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Grocery Shopping

I think grocery shopping in other countries is such a neat way to experience another culture! 

Although most people buy the bulk of their food at the markets since the produce is generally fresher and more economical, people do go to the grocery stores, or "supers", for more specialty items that you can't find at the markets, such as pancake mix, dairy products like yogurt and non-local cheeses, etc. 

The largest grocery store in León is Union, located in the center of the city. Here's some pictures of what I bought! 

Chimichurri, chile sauce, and salsa. The chimichurri goes really well with the fried fish my host family makes! 


I haven't tried this yet, but if it's anything like real dulce de leche, it should be fantastically delicious. 

Because sometimes you just need some gelatin in your life 

I was so excited to find that they have Gouda, amongst other cheeses such as parmesan, mozzarella, and American yellow slices

Healthy whole grain apple and cinnamon cookies - yay fibre! 

Discovering they had soymilk was an exciting moment for me. It tastes different from the soymilk I drink in the states, has sort of a wheaty taste, but I like it! Also, drinkable strawberry yogurt is always yummy. 

Anyways, thanks to my host family for allowing me to invade their fridge with all my strange grocery items!  

On a side note, it's not necessary for me to buy groceries since my family feeds me really well - I just really enjoy grocery shopping, especially in foreign countries. I'm positive that this passion for grocery shopping comes from my mom, who can easily spend an hour or two browsing the isles of the grocery store! (With me by her side, eagerly browsing with her) 

Also, grocery stores are deliciously air-conditioned, and that is a fantastic reason in itself to go grocery shopping, especially on a hot day in León! 







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pkoaktown said…
Hi lauren,
Interesting blog today. Dulce de leche
Yoplait sounds good. Have you seen Tres Leches cake? Goulda cheese? Who would of thunk it?
pkoaktown
October 13, 2014 at 1:58 AM
Mumsters said…
Yep Yep, Snookums.... Missing you on my grocery store trip!
October 15, 2014 at 12:37 PM
Unknown said…
Oh no you also have the grocery shopping gene:)
October 15, 2014 at 3:13 PM
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