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I've never seen Marmite in Mexico, except for my own UK imported stash! Twisted Evil

Phil_K · Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 2041 Location: A World of my Own

There seems to loads of online shops for British food, shipped worldwide. The one I tried, http://www.britsuperstore.com , had Marmite (125g) at 1.83 GBP. I continued to the checkout to get the shipping costs, which were over 8 GBP (this would be more economic if you ordered many things) with 15 days delivery. The whole cost, using the currency convertor, was about $240 MN.

Got me thinking about other things - British bangers, pork pies, Horlicks, Ginger nuts, Branston Pickle, Christmas pudding ... Razz

I bought a Christmas Pudding (small) in Palacio de Hierro in Centro Coyoacan a few years ago, $175! It was $350 for a big one. I haven't found one since. I'd make my own but.....

(here we go again)... where can you find suet and black treacle (molasses)?

TheLongWayHome · Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 1016 Location: San Luis Piojosi

So there is a way to get it. I don't think my wife would go for the $240 outlay on a jar though, especially as she's of the 'hate it' camp.

MELEE · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:39 pm Post subject:

dixie · Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 644 Location: D.F

Molasses is one thing that I have never encountered here before either! Had my mom bring me some down this past January as this past Christmas was one of the few that I did not (could not) make gingerbread cookies!!!! Shocked

It�s still in the cupboard waiting for this Christmas to come around so I can use it up!

Thanks for the feed store tip Melee! Will have to remember that when this batch runs dry!

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

Samantha · Joined: 25 Oct 2003 Posts: 2038 Location: Mexican Riviera

Speaking of feed stores, I was just having a discussion with friends about stray animals, in particular bunny rabbits. Stray rabbits appear to be in abundance here. A woman who helps with a local animal rescue organization chimed in that the feed stores buy rabbits all the time. I was afraid to ask why. Maybe Melee knows.

Elise9 · Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 32 Location: Celaya, GTO

I have question about another British sauce... is worcestershire sauce available here? Is it what they call here "Salsa Ingles"? or is that something different?...

Thanks

lozwich · Joined: 25 May 2003 Posts: 1536

Yes, worcestershire sauce is Salsa Ingles, but its not quite the same quality as the real deal. It seems to have a higher sugar content, or some other intangible thing that makes it not quite the same.

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

Is it lemon they add here, like in Jugo Magi?

Dragonlady · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:59 pm Post subject:

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Samantha · Joined: 25 Oct 2003 Posts: 2038 Location: Mexican Riviera

The brand we buy tastes the same to me. But I note that piloncillo is the ingredient listed before azucar. Limon is listed nearly last. It has a label by Crosse & Blackwell and says Worcestershire Sauce, in English (small print) and then SALSA TIPO INGLESA, Receta Original" in big letters. "Tradicion desde 1706" Smile

P.S. I see Dragonlady posted the same info seconds before I did!

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dixie · Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 644 Location: D.F

Thanks Dragonlady. I will keep my eyes open for it when I�m out shopping.

lozwich · Joined: 25 May 2003 Posts: 1536