Would it kill Migros/Coop to show some variety in terms of MEAT? - Page 4

My2pups · #61 16.09.2011, 16:24

I couldn't make a decent burger in CH until I started having it ground myself. And even then it was watery. In Spain, where we are now, the fresh gound beef makes burgers to die for...

	Quote:	Nicolaschulz
	ha ha - I have just been through that. Made worse by the fact that I don't even understand what is written on the bottles, and they are all so huge! Plus, there is something called Silk in the milk department too ...which I don't think has seen a cow in its life. However, back to meat in CH. Yes, it used to get my goat too, the lack of choice, unless you are partial to watery pork. A couple of times I tried the steak but so much water came out of them, not only during cooking but on the plate, that it put me off. The best thing I found was the tiny chickens ... but you can get sick of those too

MsWorWoo · #62 16.09.2011, 17:15

Why are people saying buy it over the border? I'm pretty sure you are not allowed to import meat or dairy into Switzerland. It says so at the airport anyway. It's not the EU you know!

Tom1234 · #63 16.09.2011, 17:22

	Quote:	abi_bouw
	Why are people saying buy it over the border? I'm pretty sure you are not allowed to import meat or dairy into Switzerland. It says so at the airport anyway. It's not the EU you know!

We do it for the kicks.

#64 16.09.2011, 17:34

	Quote:	abi_bouw
	Why are people saying buy it over the border? I'm pretty sure you are not allowed to import meat or dairy into Switzerland. It says so at the airport anyway. It's not the EU you know!

Do a bit of research Abi - you can import 500gr of red meat per person, per day, and 3kg of prepared meat (sausages, hame, et) or poultry. So for a car of 4 people = 2kg and 12kg. Dairy is fine too- but there is also a limit I can't remember.
But do watch out, I live very near the border (yes VERY useful) and lately they are very very strict with the border checks, as more and more go abroad to buy. Maximum import per day per person is 300CHF. This cannot be combined though, eg 4 people can't go and buy a bed for 1200CHF total.

adrianlondon · #65 16.09.2011, 18:18

	Quote:
	Do a bit of research Abi - you can import 500gr of red meat per person, per day, and 3kg of prepared meat (sausages, hame, et) or poultry. So for a car of 4 people = 2kg and 12kg. Dairy is fine too- but there is also a limit I can't remember. But do watch out, I live very near the border (yes VERY useful) and lately they are very very strict with the border checks, as more and more go abroad to buy. Maximum import per day per person is 300CHF. This cannot be combined though, eg 4 people can't go and buy a bed for 1200CHF total.

Kind of true, but wrong

You can import as much as you like, but you have to declare and pay import duties (on food/drink over the weight/size limits) and tax (8% on everything once you go over 300Fr) as appropriate.

Wollishofener · #66 16.09.2011, 21:51

	Quote:	swedishguy
	Im so pissed off at Migros/Coop. Not only do they close BEFORE I get home from work, their meat selection is rediciolous. You have your pork chops and various overly priced "BBQ friendly" meat with that weird red marinade (i guess its paprika wich seems to be the flavour of choise here, dont get me started on the crisps). And youve got your 100 CHF/kilo chicken legs. And youve got your "fine food" steaks @ 35-45 CHF a piece. WTF. This summer, back in my old country, I bought pre-cooked hickory glazed ribs for 10 chf/kilo. Just throw them on the BBQ for some crispyness. Thats just one example. And that giant food super stores close 10PM 7 days a week. Im so bored with the food selection here im considering not eating at all.

The big COOP at Bahnhofplatz on the Limmat is open until 22.00 as is the Migros inside HB

tooki · #67 18.09.2011, 19:27

But it's not open on Sundays, however.

#68 19.09.2011, 10:15

	Quote:	tooki
	But it's not open on Sundays, however.

Yes it is.
(the Migros @ HB - as is COOP @ Stadelhofen)

st2lemans · #69 19.09.2011, 10:47

	Quote:	abi_bouw
	Why are people saying buy it over the border? I'm pretty sure you are not allowed to import meat or dairy into Switzerland. It says so at the airport anyway. It's not the EU you know!

Of course you are allowed to import meat and dairy! But if you go over the limits, you must declare it and pay customs taxes, which may offset any price advantage.

Tom

st2lemans · #70 19.09.2011, 10:48

	Quote:	fduvall
	I couldn't make a decent burger in CH until I started having it ground myself. And even then it was watery.

Buy a chuck of meat, and leave it unwrapped in your fridge for a few days, and it won't be watery.

Tom

AmericanGotWorkVisa · #71 20.09.2011, 17:04

	Quote:	prof. taratonga
	Summary: Whine, Switzerland is not Sweden! (also a hint for our US friends)

True. Neither can ever be America. Those Americans who think otherwise are in denial of their own nation's greatness. What are those traitors doing here anyway?

onei · #72 20.09.2011, 17:35

There is certainly a need for a stack it high sell it cheap chain of butchers who know how to hang meat in Switzerland...The problem here is that the meat is too fresh and too tough even prime cuts...France or Germany is the best route unless you get caught by the customs who tax you to hell...

amogles · #73 20.09.2011, 17:43

	Quote:
	Maximum import per day per person is 300CHF. This cannot be combined though, eg 4 people can't go and buy a bed for 1200CHF total.

It's also difficult to cook and eat a bed.

#74 20.09.2011, 19:42

	Quote:	amogles
	It's also difficult to cook and eat a bed.

No it's not - we often eat a bed on Sunday mornings

adrianlondon · #75 20.09.2011, 19:45

	Quote:	weejeem
	No it's not - we often eat a bed on Sunday mornings

Well, biting the pillow is a start.

Caviarchips · #76 20.09.2011, 19:45

	Quote:	weejeem
	No it's not - we often eat a bed on Sunday mornings

I believe deep fried bed is a speciality up your way?

(by the way, did everybody already see the video for deep-fried butter in the US?!

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