Comments on: Wanted in Guate

By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:02:22 +0000

Is that a store in Antigua? Thanks, I'll check it out next time I'm in the area.

By: Adina

Adina — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:43:27 +0000

Maizena?

By: guateliving

guateliving — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:27:57 +0000

The Wife tells me you can find vanilla at the bodegona and it is expensive.

By: Maria

Maria — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:04:29 +0000

Sorry, but I just have to ask…but does anyone know where to find vanilla extract and cornmeal?

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:59:24 +0000

For future reference…I found pie crusts at Price Smart, and Graham Cracker Crumb crust at La Puerta del Sol (20 calle and 12 avenida Zone 10).

By: Expat Mom

Expat Mom — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:21:33 +0000

Crackers, Triscuits – I've seen these in

Ground clovers (do you mean cloves?) and nutmeg are in the Bodegona, in the spice section, you can get them in bags or little shakers.

Yellow Corn – canned, is available in the Bodegona under canned goods, or in La Popular (wedged between the farmacias in front of the mercado)

Cornbread Box Mix – if you find this, let me know. I've never even found real cornmeal here.

Canned Pumpkin – make your own, way faster and easier, just chop up a bunch of guicoy' (acorn squash, one q in the market right now), boil them, mash them and use that. It tastes exactly the same and it's what I use. Here's a good recipe: http://www.pickyourown.org/pumpkinpie.php

Brown Sugar or Molasses – Molasses is occasionally found in the Bodegona, when they are in the mood to put it out, it's with the peanut butter. When you find it, stock up because you won't see it again for months. It's called "melaza".

1 Box Cornstarch – like others have said, this is "maizena" . . . be careful to get the plain kind because it comes in flavors here. You don't want banana flavored!

Meat Thermometer – Check BolsiPlasticos. If you walk out of the market and head left, just keep walking about 2 blocks. THe entrance is full of hanging plastic stuff. Go to the back and ask for "un termometro para carne". Alternatively, I have an extra

By: Nancy Bailey

Nancy Bailey — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:27:33 +0000

Epicure has brown sugar (always tough to find in Guatemala, not pana but brown sugar) and they have lots of other items on your list. I am sure they can make your pumpkin pies as well. The pies are delicious and far better than frozen.

I agree with Cristina that the Paiz stores in the more exclusive areas of Guatemala City have more of the stuff we use in the States. The Paiz near military airport in Guatemala City probably has everything on your list. I was in Paiz at the new Eskala shopping center in Mixco and they had an entire display of Thanksgiving items needed and even fresh cranberries. I remember having friends bring me fresh cranberries for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Times have changed.

By: Don Panero

Don Panero — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:02:03 +0000

For 2 pie crusts you need–2 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, 2/3 cup shortening, 4 tbsp cold water, 1 rolling pin.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:05:28 +0000

I am sorry, that was not very detailed. The tienda has the man who makes delicious chocolates…I can't remember his name for the life of me. Lovely selections of different items. Priced for gringos and everything. It is in the direction of Casa Santo Domingo/that quadrant of the city.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:03:38 +0000

The mercado/tienda that has the chocatenago had a lot of those items…spices, cranberries even, when I spent thanksgiving in Guate. Of course, we muled a lot of food down and pooled resources with other families celebrating. Enjoyed a large thanksgiving with friends.