There before me was a tempting array of Swiss chocolates with names such as Lindt, Toblerone and Cailler. (There were at the very bottom of the shelf some products labeled Kit-Kat, Mars, etc., but they did not merit my attention.) At first I simply picked out a package of Lindt chocolates for myself... a bedtime snack that I could enjoy while I am still here. But then I turned back and picked up more items. I told myself that genuine Swiss chocolates would make nice gifts for friends at home, and they don't take up a lot of room in the suitcase. Before we left the store, I went back a third time, and selected more. By the time I reached the check-out, I had around $50 worth of chocolate delights.
Yes... the chocolate aisle of the supermarket is your one-stop souvenir center when in Switzerland!
That's like the cheese aisle when you're visiting Wisconsin!
ReplyDeleteThe Swiss are no slouches when it comes to cheese either, but I wouldn't trust bringing it home unrefrigerated.
DeleteSaludos,
Bill
...and the cookies/biscuits I pile into my cart in every grocery I visit in another country! I'm glad you arrived safely!
ReplyDeleteThe cookies were on the other side of the aisle, and were very tempting also. But I had to restrain myself!
DeleteAbrazos,
Bill
Another friend of mine lives in France but works in Geneva, and she has marveled at the amazing chocolate selection in every Swiss supermarket. It looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteSaludos,
Kim G
CDMX, México
Where there seems to be a proliferation of Polish chocolate in the supermarkets.
Your comment reminded me that I have a package of chocolates for myself to snack on here! I find it distressing that in Mexico, the home of chocolate, most of the chocolate companies are owned by foreign companies.
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