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raulyn · Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 64 Location: D.F.

Rye or Pumpernickle bread.

I saw a restaurant next to the American Embassy that has sandwiches on their menu with this bread. The chef said to try Walmart.

Cornmeal

I want to make corn bread.

Cheddar cheese

I saw a U.N. selection of cheese but not one type of American cheese. Except for the horrid processed stuff.

Baking Soda

When I asked, I was told to try the pharmacy!

FOUND Barley

The market near Eje central and Victoria had it by the kilo.

Finding a decent food processor was a trial. But I did it. Who has ever seen so many blenders in their lives?

Getting sheets mailed to me. Anything over 250 t.c./in is unheard of here.
Palacio de Hierro had some 450 t.c. so I bought those to tide me over.

Can anyone direct me to a grocery store that has these items?

sarliz · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 198 Location: Jalisco

Well, I'm not sure where you are, but I've been able to find cheddar cheese at a big Soriana in kind of a posh neighborhood in Guadalajara. Not the greatest cheddar ever, but it purported to be from Wisconsin, so I gave it a go.

I know I've bought a box of Arm and Hammer, and I refuse to give WalMart any of my money, so I know it didn't come from there. It's true though that they prescribe gargling and/or nose flushing with baking soda for throat problems here, so that why it'll be at the pharmacy. And as it's sold by the name of its chemical formula, it's probably the same stuff, no?

awest · Joined: 30 Jan 2009 Posts: 34 Location: DF

I haven't had any problems finding the cheese at a larger grocery store, like it was mentioned it's not as good as you are probably use to. The baking soda is also there. Now for the bread.....I haven't a clue unless you can make your own.

Sorry not much help but thank god all I ask for is peanutbutter and cheeseburgers:)

raulyn · Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 64 Location: D.F.

I am in D.F., centrally located. I have been to the Soriana in Delta Mall. None of these things are available there.

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

You're lucky you're not further afield than Mexico - basically, living abroad requires dietary changes in most cases - some of them drastic:)

For example -I like cornbread too, but I've done happily enough without it for more than 12 years now - it's just unheard of where I live. Pumpernickel and rye bread, also out of the question.

I think it's part of the cultural experience - learning to live with what's local Smile

tagastelum · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:44 pm Post subject:

Mmmm...corn bread. Use instant polenta. I buy mine at a great little Italian grocery in San Rafael called Partimar, which is located very close to the San Cosme metro station. It's located on Rosas Moreno between Icazbalceta and Alfonso Herrera. I promise, you will keep going back to this little gem of a market!

raulyn · Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 64 Location: D.F.

Thanks for the suggestion. I know approximately where that's located.

Also, I understand the whole immersion thing. But, I'm sure most understand that sometimes that once-in-a-while taste of home can help ease the sudden and abrupt changes in one's environment. When I eat out and about, I don't look for restaurants that cater to tourists. (Try finding one of those in the middle of the Sierras in Oaxaca or in Chiapas) Although, when I am at home, I like to have some tastes from home.

When I originally moved from the southern part of the USA to NYC, there were lots of things that I couldn't find. So, I made due for nine years.

Before I give up on my quest in D.F., I thought I'd ask here for those items.

notamiss

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

I don't speak American Twisted Evil

but if you mean Baking Powder by Baking Soda (what makes your bread rise), it's called Royal, and it's the only brand I know of in Mexico.

...BTW, why hasn't self-raising flour reached Mexico? I'm 46 y-o, and I've known it all my life England.

notamiss · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:30 pm Post subject:

amaranto · Joined: 02 Jun 2009 Posts: 133 Location: M�xico, D.F.

You're not gonna find anything like Vermont extra-sharp here, but you have a choice between 2 or 3 different kinds of cheddar at Chedraui.

I miss cheddar cheese!

danielita · Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 281 Location: SLP

I found pumpernickel at the Soriana--go before noon, it runs out quickly and it's not at every Soriana. Shop at one of the "fresa" Sorianas and you should find it.

raulyn · Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 64 Location: D.F.

amaranto · Joined: 02 Jun 2009 Posts: 133 Location: M�xico, D.F.

The only one I've been to is 2 or 3 blocks from metro Zapata. Anyone you ask there should be able to direct you to it. It's in a mall.

notamiss · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:46 am Post subject:

http://www.chedraui.com.mx/chui/zona_polanco.html

Although the URL says �Polanco,� this seems to be a list of Chedraui stores all over DF and Edomex. Anyway, I sometimes find cheddar at Comercial Mexicana, too.