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Will be arriving in country before month ends...we would like a few head of cattle, a farm, and a job in country. I haven't sold military hardware and or planes...so not much I haven't already covered. Significant Wife says she wants running water. I ask, isn't a river running? Slight smile comes my way, but think she's expecting more creature comforts. I am headed southern chile, looking to visit Ancud 1st.
Suppose I'll gringo up, and admit I'm not sure about 220V, where to find suitable appliances, vs paying to ship one's not going to work. Significant Wife says she needs a crockpot, various sizes....
Hoping to hear from others, but not essential...just thankful this forum exists....later. G

Welcome to the forum. I am sure the kids will be happy to answer your questions. If you give the search feature a try, you might turn up some answer to your questions like the 220v issue. If not, post away and somebody will know.

Ancud is nice. Very traditional Chiloe, but still within in reach of Puerto Mont. I find the number of rainbows excessive. They really could cut back.

My advice is to buy step up/down converters so that you can use U.S. devices in Chile and vice versa if you go back home eventually. You'll find some on Amazon.com for instance. Check out the wattage depending on what kind of devices you'll want to plug in.

From a woman's viewpoint, I've found most things I need here in central Chile. Except for a crockpot, which would be wonderful to have given the large variety of cheap vegetables, along with the tougher, cheaper cuts of beef here. Many rice cookers available but not a slow cooker to be found.

Tell your wife to bring her crockpot!

Laura,

That's good to know to about the crockpot. We are planning to bring ours and our Oster Kitchen Center. Are there any other items from a cooking standpoint that are lacking (can't find) in Chile?

Do you cook from scratch? I thought I saw somewhere that you did. My wife does. What foodstuffs aren't readily available in Chile that we are used to? I thought I saw someone on the net mention molasses not being available in Chile. We will be in southern Chile. This might make a good subject in the living in chile section.

Yes, cooking from scratch here makes sense for us, both money-wise and because we can enjoy US style chocolate cake. It's a bit of an adventure finding ingredients as well as baking pans, etc. I did recently find Allspice(also called pimiente dulce) in Lider, after I read it was impossible to find.

I'll have to give it some thought-I have a list of things to get in the states my next visit. So, more later.

Laura,

I think this would be a good topic for the allchile.net guide. Knowing what common cooking items are available in Chile, what they are called, and what things you should make sure you bring with you since they won't be available. Or have a baking care package sent to us from relatives.

Can't make gingerbread without molasses.

I agree. There are substitutes for many things. I haven't yet tried it but saw that you can use brown sugar and honey, both available here. I'll have to try it and see if that's true. I'm slowly trying different things. For baking, lemon juice in milk makes a good buttermilk substitute.

I would say to bring your favorite kitchen items that you love. Especially small expensive items and things she uses daily and can't wait to spend time shopping for because that does take some time. Some stuff I've written on a blog but am thinking of a more extensive website on cooking/baking here in Chile. I'm learning a lot but it's mostly in my head.

I haven't found any layer cake pans, only springform pans that you need to cut in 2 layers. The rest of baking pans are available. Although only regular pie plates, no deep dish.

The oven we have has no temperature on the dial. So, I guess at temperatures with some success. But a thermometer for the oven would be handy!

If she has certain things she wonders about, I would be happy to give an opinion!

I am in the central area which is easier for finding things, I think.

hello all....
Admin...I like rainbows...though I'm not sure about a 1/2 inch of rain a day. Sounds like Seattle. Hope the summer is drier. Anyone know?
A rainbow is a promise. One that's still in keeping.
Thank you Laurallc on the crockpot issue. Significant Wife has like a million receipes, and with good hanks of beef, that crock'll come in handy to melt that tough ol'critter. I'm betting that the longevity of 110V being downgraded from 220V isn't too great. We're considering a 220V from the following link, which I hope Admin approves:-) http://www.eastwestintl.com/kitchen_app ... opener.htm
Need to know if 50 hertz or 60 hertz in Chile. Anyone?
Appreciate the responses....thank you...
Any recommendations on a RORO out of the US? Most of what I hear is flat deck or container. Even some outfits selling RORO, but end of flat deck or container. Glad to hear from anyone on this. I'll try to get more of the forum read so I'm not pulling time away from others with my gringoese.
Mucho gracias!

mlightheart wrote:Laura,

I think this would be a good topic for the allchile.net guide. Knowing what common cooking items are available in Chile, what they are called, and what things you should make sure you bring with you since they won't be available. Or have a baking care package sent to us from relatives.

Can't make gingerbread without molasses.

I heard from a biologist, said, "Bring Maple Syrup." She said what she missed from the states. Guess I can understand that, with that ooey, gooey, syruppy goodness slathered all over pancakes and waffles, and bacon...oh my! Guess I'll have to bring a 5 gallon pail....anybody want some? G out.

Howdy G,


By RORO, I am guessing you mean Roll On - Roll Off as it pertains to a vehicle.

What type of vehicle are you planning to bring? New, used? There are some issues about that, which I believe has been gone over somewhere.

mlightheart,

Planning to bring an Airstream Parkway, it is a small self contained rv. Were hoping to live in while building a house. It sounds like it could only stay for 90 days. Will need more research.

We also need a little 3 cylinder pickup 4 wheel drive with winch. Hijet, Suzuki, Subaru, several different brand names.

Thanks for all the info. G

We found a big bottle of syrup here-may not be the good maple stuff but still pretty good. I was surprised that bacon is really expensive. Ham and pork chops not badly priced but the bacon expensive. Does anyone know why?

Nice link G.

I have heard that small 110 appliances with no moving parts can be used with only an adapter. Can anyone confirm this?

G,

Yes, it seems that a used RV is okay to ship over. The only used vehicles that you can bring over are work vehicles, RVs, and such. No run of the mill used cars. We had a good thread going on that subject. I think the 90 day rule would apply to other used vehicles, but works vehicles and RVs are different. If you pay the 9 percent import duty plus VAT for you RV, you should be able to keep it for more than 90 days. As long as you stay. But keep all receipts.

I am not sure about it.

We had a good thread about importing you auto to chile. Check the link.


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