5 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Sometimes, one must do what one must do.

Not optimal, of course.

 

And, to be honest, I have never frozen it before, ever, in the past.

 

Not sure what might happen to it....

 

But, you know, when you freeze cheese, just like freezing a human body, or the head of a human...then...

The ice crystals, extracellular ice crystals form....

 

And then, one cannot reconstitute the cheese, in its original form...nor the human brain, as we know.

 

 

Stilton, like othr cheeses, will become more crumbly if frozen then defrosted.  How do I know?

 

Long time ago (in UK), when supermarkets were not quite so hot on their stock control as they are now, I stumbled onto a shelf piled high with stilton that they had overstocked in the lead up to Xmas.  Best-before dates fast approaching. Best-before on Stilton - to my mind should be best-after. I digress.  it was reduced to pennies and I loaded my trolley.  Now, while I consider stilton to improve with age, there comes a point when it can get a little too stinky, and I had enough to last about six months so into the freezer some went.  Still tasted fine down the line.

 

PH 

(Currently in the UK and enjoying a plate of varying cheeses with oatcakes most evenings)

13 hours ago, BuyBitcoin said:

What is Expat shops?  Is it a Pattaya thing?

https://maps.app.goo.gl/HZFNPK1rVpHvyRgB9

 

I am very pleased to see Big-C improving their selection, particularly stocking of a good few UK products. I just wish they would stop moving things around in their stores. They may have an issue when it comes to keeping things  cool, shipping and storing though. I  was pleased to find McVitie's Chocolate Digestives, but not with the struggle I had eating them. They had obviously been allowed to get above the temperature the chocolate melts, and had set into a solid brick. Mrs none too pleased with the mess I made.  

 

14 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Sometimes, one must do what one must do.

Not optimal, of course.

 

And, to be honest, I have never frozen it before, ever, in the past.

 

Not sure what might happen to it....

 

But, you know, when you freeze cheese, just like freezing a human body, or the head of a human...then...

The ice crystals, extracellular ice crystals form....

 

And then, one cannot reconstitute the cheese, in its original form...nor the human brain, as we know.

 

Stilton — and most blue cheeses — actually freeze quite well.

The fat content is high, and the moisture is moderate, so ice crystal damage is minimal. The texture may get a little more crumbly after thawing, but since Stilton is already crumbly by nature, the difference is barely noticeable.

Flavour also holds up well because the strong blue mould profile doesn’t fade much in the freezer.

10 minutes ago, LosLobo said:

 

Stilton — and most blue cheeses — actually freeze quite well.

The fat content is high, and the moisture is moderate, so ice crystal damage is minimal. The texture may get a little more crumbly after thawing, but since Stilton is already crumbly by nature, the difference is barely noticeable.

Flavour also holds up well because the strong blue mould profile doesn’t fade much in the freezer.

 

Wish I had a freezer full of it.

18 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

for example Marmite 250g, Big C 209 baht Expat shop 299 baht 

 

Daddies Brown sauce 400ml, Big C 109 baht expat shop 149 baht

Ok, turning the coins, right?

18 hours ago, DezLez said:

Not according to the Marmite website:

FAQ - Marmite

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is Marmite and how is it made?

Marmite is a dark, thick, yeast extract spread. It’s made from concentrated yeast extract, which is a by-product from brewing beer.

It was conceived in 1902 when the Marmite Food Company opened a small factory in Burton-on-Trent – where it still resides today. Ever since, Marmite’s distinctive taste has caused a great divide in Britain. Whether you’re a lover or a hater – we hope you’ve at least tried it!

Just now, Will B Good said:

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is Marmite and how is it made?

Marmite is a dark, thick, yeast extract spread. It’s made from concentrated yeast extract, which is a by-product from brewing beer.

It was conceived in 1902 when the Marmite Food Company opened a small factory in Burton-on-Trent – where it still resides today. Ever since, Marmite’s distinctive taste has caused a great divide in Britain. Whether you’re a lover or a hater – we hope you’ve at least tried it!

Yes, every morning on toast..........

1 minute ago, transam said:

Yes, every morning on toast..........

 

Never had it.....remember getting malt extract shoved down my throat by my mother every morning.

Just now, Will B Good said:

 

Never had it.....remember getting malt extract shoved down my throat by my mother every morning.

It is an acquired taste, a mistake is putting too much on, a thin film is all that's needed..🤗

21 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Say I were in Dubuque, Iowa....

