Home Comforts

Posted by Cheryl on Jun 27 2007 | The Kitchen Sink

Eee gads, I’m turning into a typical Euro-tourist!

People periodically ask me what I miss from my life in the US. Apart from family and friends, I have to confess that the list is relatively short.

  • I appreciate the low cost of chocolate chips for home baking.
  • I personally like the taste of US produced marshmallows.

    • However,

  • I do not need 27 brands of mayonnaise.
  • I am content without boxed macaroni and cheese.
  • I am happy to not have the latest gastronomic convenience.

    • As I do the final suitcase packing I realize that a wee bit of reverse cultural shock may occur. How do I know this? I am packing home comforts-Irish home comforts, that is. I am making room in my suitcase for

  • Lyons tea bags, Kenya blend and decaf
  • Lavazza espresso
  • Cadbury drinking chocolate

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    Perhaps it’s not a case of being better (except the tea bags, of course), but rather what I’ve become accustomed to. And so these comforts from home bring a measure of tranquility in the upheaval of travel and reassurance in the trauma of having to choose between 27 brands of mayonnaise.

    5 comments

    5 Responses to “Home Comforts”

    1. # Sharon in Ireland/NZ

      Ha ha, it’s funny to hear that you are bringing “Irish” tea to the states. I’m sure when it comes to yarn you’ll be more than happy with 27,000,000,000 choices you lucky thing. Hope the getting there goes well for you and the kids - I think you mentioned that W was travelling seperately.

      27 Jun 2007 at 11:22 am

    2. # Diane

      enjoy your vacation…you have chosen your “comforts of home” well

      27 Jun 2007 at 1:07 pm

    3. # Janet McKee

      Am sure you’ll adjust quite quickly to the other side of the pond. Have a great time.

      27 Jun 2007 at 8:07 pm

    4. # David

      Two words: Cost Plus. You can find everything international there, I’m certain.

      28 Jun 2007 at 3:34 am

    5. # Ger

      Bon voyage Cheryl. The Lyons tea is lovely, its my morning cuppa of choice. Enjoy the holiday, especially the yarn shops.

      28 Jun 2007 at 9:19 am

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