Tesco in the Philippines

[Arthur Little]

Tesco's seem to get everywhere ..... we've also see them in Phuket and Krabi in Thailand

's true ... I came across a Tescos in Paphos, Cyprus when a pal of mine and me were there for a week's holiday back in 2001. But the merchandise they stocked unfortunately wasn't remotely like anything you see in their British stores.

[Terpe]

No need to buy brands like Heinz. If you look in the canned section of most supermarkets there's a brand called Molinera. Similar taste and much cheaper than other imported baked beans.

Well I finally got around to buying some Molinera baked beans.
Took a trip to Robinsons at Abreeza last night during our dinner break from Kadayawan festivities.

A tin cost me P52
Haven't yet sampled it so more comments to come on that one

[imagine]

Well I finally got around to buying some Molinera baked beans.
Took a trip to Robinsons at Abreeza last night during our dinner break from Kadayawan festivities.

A tin cost me P52
Haven't yet sampled it so more comments to come on that one

Molinera , baked beans are ok, i got at robinsons, also they have heinz soups, small cans tomato/mushroom,
next size up cans of chicken soup/vegitable/ also chicken and brocoli big soup( the chunky soup)
if you like meat spreads, i recomend brand underwood (has a pic of a red devil on paper wrapped tin, roast beef spread/deviled ham/and chicken, only tried the roast beef so far, it is as good as uk meat spreads,

think a product of US.
soup 300g 117 peso,400g 121 peso, meat spread 120g 94.50 peso

forgot the price for beans lol

[grahamw48]

I will be taking some instant mash potato !

[Arthur Little]

I will be taking some instant mash potato !

Not long to go now, Graham ... you'll have a truly (s)mashing time, definitely!

[stevewool]

Not been in a tesco for years , no need

[Terpe]

Well I finally got around to buying some Molinera baked beans.
Took a trip to Robinsons at Abreeza last night during our dinner break from Kadayawan festivities.

A tin cost me P52
Haven't yet sampled it so more comments to come on that one

Had the baked beans for brekky today with my eggs and toast.
Yes
Definitely great taste and will get some more.

To be honest I was surprised to find them as good as they were.

Got to say I finished off with a watermelon the size of a football. Cost me P40

[grahamw48]

M - o - l-i- n e- r-a ...put in my diary.

[jonnijon]

M - o - l-i- n e- r-a ...put in my diary.

Larger beans than the UK and sweeter

[Dabawenyo]

I will be taking some instant mash potato !

Even though you can buy it here? Knorr instant mashed potato powder is imported from Germany and is sold here - very good it is too. And local potatoes make good mash, chips and roasties.

[Michael Parnham]

Even though you can buy it here? Knorr instant mashed potato powder is imported from Germany and is sold here - very good it is too. And local potatoes make good mash, chips and roasties.

Never had mashed potato from a packet, I remember when Cadbury's Smash was first introduced many years ago.

[KeithD]

When I was a kid, I loved Smash. Tried it last year, and it is disgusting

[imagine]

When I was a kid, I loved Smash. Tried it last year, and it is disgusting

never was keen on smash, but i loved the adverts

[Terpe]

When I was a kid, I loved Smash. Tried it last year, and it is disgusting

Remember the advert with those little aliens:-

[Terpe]

Can't beat home made mash.
Cook the unpeeled potatoes in a microwave until soft then chop up and mash with some butter.
I cut them up with kitchen scissors first so the skins don't block up the masher.
The skins can be removed before mashing if you don't like them.

[grahamw48]

I always cook my spuds in the microwave. Delicious and quick, if you know how to get the timing right.

When 'dehydrated potatoes'..to give them their technically correct name , first came on the market, I was working at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (as was) in London, compiling various statistics...mainly for import and export of certain agricultural commodities. Those figures included production figures for the above product ('Smash' etc).

As there were so few companies involved in those early days, it was not permitted for us to reveal the 'commercially sensitive' mashed spuds figures to any 'Tom Dick or Harry' .

[KeithD]

Microwave potatoes have a different texture to boiled/fried, due to the way the starch is broken down. I prefer good old boiled or fried.

[grahamw48]

I haven't got a cooker now...only a microwave and a 'health grill'. They taste fine to me.

[Terpe]

I'd always been under the impression that microwaving/steaming potato causes the lowest amount of nutrients to be lost, so was the healthy option.
Doesn't boiling a potato causes all water-soluble nutrients to leach out into the water. My grandmother used some of the water to add to the gravy.

I also like to include the skins in my mash. Apparently the skin contains more nutrients and most of the fiber content.

We have some great fresh native potatoes here in Davao City which I eat faily often.

[Michael Parnham]

Can't beat home made mash.
Cook the unpeeled potatoes in a microwave until soft then chop up and mash with some butter.
I cut them up with kitchen scissors first so the skins don't block up the masher.
The skins can be removed before mashing if you don't like them.

Never used a Microwave, always thought food would be affected by radiation, Maritess uses it for reheating and defrosting I never reheat anything and always defrost in the fridge overnight!

[Terpe]

Never used a Microwave, always thought food would be affected by radiation

Watch out for the carbon monoxide from gas ovens

[Michael Parnham]

Watch out for the carbon monoxide from gas ovens

Never had a gas oven for many years in the UK but used to enjoy making my Yorkshire Pudding in our gas cooker in Philippines, they seem to cook better using gas!

[KeithD]

I'd always been under the impression that microwaving/steaming potato causes the lowest amount of nutrients to be lost, so was the healthy option.
Doesn't boiling a potato causes all water-soluble nutrients to leach out into the water. My grandmother used some of the water to add to the gravy.

Boiling does see some of the nutrients released, which is why homemade soup is good for you. However, it is the heat that destroys a lot of the nutrients, as nature didn't engineer them to be cooked.

[Michael Parnham]

Boiling does see some of the nutrients released, which is why homemade soup is good for you. However, it is the heat that destroys a lot of the nutrients, as nature didn't engineer them to be cooked.

Good point!

[fred]

Never had a gas oven for many years in the UK but used to enjoy making my Yorkshire Pudding in our gas cooker in Philippines, they seem to cook better using gas!

I agree with that!! Much cheaper too.
I use a pressure cooker BTW.. Cannot beat the flavour IMO..Especially in stews etc.
Luvvvverly!

[imagine]

Molinera , baked beans are ok, i got at robinsons, also they have heinz soups, small cans tomato/mushroom,
next size up cans of chicken soup/vegitable/ also chicken and brocoli big soup( the chunky soup)
if you like meat spreads, i recomend brand underwood (has a pic of a red devil on paper wrapped tin, roast beef spread/deviled ham/and chicken, only tried the roast beef so far, it is as good as uk meat spreads,

think a product of US.
soup 300g 117 peso,400g 121 peso, meat spread 120g 94.50 peso

forgot the price for beans lol

the chicken spread and deviled ham spread was crap, tried and tested,, only the roast beef is good

[Dabawenyo]

Can't beat home made mash.
Cook the unpeeled potatoes in a microwave until soft then chop up and mash with some butter.
I cut them up with kitchen scissors first so the skins don't block up the masher.
The skins can be removed before mashing if you don't like them.

Try adding chopped Chives and a little fresh ground black pepper for an olfactory orgasmic experience! (You can get Chives from the garden store located in the main carpark of SM Davao City.)

[Terpe]

Try adding chopped Chives and a little fresh ground black pepper for an olfactory orgasmic experience! (You can get Chives from the garden store located in the main carpark of SM Davao City.)

Thanks for the tip