chiguirre Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Does anyone know where I could buy a couple of cans of butter? Dh wants to take some to Venezuela. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 A survival place or Amazon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 There's no cream in Venezuela? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 There's no cream in Venezuela?There's not much of anything in Venezuela, especially not something luxurious like butter, I imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Amazon. Canned Butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2bee Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 So, today I learned that there is such a thing as canned butter. Am I the only one who didn't know about this or is this something that most Americans haven't heard of? 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 So, today I learned that there is such a thing as canned butter. Am I the only one who didn't know about this or is this something that most Americans haven't heard of? Had no idea! I also learned that Red Feather from New Zealand is the best! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tm919 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) So, today I learned that there is such a thing as canned butter. Am I the only one who didn't know about this or is this something that most Americans haven't heard of? I've tried it, bizarrely it's good. Many things come in cans that I am reluctant to eat from cans, but a few years back we lost power quite often and for a while didn't trust putting too much stuff in the refrigerator. It was too expensive to replace our refrigerator and freezer full of stuff every few weeks, and the insurance company more than implied they'd drop us if we actually used the thing where you claim your refrigerator's contents. Edited September 18, 2016 by tm919 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 You can buy ghee in jars at our local health food stores. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I did not know such a thing existed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I did not know such a thing existed. Me either! Looking at the stuff on Amazon though it doesn't seem like most of it is from the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneezyone Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) Ghee is clarified butter, no raw milk solids, so it's shelf-stable. I keep some on hand just for Indian dishes. It makes amazing samosa wrappers. Ethnic food stores and Amazon carry it. If you live in an area with a lot of ethnic diversity, even Harris Teeter or Wegmans will work. Edited September 18, 2016 by Sneezyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I was also thinking of ghee, but then I'd just take oil, as ghee definitely doesn't taste like butter. And Venezuela... :-( Hope the people he's seeing are managing ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Egyptians sell "semna" which is canned ghee. I've also seen jars/cans of ghee at Indian and health food stores. I've never seen canned butter, though. Now I'm totally curious as yesterday I read an article on some arctic explorers and one of them consuming a can of butter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Whoa, that butter is seriously expensive on Amazon. I think it's cheaper on the black market in Caracas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 A less expensive substitute would be coconut milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 A fit of insomnia had me revisit this thread, and I'm finding 'survivalist / prepper' type websites with info on canning your own butter. (Not necessarily from your own cow, just store bought butter.) If canning is something you know how to do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I was also thinking of ghee, but then I'd just take oil, as ghee definitely doesn't taste like butter. Mushrooms fried in ghee are much nicer than mushrooms fried in oil. :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Actually, I came up with a solution. I plan to buy regular butter in boxes, freeze it, Ziploc it and pack it in a thermal insulated lunchbox. It will keep for the 9 or 10 hours it will be unrefrigerated. In Venezuela, it used to be easy to find canned butter. It comes in a pretty golden can. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/100697741641122561/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstharr Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Try a good sized Asian market, especially Vietnamese. Believe it is typically from France. Sort of a luxury item. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Your solution sounds much more sensible than canning your own! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Actually, I came up with a solution. I plan to buy regular butter in boxes, freeze it, Ziploc it and pack it in a thermal insulated lunchbox. It will keep for the 9 or 10 hours it will be unrefrigerated. In Venezuela, it used to be easy to find canned butter. It comes in a pretty golden can. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/100697741641122561/ Can perishables go through customs? I know there are usually restrictions on fruits and plants. Is there any info available on dairy for Venezuela's customs? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Can perishables go through customs? I know there are usually restrictions on fruits and plants. Is there any info available on dairy for Venezuela's customs? Venezuelan customs is not like a normal country's customs. Some of your stuff will be stolen before your bags make it to the conveyor belt. You will absolutely, positively have to pay duty on auto parts, but only on auto parts. As long as you take the price tag off anything else, they won't mess with it unless they steal it. They will not steal everything in your bag, just a thing or two. If something is very important, like a vital medicine, keep it in your hand luggage. Food will be allowed through unless it's one of the items that "disappears" from your luggage. People are hungry, you take your chances and hope for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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