By Renee Ross (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Monday, January 12, 2004 - 1:20 pm: |
I just wondered if anyone just returning had experience with bringing their own ice chest of beef to Bonaire. Does anyone know if Mad Cow has changed the way Bonaire allows beef to be used for personal consumption?
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By joe brannan (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #192) on Monday, January 12, 2004 - 4:40 pm: |
I pondered and pondered where I should post the day before my departure and "at last" i have found it.
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By Cynde (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #10155) on Monday, January 12, 2004 - 4:54 pm: |
Renee,I haven't read anything in the health news, generally if a country will ban the product it hits the news...you may want to call the airline you're flying with...they may know...
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By C. Kritagent (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #233) on Monday, January 12, 2004 - 11:45 pm: |
Why would you want to import beef to Bonaire ??? Beef from Argentina is readily available at the Warehouse and Cultimara. The only foodstuffs I would consider bringing are hard-to-find, can't live without, or special diet needs. We even found Folgers at Cultimara, although it was freeze dried (sorry Michael) and lo-carb rolls (which were very good) at Sand Dollar, (thanks Uncle Buddy). Unless of course you really, truly want to spend your Bonaire vacation in the kitchen cooking. OH, by the way, Lover's Ice Cream is excellent and they have an outstanding selection, including rum/raisin and my fav capuccino.
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By Brian (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #526) on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 2:59 pm: |
I have to agree with CK why take food to Bonaire.(Unless it is something unusual and very specialist) The shops are normally very well stocked. They did run out of fresh veg and salad after new years day, but only for a day.
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By Renee Ross (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Thursday, January 15, 2004 - 2:00 am: |
The answer to your question on why we would bring beef to Bonaire is because we raise our own meat, beef, chicken and turkey, all organically grown. So, we save money by cooking our own meals. We do not eat out much.
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By C. Kritagent (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #235) on Thursday, January 15, 2004 - 11:12 am: |
Then bring on your cooler. I appreciate cost savings, it just seems to be a shame to travel to Bonaire to spend time in the kitchen when there are so many good places to dine.
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By Susanf (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #666) on Thursday, January 15, 2004 - 3:39 pm: |
From the Bonaire Reporter:
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By Renee Ross (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Thursday, January 15, 2004 - 5:26 pm: |
Susan, Thanks for the note about the Bonaire Reporter news on beef products prohibition. We won't be bringing any with us under the circumstances. I really appreciate this board for being there when we have questions.
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By Cynde (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #10198) on Thursday, January 15, 2004 - 5:33 pm: |
Renee, have a wonderful trip...out of curiosity, do you raise the animals just for your own consumption, or do you have a farm/business?
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By C. Kritagent (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #237) on Thursday, January 15, 2004 - 6:51 pm: |
Renee, somehow I do not see a relaxing vacation as spending time in a kitchen, however each to their own. Enjoy your vacation and watch out for those that do (drink and drive), they can be more dangerous that non-organically grown critters !!!
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By Corney Ann Carter (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #191) on Friday, January 16, 2004 - 12:25 pm: |
I will also vote on doing cooking in on Bonaire.
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By Renee Ross (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #9) on Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 6:24 pm: |
Cynde,
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