Sosua: Where can I buy these foods?

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So I sent someone into Playero and there were some things either not there or ridiculous prices. Hoping for some help. Where can I buy:

- Chick peas
- Granola
- Pita Bread
- Bagels in bulk
- Canned oranges

I am talking grocery store prices or bakery possibly compatiable with grocery store type prices. Chick peas is the biggest problem on the list
 
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Chick peas are called garbanzos. I am not familiar with Playero, but I have seen them both dried (with the beans) and canned (with the canned beans).

Mandarin oranges are sold canned pretty much everywhere: they are called mandarinas (en lata).

Pita bread is generally available at Lebanese/ Palestinian stores. I can't recall seeing a bagel outside of Santo Domingo.
 
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the granola won't please you...

need to 'go with the flow' here Jewell..... think local substitutes........plenty of 'em


I found leeks today.... beauties !!!
 
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All the large supermarkets - Pola/Sirena, Nacional, Bravo, Cadena, etc. sell pita bread: the main local brands are La Libanesa and Tierra Santa, and imported brands too. Tierra Santa is the best quality.

Garbanzos (chickpeas) are also sold in most supermarkets, dried, in cans and sometimes in glass jars.

Most supermarkets have a choice of granola.
 
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ramesses

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I make a bean salad every week with chick peas I buy at Playero. I am going to make it tomorrow, I will post the price.
 
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cjewell said:
So I sent someone into Playero and there were some things either not there or ridiculous prices. Hoping for some help. Where can I buy:

- Chick peas
- Granola
- Pita Bread
- Bagels in bulk
- Canned oranges

I am talking grocery store prices or bakery possibly compatiable with grocery store type prices. Chick peas is the biggest problem on the list
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I read your other ppst regarding "Healthy Lifestyle" . When reading this new thread, I have to mention that your list other than chik peas is empty carbs and sugars.. the caned oranges are sold in heave syrup consisting of mainly corn syrup as sweetener. I have to ask why would you eat this stuff if you are into eating healthy??
 
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cjewell said:
So I sent someone into Playero and there were some things either not there or ridiculous prices. Hoping for some help. Where can I buy:

- Chick peas
- Granola
- Pita Bread
- Bagels in bulk
- Canned oranges

I am talking grocery store prices or bakery possibly compatiable with grocery store type prices. Chick peas is the biggest problem on the list
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They have all those items at Playero
 
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Derfish said:
Why would anyone wish for canned oranges? They are a good food before packing them in sugar water. That ruins their food value.
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I like to make quicky yogurt parfait for breakfast with granola and manderines.... good enough?
 
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cjewell

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ramesses said:
I make a bean salad every week with chick peas I buy at Playero. I am going to make it tomorrow, I will post the price.
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Thank you. I am determined not to gain 1lb on my next month down - in fact drop some. I was trying to determine how much heavy food I have to jam in my suit case. lol
 
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cjewell said:
Thank you. I am determined not to gain 1lb on my next month down - in fact drop some. I was trying to determine how much heavy food I have to jam in my suit case. lol
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Keep posting 24 posts a day about canned fruit, and you'll be 250 lbs by the end of next week.
 
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jstarebel said:
I read your other ppst regarding "Healthy Lifestyle" . When reading this new thread, I have to mention that your list other than chik peas is empty carbs and sugars.. the caned oranges are sold in heave syrup consisting of mainly corn syrup as sweetener. I have to ask why would you eat this stuff if you are into eating healthy??
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1) I am not the only person who eats in my home when I am down there - that said I like green salads with chick peas, I like pita with grilled chicken and veggies, I like granola in my yogurt.
2) Regarding my business I will offer options for people who are health freaks and ALSO who are not
3) I like to have a bit of everything in my diet
4) What I eat resulted in a healthy 60lb weight loss in less than a year

I don't pretend to be something I am not - If you read my other thread my sister is a hyper health nut, personal trainer - who by the way lost over 100lbs in 2 years. I tow more middle of the road and do my best to be realistic with my lifestyle while doing my best to keep healthy.

Oh and FYI - in Canada canned oranges are sold in water, pita is sold in whole grain --- all of which are far better than eating 2 chunks of fried chicken and a mountain of oiled and salted rice as what is readily available as a quick meal to go currently in Sosua.



If I open a place selling nuts and seeds unfortunately I wont be attracting too much business!
 
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cjewell said:
1) If I open a place selling nuts and seeds unfortunately I wont be attracting too much business!
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You would definitely have mine....................
Love salads with nuts and seeds..............
Does that make me a girly man............:nervous:

B in Santiago
 
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Salads in Latin America tend to be rather boring: tomatoes and lettuce with an occasional onion and vinegar and oil. Spaniards are pretty good with salads, I have noticed. I like a variety of veggies sliced on my trusty mandolin.
 
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Xavier_Onassis said:
Salads in Latin America tend to be rather boring: tomatoes and lettuce with an occasional onion and vinegar and oil. Spaniards are pretty good with salads, I have noticed. I like a variety of veggies sliced on my trusty mandolin.
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I find the same - here you can have every different salad you can imagine. What are you favourite salads and why? I'd like to know because I make a lot of salads in the house and I am always game to learn something new.
 
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