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    Cottage Cheese (En Castellano P.V..)

    Oh how I have missed my favorite cottage cheese...Nancy's Organic Cottage Cheese....made by a small dairy in Oregon. I asked my husband, he's Argentine, there are no words for cottage cheese, that he is aware of, since it doesn't exist here... There's a money making idea...drop out half of...
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    Brazil nuts...can't find them...

    Thanks rihornos....do you know for "sure" they have them?? I have been to so many shops...Mom and Pop stores....Large chains and nope...don't have them! Just so odd...but sometimes that's how it is here...all of a sudden items aren't available anymore :(
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    Brazil nuts...can't find them...

    Can't locate Brazil nuts over the past month or longer...checked many stores and health food stores too...no one seems to know why. Has anyone seen them around in your area?? I am in Zona Norte...if you have seen them here would like to know where. Thanks so much!!!
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    Disappearing Splenda

    Splenda is from the states...and imported here....I am pretty sure....as we brought a lot when we moved and when we found Splenda here it was insanely expensive!!! Jumbo's used to carry it more than the other box stores. I have switched to Stevia, in the green box and like it better and...
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    Pumpkins?

    I would suggest going to Jumbo's...they usually have a large selection of different types of squash...and it seems to me some that could pass as a pumpkin...shape wise.
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    ¡HELP¡ Corrupt US collection agency

    Sergio, I would contact the hospital, ask for an itemized bill for your insurance here...that is not a difficult thing to get. Have your Mom email you the invoice and go from there. Once you've been turned over to a collection agency it's hell! But, you can reason with them. Tell them you...
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    mosquito nets?

    http://listado.mercadolibre.com.ar/tul-canopy-mosquito-nets Check this page out on Mercado Libre.....several available!
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    disability issues

    My husband and I have often mentioned this to each other...how do people with walking challenges get around with the sidewalks in such a sad shape?? The city is not designed for this at all...and as MissVeronica stated the traffic does not give the right of way to the pedestrians...I have seen...
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    Marsala wine

    Yes, easy to find! I was looking for it for the same dish, and Coto's had it...had to ask an employee...but it was there..very cheap...under 5 pesos I believe. I would think any of the other major chain grocery stores carry it as well.
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    Shipping Vitamins???

    Hello! I am having a "care package" sent and will have a few bottles of vitamins in the box. I have never had anyone claim the vitamins on the required box content slip. Has anyone every done so and had any issues?? Would I be better off to list used books instead? Thanks for your help!!
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    Outdoor gear

    There is a nice Columbia Sportswear Shop near us...have never been in but by the looks of the products in the window, nice quality! They seem to always have a "sale" going on... They are located in Zona Norte, about the 3500 block, more or less, on Libertador...Martinez
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    Movers/Freight Company

    I have been working with Alejandra at Eurotransport...company based in Canada...she is the BA branch. She has been very helpful, speaks English, and this company has the lowest prices...from the 4 or 5 quotes I have gotten it's almost half as much. You will need to ask lots of questions and...
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    Depo Provero injection - is it available in BA?

    I looked around the web and found this from a couple of years ago....but it might be a start. I have a Dr. friend that I have contacted and will post when I hear back from her. Marisa Geller, M.D. Boulevard del Mirador 290 Paseo de la Bahía Studios II 3º12. Nordelta. Buenos Aires. Argentina...
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    Lipton Tea...can't find...

    Hello all! My neighbor lady loves Lipton tea and can't locate it lately at her usual grocery store...if any of you find it, in Zona Norte area, please let me know... Thanks for the help!!!
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    Sour Cream?

    Yes, about 1 or 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and let sit for at least 15 minutes to "turn"....can also use apple cider vinegar or white vinegar too. NO butter milk here either ...if you make a trip to the states they do have dried butter milk in a good sized container you...
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    how many pieces of luggage are OK to bring as a tourist?

    2 suitcases and a carry on...no issues...the other thing I always do is "hang" my U.S. passport over the top of the suitcases as I am heading towards the exit, so it is very visable...they usually just flag you through...last time I had to put them on the belt to be scanned...3 of them were so...
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    Which things should I bring when I move from the US?

    On a personal level...woman to woman...if you don't like OB tampons....or pads that are basically panty liners....stock up on your favorite brand. OB owns the market here...once in a great while you can find kotex tampax...once in 3 years for me :( If you like spicy food ...bring your own hot...
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    Yerba Mate - whats your fav?

    Oh, my favorite....La Esquina de Las Flores....organic....they have a few types....in the Summer I like the one w/mint....and also prefer the one w/o stems. Also like La Merced...they make organic as well and also 3 types of non organic...campo, bbq'd, and one other...it is how they cure the...
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    Yerba Mate - whats your fav?

    Check out the link...maybe you can mail order your favorite? http://www.guiaruralweb.com.ar/externo.php?url=www.molinoslamision.com.ar&sec=aaw&idioma=0
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    Incredibly High Import Fees

    RWS...my husband was in the states and they weren't ready when we was leaving...he had them done there as it was nearly double the price to do them here!!! Glasses aren't cheap here at all!! At least for the type my husband got...
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