I moved from the US to Ireland. Here's what the 'American' section of the grocery store is actually like.

Alexis McSparrenOct 3, 2022, 23:44 IST

I'm surprised by some of the things I find in the "American" section.Alexis McSparren

I moved from the US to Dublin, Ireland, in 2019, and there are some foods I miss from home.
Unfortunately, the "American" section at my grocery store is small (or nonexistent) and pricey.

The "American" aisle here seems to rely mainly on nostalgia.

I don't really remember drinking Calypso back home.Alexis McSparren

I've been disappointed by the lack of variety.

I have to hunt a little for my American favorites.Alexis McSparren

I always find the selection of candy puzzling.

Most of the candies available aren't my first choice.Alexis McSparren

I can't stop myself from reaching for the Betty Crocker cake mixes over the Irish brands.

There are usually a good number of Betty Crocker mixes.Alexis McSparren

I never realized how many flavors of gum there are in the US.

There are lots of fruity flavors in America.Alexis McSparren

Dr. Pepper is seen as the elixir of life for Americans.

The shops here sell "American cans" of soda.Alexis McSparren

American alcohol brands don't fare very well over here, apparently.

I love living in Ireland, but I still get nostalgic for the US.Alexis McSparren

Breakfast cereals are usually the most expensive item in the American section.

One box costs almost $10.Alexis McSparren

Apparently, whether or not Pop-Tarts are American depends on the flavor.

Some flavors are in the American section and others are in the main aisles.Alexis McSparren

Oreos are another popular expatriate item.

There's still a variety of Oreo flavors here.Alexis McSparren

Lidl in Ireland advertised an entire American-food week.

There were deals on New York cheesecake and American corn dogs.Alexis McSparren

I never knew the US had its own style of pancakes.

There were boxes of American pancake mix as well as shakeable bottles.Alexis McSparren

Dunkin' has made its way to Irish stores.

There are prepackaged boxes of Dunkin' doughnuts.Alexis McSparren

The hold TGI Fridays has on Ireland is stronger than I would've ever imagined.

I didn't know TGI Fridays made so many chips.Alexis McSparren

Items like Marshmallow Fluff and coffee creamer are more of a rarity in Ireland.

I came across a jar of strawberry Fluff.Alexis McSparren

Kraft mac and cheese will always be an American staple.

Kraft isn't my favorite brand of mac and cheese.Alexis McSparren

Old El Paso is single-handedly fueling the Tex-Mex industry here.

There's usually a Mexican-inspired section at the store.Alexis McSparren

The decision to buy something is often an emotional one.

I buy some brands just because of the familiarity.Alexis McSparren

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