Don’t bring mangos back to the US with you

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I always thought this was common knowledge since on the Customs declaration form it asks the question about fruits, meats, etc... Many years ago, when my MIL would come to the US for a visit amongst relatives, her luggage was like a grocery store bringing in cheese, spices, sweets, etc...
 

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I always thought this was common knowledge since on the Customs declaration form it asks the question about fruits, meats, etc... Many years ago, when my MIL would come to the US for a visit amongst relatives, her luggage was like a grocery store bringing in cheese, spices, sweets, etc...
Did she bring the infamous "wet" brick of white cheese in a black garbage bag? Well gf's mother brought one with her when we lived in the Bronx. It was sopping wet and stunk to high heaven 🤢
 

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Why do you need to take avocados north?
In the US and Canada (imported) there are much better avocados than in DR.
The Hass avocado from California and Mexico are at least twice as savory than the best avocado grown in DR.
 

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Why do you need to take avocados north?
In the US and Canada (imported) there are much better avocados than in DR.
The Hass avocado from California and Mexico are at least twice as savory than the best avocado grown in DR.
its a Dominican thing ...
 

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Why do you need to take avocados north?
In the US and Canada (imported) there are much better avocados than in DR.
The Hass avocado from California and Mexico are at least twice as savory than the best avocado grown in DR.
I know millions would disagree with you, my sons for example. They are both in Canada and eat avocadoes as often as they can afford them. They both think Dominican avocadoes both look better and taste better. The avocado tree in my backyard is known around the neighborhood for it's excellent avocados and they are very, very tasty.
 
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Did she bring the infamous "wet" brick of white cheese in a black garbage bag? Well gf's mother brought one with her when we lived in the Bronx. It was sopping wet and stunk to high heaven 🤢

Them's fighting words if you're talking about Queso de Hoja. The one they make in Nagua is some of the best.
 

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Them's fighting words if you're talking about Queso de Hoja. The one they make in Nagua is some of the best.
I understood it to be Queso de Freir (and not Hoja which is similar to mozzarella) because it comes in a block and not balls.
Queso de Freir is similar to what we called 'Farmer's Cheese" when I lived in NY State.

 
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I understood it to be Queso de Freir (and not Hoja which is similar to mozzarella) because it comes in a block and not balls.
Queso de Freir is similar to what we called 'Farmer's Cheese" when I lived in NY State.

Right but that's a nice neat package from the supermarket. In the campo you can get a whole brick and by the time it gets to NYC wrapped in 3 garbage bags, it's a wet smelly mess.

And farmer and pot cheeses are not queso de freír. Farmer cheese is far from queso de freír, it is softer and it's made differently. The Greeks use farmer in pierogi. It is delicious.
 

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I understood it to be Queso de Freir (and not Hoja which is similar to mozzarella) because it comes in a block and not balls.
Queso de Freir is similar to what we called 'Farmer's Cheese" when I lived in NY State.

First time I've seen it described as "Delicious."
 

El Hijo de Manolo

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Really? I think it’s delicious!!!!
The Goya stuff is dry and tastes like cardboard. At least the fresh stuff in the campo is palatable if you fry it properly. But either way the fresh stuff has no business stuffed in a garage bag in a suitcase or carryon for 8 to 10 hours, then eaten upon arrival
 

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The Goya stuff is dry and tastes like cardboard. At least the fresh stuff in the campo is palatable if you fry it properly. But either way the fresh stuff has no business stuffed in a garage bag in a suitcase or carryon for 8 to 10 hours, then eaten upon arrival

I meant Queso Freir in general, not Goya. It’s sold in USA, various brands, why would anyone smuggle it in a suitcase?
 

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I meant Queso Freir in general, not Goya. It’s sold in USA, various brands, why would anyone smuggle it in a suitcase?
Seriously, the Dominicans back in the day would bring the yellow and white bricks home wrapped in black plastic bags, either carry on or suitcase. Now you can't because of the dogs at the carousel. I definitely wouldn't make this up. Did you see my post about the 100 pasteles en hoja in the suitcase?
 
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My MIL was known for doing this years ago. It was always wrapped in a black plastic bag, then that was placed in a plastic bag that was white and black stripped. She would also bring dulce de leche, dulce de guava, etc... I can still remember the "discussions" with her about not doing this. But since she was going to be visiting various family/friends she felt like she needed to bring them something.