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Oggie
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All of the items listed above plus Dijon Mustard
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Oggie
All of the items listed above plus Dijon Mustard |
FYI........Calimax carries it.
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Hook
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As there is a Costco, Mega and Sams in Ensenada, many of the items mentioned might already down here, based on what's carried over here in Sonora.
including:
Maille French Dijon mustard-Sams (nice, big 800ml jar)
Well-pac marinated "sushi" ginger-Mega
Montreal Steak seasoning-Costco
S & W tomato paste, whole and diced tomatoes-Costco
Tillamook Extra sharp cheddar-Costco and occasionally Sams
Huge bags of Kettle Brand potato chips-Costco
Kirkland whole bean French Roast coffee-guess where!
The things I still cant live w/o, and so must cajole persons coming down for:
Claussen whole dill pickles
REAL peanut butter (Adams or Laura Scudder's preferred, but ANY true natural one)
Giuliano pepperocinis
La Brea/Kirkland Rosemary Olive bread
Kirkland Pecorino Romano cheese
Camborzola cheese
Orowheat Dill Rye bread
ANY decent pastrami
Marukan Seasoned Rice Vinegar
Early California Jumbo black olives
Pico Pica Hot Sauce
decent cold cereal (grape nuts, spoonsize shredded wheat)
Greek style yoghurt
Girard's Light Champagne Vinagrette
Several items have disappeared from our cajole list, by virtue of appearing down here:
albacore tuna in cans-Costco
Bush's baked beans-Wally
some Progresso soups-Wally
Classico spaghetti sauces-Wally
alfalfa sprouts-Wally
Marzetti salad dressings-Wally
Of all the food disappointments in living in Mexico , not having easy access to high quality lunch meats and rye bread might be the biggest bummer.
Everything they sell down here looks, feels and tastes like ham or pressed turkey. When the temps hit the upper 80s during the day, sandwiches with a
cold pickle become real popular around our house. Quick, no cooking and refreshing.
Costco will occasionally carry decent sliced turkey (Columbus brand) down here but that's about 90 minutes away. We only go about once every three
months.
[Edited on 1-4-2013 by Hook]
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Natalie Ann
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Chunky peanut butter - at least in the Sur. Seems most Mexicans prefer smooth.
nena
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J.P.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Natalie Ann
Chunky peanut butter - at least in the Sur. Seems most Mexicans prefer smooth.
nena |
cant live without chunky peanut butter. we get it at Smart and Final in Ensenada the only place in town I have found it.
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sd
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Cravings! Here in Southern California I sometimes detour miles to get to Langer's Deli in Los Angeles. 7th Street at Alvarado. Matzo Ball soup, corn
beef or pastrami on rye bread with chewy crust. Order with russian dressing and slaw.
A couple of places nearby to get Peso's.
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grace59
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What I usually bring:
Good coffee, Emeril's steak seasoning, Saffron Rice, Unscented Laundry detergent (due to allergies), quality TP (I"m picky :lol .
Could also bring Horseradish, c-cktail sauce, cheddar cheese, some nice chocolates.
Other than that I find that I can get most things I want. I do wish I could find fresh lettuce that is something other than iceberg.
Whenever I hear that rainy, chill wind blow. I think it may be time to head for Mexico. Tengo que obedecer mi corazon!
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beachbum1A
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Garlic stuffed olives for martinis and liverwurst & rye bread for sandwiches.
Just do it!
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Mula
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Flour and grains for making breads and rolls.
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durrelllrobert
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I'm easy
Anchovy paste for my ceasar salad. Just about everything else i need can be found at S&F, Costco or walmart (haven't tried Sam's yet). So lucky to
live in Ensenada but somehow or another my wife seems to spend $100 - 200 on groceries everytime we go to states.
Bob Durrell
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Bajajorge
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These aren't spices, but I bring down,
Coffee
Claussen Pickles(ask for pickles and they look at you like you're nuts)
Single ply toilet paper(my house is a 5th wheel)
Kidney(Red) beans(turned San Felipe upside down once, not a red bean to be found,canned or dry)
any type of stuffed olives
And the list goes on, but I can't think of anything else, but I know I bring other stuff.
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Why do ignorant people continue their blabbering when it only proves to others how stupid they are.
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Lindalou
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DavidE
Pickles & Relish
Hot As Hell Horseradish
Spices, Like Dill, Tarragon, SaffronUltra sharp cheddar cheese
Johnnie's Cheese Spread, Montreal Steak seasoning, Stevia, Baker's yeast, Bread flour, Tomato paste, Whole canned tomatoes, Cooking sherry, Carroll
Shelby Chili mix, Lemon juice, Fudge mix, Genuine vanilla, Whole wheat flour, Maple syrup, Old Bay seasoning.
And a set of overload springs |
Why would you bring vanilla? Mx. has the really good stuff.
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Bajaboy
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Good coffee and beer (wine for the wife)
Certain cuts of beef and pork
Cheese (including feta)
Most everything else we buy down there
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by sd
Cravings! Here in Southern California I sometimes detour miles to get to Langer's Deli in Los Angeles. 7th Street at Alvarado. Matzo Ball soup, corn
beef or pastrami on rye bread with chewy crust. Order with russian dressing and slaw.
A couple of places nearby to get Peso's. |
Oh, I gotta try this place out next time I'm up in L.A.
http://www.langersdeli.com/
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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tripledigitken
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wine
rib eye steaks
whole bean coffee
beef jerky
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Lindalou
Why would you bring vanilla? Mx. has the really good stuff.
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Actually, they don't. What's usually available here is a low grade extract, in most cases artificial, and many brands available NOB and online far
surpass it in quality.
Another thing I've been unable to find here are Vanilla Beans...... as we call them.....the seed pods. I've searched high and low without luck.
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[Edited on 1-4-2013 by DENNIS]
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
wine
rib eye steaks
whole bean coffee
beef jerky |
Wine - Guadalupe Valley, many excellent selections
Rib eye steaks - Polito's in Maneadero or San Nicholas in Ensenada
Whole bean coffee - many small independent roasters in Ensenada, or buy from Starbucks in Ensenada
Beef jerkey - not good for you, too much salt
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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
wine
rib eye steaks
whole bean coffee
beef jerky |
Wine - Guadalupe Valley, many excellent selections
Rib eye steaks - Polito's in Maneadero or San Nicholas in Ensenada
Whole bean coffee - many small independent roasters in Ensenada, or buy from Starbucks in Ensenada
Beef jerkey - not good for you, too much salt |
Jerky, bad for me, so is the marbled steak and caffeine.
Without starting another wine thread, I have posted info on Baja wines and photos. I enjoy tasting in the valley and usually bring a bottle
back..............but for less money I can get better wine all day long from California producers (spain, italy and south american as well) at my
local wine merchant, IMO.
I have to say also I am a big fan of Sonoran Beef, which I enjoy in Baja restaurants every time we head south. But as a visitor I have not been able
to source any in markets.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
I have to say also I am a big fan of Sonoran Beef, which I enjoy in Baja restaurants every time we head south. But as a visitor I have not been able
to source any in markets. |
Next time you are passing through Ensenada, try Polito's or the San Nicholas.....I have had great rib eyes, NY's and prime rib
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken[/i
I have to say also I am a big fan of Sonoran Beef, which I enjoy in Baja restaurants every time we head south. But as a visitor I have not been able
to source any in markets. |
Most of the big chains in La Paz claim Sonoran beef, Ley's, Soriana, Chadraui, City Club and even Walmart I believe.
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