by vandenberg
Our Osprey can spin you a quality yarn, but I'm not sure he's into knitting. :?:

He's into nit-picking. Pompano made a visit to his house the other day with some free crabs.

Paula - 4-6-2009 at 01:20 PM

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Originally posted by oladulce
A quality "precision" haircut.

I can live without most fooffy beauty treatments but I'm finicky about a high quality haircut. Hopefully when we move to the BCS boonies fulltime I'll learn to adapt.

If the condition of my bangs when I try to trim them myself is an indication of my future retirement hairdo... now that's a frightening thing.

Norma does a good cut here in Loreto. I think you'll be on the other side, but a haircut is worth a coast-to-coast trip, no? :dudette:

oladulce - 4-6-2009 at 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by Paula
Norma does a good cut here in Loreto. I think you'll be on the other side, but a haircut is worth a coast-to-coast trip, no? :dudette:

Absolutely Paula! Across the peninsula is a piece of cake for something so important. I'll get Norma's info from you soon. Thanks.

Diver - 4-6-2009 at 04:56 PM

I've been stopping at the guy in the walking mall in Loreto for years.
Not an artist but does a pretty nice job.
He speaks much better english than my spanish.

Paula - 4-6-2009 at 08:35 PM

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Originally posted by Diver
I've been stopping at the guy in the walking mall in Loreto for years.
Not an artist but does a pretty nice job.
He speaks much better english than my spanish.

Walking mall? Does that mean Salvatierra street, up close to the Pescador? Maybe Don should give him a try, but I think Ola would do better at Norma's.

Let us know when you come to Loreto again, it would be nice to meet you!

BORSCHT !

Skipjack Joe - 4-6-2009 at 09:15 PM

Pompano - 4-6-2009 at 09:32 PM

Northern Lights.

Mango - 4-6-2009 at 09:48 PM

A decent vacuum cleaner is hard to find.

Peanut Butter
Marshmallows
Pizza - Most crust tastes like jiffy-crap .. = sucks

I could go on; but, I find many more things I like that I can't get in the states. (i.e. Crema de Elote Soup from Campbells - made only in Mexico)