22 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Big C and Topps will jack up the price imminently 

Is your pantry storage large enough?  Get 'em while they're hot.  Sadly, even delivery numbers often show up short, but hand carrying is a final option.

 

No clue why the 17% price hike at L.

I think I said earlier in the thread, I bought some of them beans not realizing the price increase, I only opened one can the other day I swear it's half empty of beans, I was making my dinner, but the next can I'm going to drain the sauce off and see how much beans in the can, they can <deleted> off I'm buying no more especially with the increase in price being that much, 

1 hour ago, ChipButty said:

I think I said earlier in the thread, I bought some of them beans not realizing the price increase, I only opened one can the other day I swear it's half empty of beans, I was making my dinner, but the next can I'm going to drain the sauce off and see how much beans in the can, they can <deleted> off I'm buying no more especially with the increase in price being that much, 

If you look on the tin it will say Net weight 425g, drained weight 240g, so not far from half, even more expensive beans will have 300g+

Edited April 16, 20242 yr by scubascuba3

I just cooked my own baked beans, wow much better than you can buy, amazed it worked first time

On 4/8/2024 at 1:14 PM, tuktuktuk said:

You're starting to make me miss home.  I can't wait to get a double helping of New Orleans red beans and rice with a link or two of grilled andouille.

Happy travel

I used to buy lentils and I think the price almost doubled 

19 hours ago, Robert Paulson said:

I used to buy lentils and I think the price almost doubled 

 

Lentils are still cheap on Lazada and there's a good variety available too - particularly from the Indian sellers

Ayam Baked Beans today 39 baht, 425g/240g drained weight. We aren't far from the date there will be 1 baked bean in there and the rest sauce

8 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Ayam Baked Beans today 39 baht, 425g/240g drained weight. We aren't far from the date there will be 1 baked bean in there and the rest sauce

Buy tuna. Much higher protein less farting.

Branston Beans, Lazada, are my new go to.....69B (at times).....tins look like someone played football with them.

Can't give up my Lurpak or mature cheddar, life in Isaan would become truly intolerable.

33 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

Buy tuna. Much higher protein less farting.

Tuna can be iffy if not packed perfectly, ones here are iffy

Navy beans, still 50bht for 500g in Makro.

Makes about 1,200gm (or more) baked beans after rehydration.

About the easiest cooking I've ever done

Put beans in rice cooker, cook once or twice to rehydrate (test if bean is soft enough)

Drain, add Rosa tomato sauce (I find Heinz tomato sauce too sweet), simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

Perfect baked beans every time.

Edited July 7Jul 7 by BritManToo

12 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Navy beans, still 50bht for 500g in Makro.

Makes about 1,200gm (or more) baked beans after rehydration.

About the easiest cooking I've ever done

Put beans in rice cooker, cook once or twice to rehydrate (test if bean is soft enough)

Drain, add Rosa tomato sauce (I find Heinz tomato sauce too sweet), simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

Perfect baked beans every time.

How much Rosa? and water? doesn't seem to be enough water as the rice cookers job is burn off the water

They know westerners love this so they cheat in inflating the prices for the Golden Goose.

1 hour ago, Sigmund said:

They know westerners love this so they cheat in inflating the prices for the Golden Goose.

Not really, only certain nationalities love it. It is loved especially by people from the UK. Not so common in other European countries in my opinion.

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

How much Rosa? and water? doesn't seem to be enough water as the rice cookers job is burn off the water

I just add Rosa until the beans look wet enough, 1/4 to 1/3 of the big bottle.

What a sad thread.

39 minutes ago, NewGuy87 said:

What a sad thread.

What a useless post

19 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Tuna can be iffy if not packed perfectly, ones here are iffy

Lots of tuna is made in Thailand.

Big C 39 baht for a good few weeks now

Heinz beans 89 baht in Big C

Coming to something when retired expats can't afford baked beans.

Buy big can Hienz only 300bht for 3.15 kilos. I open put in sealed containers and freezer 2 serve size. Get out day before using and move to fridge department. Easy and cheap 45bht for 440gms.

On 7/7/2026 at 11:20 AM, scubascuba3 said:

Ayam Baked Beans today 39 baht, 425g/240g drained weight. We aren't far from the date there will be 1 baked bean in there and the rest sauce

That's the ratio beans to sauce for all tins of baked beans I've seen around, and always has been, and that includes the brands sold in the UK.

In fact the Ayam ratio is correct, while Brooks, Fiamma and Heinz have less beans than stated on the tin.

I know because I always remove the sauce and eat the beans only.

On 7/7/2026 at 4:44 PM, BritManToo said:

Navy beans, still 50bht for 500g in Makro.

Makes about 1,200gm (or more) baked beans after rehydration.

About the easiest cooking I've ever done

Put beans in rice cooker, cook once or twice to rehydrate (test if bean is soft enough)

Drain, add Rosa tomato sauce (I find Heinz tomato sauce too sweet), simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

Perfect baked beans every time.

I believe Makro call them 'white kidney beans'?
Instead of using tomato sauce, I blend a tin of Brooks tinned tomatoes, adding tomato puree to taste. I dislike a sugary taste as well. I also cook the five-bean dry mix available at Makro, the same way, adding various herbs to taste. Lovely jubbly!

I don't mind paying the price of Heinz baked beans made in China taste very good have on toast

You only live once enjoy the food you enjoy 🥳

1 hour ago, Kenny Boy said:

Heinz beans 89 baht in Big C

I've just finished my Heinz which were 34 baht

On 4/8/2024 at 12:56 PM, scubascuba3 said:

First i quit cheese then butter because price silly, but that's ok as they make you fat. Now bakes bean Ayam brand jumped to 169 for three from 135 at Macro, just not worth it anymore. As a comparison in Tesco UK a large tin is 45p

 

 

Look for a recipe and make it by yourself. No need to complain

On 4/8/2024 at 4:03 PM, tomazbodner said:

Your windpipe will thank you for this

As well as your family as your place will smell a lot better now and car trips will be more pleasant.

On 4/8/2024 at 6:56 AM, scubascuba3 said:

First i quit cheese then butter because price silly, but that's ok as they make you fat. Now bakes bean Ayam brand jumped to 169 for three from 135 at Macro, just not worth it anymore. As a comparison in Tesco UK a large tin is 45p

 

 

I think this complaint is a lot of hot air