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Postby Evelyn » Fri Aug 03, 2018 11:06 pm

Just for information, Mercadona now stocking Feta Cheese.

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Postby Wicksey » Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:16 am

Our local branch has stopped the focaccia bread though which I thought was quite popular. Things come and go and it's always the items we like that seem to disappear after a while :(

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Postby El Cid » Sat Aug 04, 2018 3:34 pm

I couldn't find any in the huge Mercadonna in Almunecar. Evelyn, what brand was the Feta you found? Hopefully the real Greek stuff not the rubbish from northern Europe.

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Postby Wicksey » Sun Aug 05, 2018 10:34 am

Lidl's sometimes has the real Greek Feta (and halloumi) when it's Greek week. I did buy some but although it was well within its sellby date it was sour when I opened it which was a disappointment. I do wonder about Lidl's storage units as I've had a lot of 'off' stuff from there which I've never had from Mercadona.

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Postby Lyric » Sun Aug 05, 2018 11:52 am

Mucky Donna has the highest turnover I think, although the local Lidl will be close I would think.
Pity about your bread but on the bright side young Ana is back for the summer from University, everything a chap could want pretty , bilingual, ans smart, she is doing a Masters in Psychology.

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Postby Wicksey » Sun Aug 05, 2018 1:42 pm

Lyric wrote: on the bright side young Ana is back for the summer from University, everything a chap could want pretty , bilingual, ans smart, she is doing a Masters in Psychology.
I hope Senior Management isn't reading this :lol: . I shall have to look out for her!

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Postby Lyric » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:56 pm

I need to be 40+ years younger is all !

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Postby Manchesteral » Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:49 am

No problem to get authentic feta here in Las Palmas even the smaller supermarkets stock it :-)

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Postby katy » Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:09 am

Can you get halloumi?

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Postby El Cid » Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:22 am

Yes, I bought some recently in Iranzo in Nerja.

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Postby olive » Sun Aug 12, 2018 12:39 pm

Couldn't find it in our local Mercadona.

I asked an assistant and they said that the stores do have different stock. I know that is the case as we were surprised at the selection of cakes and bread at the one near Granada airport for example.

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Postby Wicksey » Sun Aug 12, 2018 2:34 pm

katy wrote:Can you get halloumi?
Lidl do it when it's their 'Greek week'. A friend who loves the stuff buys loads and freezes it.

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Postby Manchesteral » Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:20 pm

katy wrote:Can you get halloumi?

Yes :-)

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Postby El Cid » Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:06 pm

I did read that there is a shortage of Haloumi as it has become so popular for BBQs in the UK that the Cypriots cannot keep up with the demand.

That suggests that we will soon see some dubious alternatives made in N Europe, just like the “fake” Feta.

I love it and griddle it with a citrus dressing, courtesy of Delia.

https://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/col ... inaigrette

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Postby maureenscot » Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:22 pm

Yes there may be a shortage. I have never tried it. But after reading your recipe El Cid, I am definitely trying it.

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Postby katy » Tue Aug 14, 2018 10:00 am

Sounds like a good recipe. didn't think of capers I would tweak it a bit as not keen on coriander, maybe just mint or herbs de provence. I like it sprinkled with chile flakes too. Any suggestions?

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Postby El Cid » Tue Aug 14, 2018 11:14 am

Parsley or fresh mint would be OK. Basil if you like it.

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Postby country boy » Tue Sep 11, 2018 6:28 pm

Our Mercadona now has Feta and Mozzerella. Hacendado brand, in Tubs of Brine, in a little basket!....not bad at all!


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