Then, how much more would I need to pay, even if I could actually find it, which I know  I could not, Pad Krapao Gai (chicken)

I bought some today in Honolulu, $17.50 but it was delicious, and authentic Thai, which is hard to find these days.  A lotmof Thai food palces cook like Chinese. -  Yuuuk

11 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is Marmite and how is it made?

Marmite is a dark, thick, yeast extract spread. It’s made from concentrated yeast extract, which is a by-product from brewing beer.

It was conceived in 1902 when the Marmite Food Company opened a small factory in Burton-on-Trent – where it still resides today. Ever since, Marmite’s distinctive taste has caused a great divide in Britain. Whether you’re a lover or a hater – we hope you’ve at least tried it!

So basically its Beer Poop??   Rank that rightup with the Ghee, Veggie mite, and Nutella which I wouldn’t touch with a ten foot pole.

21 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Not tea bags, way more expensive

So buy a tea ball. They grow tea here, it is cheap and good.

22 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

for example Marmite 250g, Big C 209 baht Expat shop 299 baht 

 

Daddies Brown sauce 400ml, Big C 109 baht expat shop 149 baht

Don't care about either one. Shrimp paste and fish sauce are readily available.

2 minutes ago, Explorator en Actione said:

So basically its Beer Poop??   Rank that rightup with the Ghee, Veggie mite, and Nutella which I wouldn’t touch with a ten foot pole.

 

Hahaha....agree.

2 minutes ago, Explorator en Actione said:

So basically its Beer Poop??   Rank that rightup with the Ghee, Veggie mite, and Nutella which I wouldn’t touch with a ten foot pole.

Ghee is just clarified butter. It is pretty innocuous. Marmite/Vegemite is disgusting, you can keep it.

Sadly the red 208 baht Australian wine is all gone, still have the white 60 spokes and Five Friends, but only 11% the red was 13%

21 hours ago, save the frogs said:

what is marmite made of?

does it contain any nutrients?

Deliciousness

7 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I am very pleased to see Big-C improving their selection, particularly stocking of a good few UK products. I just wish they would stop moving things around in their stores. They may have an issue when it comes to keeping things  cool, shipping and storing though. I  was pleased to find McVitie's Chocolate Digestives, but not with the struggle I had eating them. They had obviously been allowed to get above the temperature the chocolate melts, and had set into a solid brick. Mrs none too pleased with the mess I made.  

 

Local Big C has Hobnobs

3 minutes ago, MarkBR said:

Deliciousness

Controversial maybe, although I like Marmite it can't hold a candle to Bovril.

4 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:

Controversial maybe, although I like Marmite it can't hold a candle to Bovril.

Bovril is totally different, primarily made from beef bones and fat, whereas Marmite is  100% vegan........😘

2 minutes ago, transam said:

Bovril is totally different, primarily made from beef bones and fat, whereas Marmite is  100% vegan........😘

Yes, but both are "love it or hate it" strong, salty dark brown gooey things that people smear on toast. And if I'm choosing a strong salty dark brown goo to spread on my toast it is Bovril every time.

21 hours ago, treetops said:

Big C Extra have reduced their prices on some of the UK choices as they near the end of their shelf life.

 

Jacob's Cheddars started at 119 baht IIRC, been cut twice before and now going for 20 baht.  In the UK they're about £1.00 GBP.

 

Heinz baked beans B69 also, at least in BigC extra Pattaya

Just now, Seppius said:

 

Heinz baked beans B69 also, at least in BigC extra Pattaya

 

From China. Subject has been discussed in this thread already

Recently I bought pumpkin seeds at Villa Market and paid Thb 175 for 250 grams there, the same day I visited Lotus and there saw 250 grams of pumpkin seeds for Thb 69.
Also fresh salmon, V.M kg price Thb 750/kg,  at Lotus Thb 650/kg.

Many times expat shops are very expensive.

58 minutes ago, Explorator en Actione said:

I bought some today in Honolulu, $17.50 but it was delicious, and authentic Thai, which is hard to find these days.  A lotmof Thai food palces cook like Chinese. -  Yuuuk

 

Yes.

As I said.

In the USA, Thai food is hard to find.

So is Chinese food, hard to find.

 

1 hour ago, cjinchiangrai said:

Don't care about either one. Shrimp paste and fish sauce are readily available.

What do you use shrimp paste for?

7 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

What do you use shrimp paste for?

 

School break sandwiches when I was a kid.

22 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

What do you use shrimp paste for?

You can try it on toast if you like, but it is in all sorts of Thai food.

6 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Ok, turning the coins, right?

one day you'll make a half decent post, have to eventually, even a monkey would