I've searched through the archives, but can't find answers to these questions:

- When does Warehouse close on Saturday? (& when does it open on Monday)
- What days/hours do the Venezuelan guys sell fruit downtown?
- Which store has the cheapest gallon jugs of milk? (I noticed a wide range last year).

thanks - only 16 days...

Sue,

Warehouse hours: Mon-Fri. - 8am to 6pm and on Saturdays they are 8-1

Can't help with the others. I am sure someone else will chime in here.

Usually, it's only Cultimara that sells fresh-American milk. Sometimes, Warehouse has American milk, but I don't know the price there. Cultimara's prices are: half gallon is $4, gallon is about $6.25, when they have it. Milk is not an item to shop around for--if you see it, buy it, or do without.

They ran out of milk once when we were there in Jan. so buy it when you see it. Be sure to check the expiration dates on fresh milk. The fruit guys are there Mon - Fri from early AM until about 5:00PM. If you have a car you can shop at the Portugese producer market. It is on the road going to Lac Bay and is also open Mon - Sat.

George - haven't heard of the Portugese produce market...more details please! How late are they there on Saturdays?

Or try More for Less. They have very nice produce.

La Portuguesa is open 6 days from 8-12:30 and from 3-6:30. Maria sells just about everything that the fruit market does in addition to groceries. She gives generous amounts and checks each piece of fruit to be sure it is okay.

The Venezualan fruit guys are usually there every day. Morning to late afternoon I would guess. When we were there in November those guys were absent for a few days, don't know if it had anything to do with the Queen being on the island or what but, that was the first time that happened while we were there. I stop there for limes and whatever else that looks good (sometimes nothing) almost daily.

Where is La Portuguesa and More for Less?

sorry, I so bad with names...I've probably been to both, I just don't remember names.

La Portuguesa is at the intersection of Kaya Nikiboko Zuid and Kaya Nieuwindt, between the Far East Bar and the veterinarian's office. Coming from the Divi, head up Kaya Industria, cross Kaya International, pass Warehouse Bonaire and TIS, and just after Supermarket Karibe, take a right at Kaya Nikiboko Zuid. Less than a kilometer up the road, La Portuguesa will be on your right. You have to jog onto Kaya Nieuwindt to get in their parking lot.

More For Less is at the intersection of Kaya Nikiboko Noord and Kaya Amor di Pos. From Divi, head towards town and follow the road to the right when you have the choice of going straight onto Kaya Grandi or angling right (which puts you on Kaya Libertador Simon Bolivar). Near the church, Kaya Korona, Kaya Libertador Simon Bolivar, Kaya Nikiboko Zuid and Kaya Nikiboko Noord all come together in a horrible little interchange. When you see Caribbean Fasteners, hang a right, which should take you past Hotel Bonaire. You'll pass Pachi's in about a kilometer, and one kilometer more gets you to More For Less.

I have purchased fresh milk at Cultimara and a few times it has been spoiled. I think it may be shipped from Miami, because it's the same brand I used to get in the FL keys. I don't think the milk is always kept cold enough in the shipment or in the store. It seems like it's gamble to buy it, but as far as fresh milk goes, it's pretty much your only option. Now, I only purchase the cartons that can be kept on the shelf, but I don't drink much milk.

(Message edited by ltriqueter on February 2, 2007)

Pretty much anyone that wants a consistent product at an affordable price buys UHT milk. Cold milk is a luxury item here. It only makes sense in environments where refrigeration is cheap and universal.

I first started to drink UHT milk when traveling through the Australian Outback, and still drink it today.

Kevin;

And it's a lot cheaper if you buy the venezuelan or colombian brands. European is better but more expensive because of the Euro

Hi
We always bought the fresh milk and never gave it a thought. Last October for some reason I suddenly realized the price difference for the UHT. I also realized what an idiot I'd been all those years. It's not really that different especially in cereal or coffee. On top of the cost is the likelihood that the fresh milk will go sour before you use it. Mickey