tsap seui Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 I agree Larry. It's just insidious that an American president would try and have a level trading field with the Chinese. I jes don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted November 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 It has to be a constant search, I am sure, to find American foods that we here in the states take for granted. Good thing that you can order them on Taobao!Are you able to get any salsa to go with those tortillas? About ready to order more there as well! I am not being sarcastic in any way but I wouldn't wait to long because of the way things are swinging now it could disappear at any time along with any other American imported goods. Just trying to keep you at heart. We just don't know how far this trade thing is going to go. I have a policy of ONLY buying what's available AND at a reasonable price (well, okay, maybe a LITTLE bit of sarcasm - forgive me) Besides, the Canadian steaks are EXCELLENT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted November 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Looking back through this thread, the only things sourced from the U.S. are the Pace Picante Sauce and the USDA Steaks (which we no longer buy). Imported food in China is almost always from New Zealand or Australia - sometimes from Europe. American brands generally are made in China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberjack1234 Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 I am sure that the steaks are excellent anyone that knows anything about steaks can see that. (well, okay, maybe a LITTLE bit of sarcasm - forgive me) :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted November 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 I am sure that the steaks are excellent anyone that knows anything about steaks can see that. (well, okay, maybe a LITTLE bit of sarcasm - forgive me) :rolleyes: okay done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted January 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Some more little comforts of home 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted June 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 . . . and another source for coffee, if someone wants to try them https://www.manlaoriver.com/en/manlao-river-speciality-coffee/ In 2009, ManLao River became the first coffee producer in Yunnan to become organically certified in China and in 2010 also acheived EU and USDA organic certifications. Further cementing Yunnan’s place as an emerging specilaity origin, in 2012 a ManLao River coffee was used in the finals of the World Barrista Championship. This was followed in 2017 with a ManLao River becoming the the first Chinese coffee to be used in the finals of the World Roasting Championship. Recognition of Yunnan as a coffee origin increased greatly with the Speciality Coffee Acossiation’s decision to use China as the 2018 Portrait Country. This involved a series of promotions at their events and online aimed at introducing coffee professionals around the world to the rising quality of Yunnan coffee. A large portion of China’s high end specilaity coffee is consumed domestically, roasted by companies such as our own. With each passing season we see the quality of crop improve and a growing following of consumers in China and around the world. As the industry here continues to develop, we anticipate that specilaity coffee will become a larger and larger part of the mix to accomodate an ever larger global demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted July 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 (edited) On 11/3/2018 at 10:40 AM, Randy W said: I'll repost this while we're in here! the Coffee from Yunnan is excellent This guy's coffee business bit the big one during the pandemic, so we are now trying Impression Manor Coffee, also in Lijiang. Edited October 14, 2023 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberjack1234 Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 Many moons ago there was a coffee shop in the mall here and they had some coffee to die for. Of course, it was all fresh ground right in front of you. I sure was disappointed when they closed. I guess we rednecks don't appreciate great coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted March 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 (edited) On 7/13/2020 at 2:36 PM, Randy W said: This guy's coffee business bit the big one during the pandemic, so we are now trying Impression Manor Coffee, also in Lijiang. business card from Impressions Manor Coffee, along with Google translation. The QR code in Weixin goes to something labeled with "Nepal Region" - not sure what that is about. You can find Impression Manor coffee on Taobao. Edited March 22, 2023 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted July 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) Regular western style sandwich bread is now much more widely available. I managed to buy all the ingredients to make some pretty decent french toast. ( those are raisins in the bread) The bread and "concentrated milk" I bought locally. The vanilla extract, cinnamon, and Costco Kirkland maple syrup came from Taobao. Edited July 1, 2023 by Randy W (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, Randy W said: Regular western style sandwich bread is now much more widely available. I managed to buy all the ingredients to make some pretty decent french toast. ( those are raisins in the bread) The bread and "concentrated milk" I bought locally. The vanilla extract, cinnamon, and Costco Kirkland maple syrup came from Taobao. Good to hear. I haven't been to the mainland since early 2020 but even then I recall "sandwich-style" bread (which looked like your bread minus the raisins) being overly sweet, to the point where I started craving Wonder Bread LOL. From what I understand you can now buy pretty much any Western food on Taobao, everything from peanut butter to bread to coffee to meat. Looking forward to hopefully getting back over in 2024 - this year we decided on the MIL coming here and she just finished up her visit. Edited July 1, 2023 by Barfus (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted July 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 7 hours ago, Barfus said: Good to hear. I haven't been to the mainland since early 2020 but even then I recall "sandwich-style" bread (which looked like your bread minus the raisins) being overly sweet, to the point where I started craving Wonder Bread LOL. From what I understand you can now buy pretty much any Western food on Taobao, everything from peanut butter to bread to coffee to meat. Looking forward to hopefully getting back over in 2024 - this year we decided on the MIL coming here and she just finished up her visit. Yes, most of the sandwich bread is about the same size as western sliced bread and comes in small packages of about 6 or 10 slices - and without raisins. And less sweet than what they used to sell. I like that bread for french toast because of the texture, size, and, yes, the raisins. Taobao is actually cheaper and easier (except for the one or two day delivery) than buying things locally. Shipping is very cheap (or free), and returns are usually painless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted October 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) Now Danish Crown bacon on Taobao Edited October 13, 2023 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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