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Cali’s Supermarkets

May 25, 2015

After moving to Colombia I had to figure out where to do my shopping. Sure, my girlfriend and her family had plenty of suggestions, but as a foreigner we do not always appreciate the same things in life. There’s a ton of supermarkets in Cali and on top of the more established chains that are spread over the city, every little

Groceries·Plan to stay

La Pescaderia Gourmet – Awesome Fresh Seafood in Cali

I love seafood. But for some reason, I’ve been buying it frozen from the supermarket… and a lot of that comes imported from Chile (salmon), Ecuador (shrimp) and even China (tilapia). First of all, it makes no sense buying farmed, imported seafood when the Pacific Coast lies just 2 hours

Organized Chaos at Galeria Alameda in Cali

It’s organized chaos. Imagine a place where buyers and sellers of herbs,

Where To Buy Good Meat In Cali

Have you ever been to Galaría Alameda in Cali? It’s a fun

Organic Mini Markets in Cali

September 17, 2015

Groceries·Plan to stay

The organic movement is growing every day. Consumers all over the world are getting more conscious about what they eat and drink. Many also worry about the long-term environmental impacts of using pesticides and artificial fertilizers in farming. In Denmark, where I come from, I’d estimate as much as 30% of

Organic Farmers Market in Cali

June 7, 2015

Groceries·Plan to stay·Shopping

Lots of foreigners and Colombians alike, claim that Colombia has the best produce. And while it’s true that the soil here is incredible fertile and they have amazing varieties of fruits and veggies here, most of it is full of pesticides. Don’t trust me? Try picking up one of the

Good Bakeries in Cali

May 21, 2015

Groceries·Restaurants

I am a bread lover. I am also a bread snob. I know it, and my friends and family here in Cali tell me daily. But I can’t help it – and I’m never going to get used to eating the white Colombian bread they serve everywhere. Whether Bimbo or

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