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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
Most of the big chains in La Paz claim Sonoran beef, Ley's, Soriana, Chadraui, City Club and even Walmart I believe. |
Must be a whole lot of beef critters in Sonora, but if that's what they claim, it must be true. 
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El Jefe
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The list of needs or just wants from the states gets shorter every year. We still like to bring down some fancy nuts from TJ's, and the big bars of
chocolate, but it is really amazing that we can get such a wide variety of goods here in Los Cabos these days. Used to be that gringos were just about
the only shoppers in Costco. Now, the tide has turned. The Mexican middle class is going strong.
No b-tchin\' in the Baja.
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Bajajorge
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
wine
rib eye steaks
whole bean coffee
beef jerky |
Guy, Whole bean coffee out of Starbucks in Ensenada? It probably came out of their distribution and bean grinding center on Johnson Lane in
Minden/Gardnerville, NV.
That's why I bring mucho coffee with me to Baja, cuts out the import tax.
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 |
Why do Liberals insist and demand that achievers pay the way for nonachievers who are to lazy to succeed, or are just failures by their own choice?
Criminals prefer unarmed victims, dictators prefer unarmed subjects.
Why do ignorant people continue their blabbering when it only proves to others how stupid they are.
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astrobaja
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For Dennis and others that mentioned curry powder: I'm an Indian food fanatic and do a lot of cooking. When you say curry powder, really what is meant
is garam masala powder which is only added at the very end of cooking a curry! The spices that cook in the curry for a long time are typically cumin,
coriander, turmeric, and cayenne powders. But you can make your own garam masala from whole spices like clove, bay leaf, cinamon sticks, peppercorns,
and the only hard to find ingredient which is either green or black cardommon pods (but they can be bought online with Amazon.). Here is a recipe for
one of the basic garam masalas (keep in mind there are scores of different interpertations) It will be fresher and more intense than anything you will
buy off a store shelf!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzbtkLe2X_w
Mercado Roble has 2 locations in Ensenada, they carry a few hard to find things and also take orders from Trader Joes (they go once a week). Its the
only spot where we find real whipping cream from Alta Dena and even goats milk
http://mercadoselroble.com/roble_organicos/index.php
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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REAL VANILLA IN MEXICO?
I dare you to try finding it. One time, I checked over 20 stores in Lazaro Card##as Michoacan with no luck. When I finally found some in
Zihuatanejo it was SIX TIMES AS EXPENSIVE as the real vanilla in COSTCO NOB which was far better vanilla. OK, try finding real vanilla in Ensenada,
Mulege, Loreto, La Paz or "Los Cabos"
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| 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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Buy on line:
http://www.amazon.com/Award-Winning-Mexican-Vanilla-Beans/dp...
Bob Durrell
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by astrobaja
For Dennis and others that mentioned curry powder: |
Thanks Mike. These days, I'm buying all my spices here:
http://www.penzeys.com/
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Lindalou
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I never use vanilla, bought some once for a friend that baked all the time years ago in Algadonas, she loved it.
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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Also, DO NOT USE MEXICAN VANILLA if you are taking the medicine COUMADIN. So many Mexican vanillas contained COUMADIN that US Customs banned Mexican
vanilla from importation both commercially and via private carry-ins across the border. More than a few contained more coumadin per dose than the full
legal dosage permitted in Rx coumadin.
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DavidE
Also, DO NOT USE MEXICAN VANILLA if you are taking the medicine COUMADIN. So many Mexican vanillas contained COUMADIN that US Customs banned Mexican
vanilla from importation both commercially and via private carry-ins across the border. More than a few contained more coumadin per dose than the full
legal dosage permitted in Rx coumadin. |
Mexican rats must like vanilla in their cookies.
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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Also, Tienda de Aborrotes EL MEY in Sta Rosalia, carries superb beef, and the carnicero will cut it to your thickness. The last "T" bone I purchased
had a fork tender filet mignon and an almost fork tender New York strip. These steaks IMHO are as good as any four-time-as-expensive Costco steak.
Other regional steak I've tried will rip the incisors out by the roots.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DavidE
Also, DO NOT USE MEXICAN VANILLA if you are taking the medicine COUMADIN. So many Mexican vanillas contained COUMADIN that US Customs banned Mexican
vanilla from importation both commercially and via private carry-ins across the border. More than a few contained more coumadin per dose than the full
legal dosage permitted in Rx coumadin. |
Been carrying across, and declaring Mexoican Vanilla at US Customs POE for the last 21 years, no problems.
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EnsenadaDr
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I love Grey Poupon and more recently Colman's mustard, and haven't found it down here...also I like Miracle Whip and they don't have it in Ensenada.
I quit buying beef down in Mexico because they tell you it;s New York, Prime Rib, Porterhouse and half the time it's a gamble because it tastes
nothing like what you asked for and is tough as nails. Can't complain about the carne asada in the tacos though...always a good experience. Oh yeah,
and Sano's doesn't lie about their steaks!!
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EnsenadaDr
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I don't know about you, but I have never heard a review from a live one!! | Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
| Quote: | Originally posted by DavidE
Also, DO NOT USE MEXICAN VANILLA if you are taking the medicine COUMADIN. So many Mexican vanillas contained COUMADIN that US Customs banned Mexican
vanilla from importation both commercially and via private carry-ins across the border. More than a few contained more coumadin per dose than the full
legal dosage permitted in Rx coumadin. |
Mexican rats must like vanilla in their cookies. |
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capitolkat
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See's candies-- nuts and chews
CA pinot noir=Kosta Browne
Life is too short to drink bad wine
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micah202
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...some good chocolate,,,,
,,,,and hearty ale's for when the norte's blowing!
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Gypsy Jan
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capitol kat - See's Candies
I don't crave them, but our daughter mails a couple of boxes down to us on the holidays.
The nuts'n'chews are the best and the boxes don't last a week around here.
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—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
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Hook
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A lot of people mentioning good chocolate. We buy Lindt's in various flavors over here; is Lindt's considered "good" chocolate? Seems good to us. Goes
with the madeiras or the tawnys. It's at Leys and at Walmart.
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EnsenadaDr
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I like Cadbury's myself. Especially the Fruit and Nut, and you can get it at any store.
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Gaucho
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I know this isn't a food or condiment but we always bring our own sunscreen down. Even at Costco, Walmart etc. sunscreen is super expensive south of
the border.
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