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    Books shipped from Amazon...

    I haven't used Amazon to ship books here as yet....I know others have. I wanted to purchase a baby book, like a Dr. Spock type, for a first time Mom and dear friend of mine. Any issues shipping direct from them? Or does anyone know if I can get this kind of book here? Thanks in advance!!
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    canned pumpkin or pipe dream?

    I did see it many moons ago at Unicenter Jumbo's...but that was when they were catering more to U.S. holiday products...worth a shot. I made a pumpkin cheese cake and used squash...the one that looks like a bell and tan colored..and just cut it up, took the seeds out and steamed it...let it...
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    Why can't I get what I pay for at Starbucks?

    Thebookcellar.... In reading the original post all the person wanted was what they paid for...Starbuck's "offers" the extra syrup or whatever "if" you pay for it...he had done so...the girl was out of line, way out of line! If it would have been me I would have asked for the manager to get...
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    ATTENTION: BANKS CLOSED this Friday Nov. 6th

    Napoleon... Appreciate the heads up...is it "just" a banking holiday or are other offices going to be closed also?
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    Female Gynecologist

    I don't know if she is on your plan...but Dra. Bernardino is great...young, smart, speaks English. Clean office...exam rooms all seem to be the same here, the gowns leave little to be desired for sure...I have never had an issue with them not being clean...just skimpy! The exams here are...
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    ingredients for mexican food

    Mini, I would be happy to purchase good baking powder from you!!! How can we meet? Send me a PM and we can go from there... I am so thankful!!! Evergreengal
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    ingredients for mexican food

    So welcome! Such a short season here for blueberries I usually stock up and just freeze them, one of the square plastic containers they are sold in is perfect for the recipe I have. Happy baking!! **say since you are a baker...I am nearly out of my stateside baking powder, and don't care...
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    ingredients for mexican food

    I just got fresh blueberries today...yes they are larger than the ones in the US...but I make muffins and they are great...got them at the large produce market on Rawson Street in La Lucila....on the East side of the street ..just up from the train station...
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    Thanksgiving

    Careful with the turkeys from Jumbo's....some of the frozen ones are salt brined and VERY salty!!! Read the label first. I have had fresh turkey from a Chicken Vendor in the Belgrano indoor market..his booth is right near the back door. Great chicken, best eggs and the turkey we had was...
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    ingredients for mexican food

    I just saw red onions in our larger produce stand today...so they must be in season now.... I have purchased a cilantro plant that I got at one of the local nurserys...best bet to have it when you want it...the plant isn't as "strong" a flavor as to what I am used to be at least it's fresh...
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    Suggestion for restaurant...Recoleta area

    Friends in town...need a suggestion for a good dinner house and/or lunch spot....not over the top expensive but one that is a winner for quality and taste and atmosphere... They are staying in the Recoleta area....so that would be a great starting point. Thanks so much for any and all ideas!!!
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    Alternative to Shipping frm USA

    I sent you a private message...but no response...please reply. I need to know IF this is still possible...and limits on size and weight of items..and fee. Thanks!!!
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    Is any one else watching Glenn Beck on FOX?

    This guy is a loose cannon!! It's NOT news ...it's "talk radio" on TV... They pulled him off the air for about a week or so when he called President Obama a racist. What a class act...NOT!!! It's all about ratings for Fox...not about quality news reporting..."fair and balanced" is their...
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    Bringing cats to BA

    JoeKelly...one other thing ...if you have a choice of airlines to ship your cats go w/ Continental...they have a special cargo area for pets and the shipper I used in the states as well as one I contacted here in BA uses them on a regular basis. Contact the airlines...look on their...
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    KitchenAid Mixer in Buenos Aires?

    Mini..Bob is correct...we have several and various sizes....we did the formula and then rounded up. Check out Digofats website think they have a formulation chart or else I found it online somewhere...if I can locate it I will post. **Digofats is great and if you burn one up...and it's the...
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    DNi´s to change very soon

    Well that looks great, hope it works, as easier and faster in Argentina is more times than not an oxymoron...:)
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    KitchenAid Mixer in Buenos Aires?

    I would bring one back...I have been using transformers for 3 years and no problems..thankfully! We purchased several different ones at Digofats...they have a website and do deliver...nice folks...very helpful...just need to know how many watts the appliance has and then match up size of...
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    Bringing cats to BA

    There is a lot of info on this website about shipping cats. The main thing is you have to have papers from your vet, to certifiy them as healthy, and also a rabies vaccine NO less than 30 days before they travel. Google here or online about shipping internationally and all the rules...you can do...
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    Swiss Medical - Gyn - English Speaking?

    I don't know if she is on your plan...but Dra. Bernardino is great...young, smart, speaks English. Clinica de la Mujer Av. Libertador 16.606 / San Isidro Tel: 4742-0205 / 4743-7855
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    Cold Medicine

    Athos....Extraco de hojas de hiedra desecadas....comes in a yellow box...they also have throat lozenges and a powder form of the liquid expectorant that you put into water. You will need to ask for it at the Pharmacy..kept behind the counter. Think it was around 25 or so pesos...under 30. Also...
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