What US foods do you suggest taking as gifts to Germany?
Traveling to Germany on student exchange. Would like to take some popular American foods. Peanut butter and Oreos were suggested. Any other ideas? Need good gift ideas for family of 4. I'm from Sacramento, California area.
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1 :
You are not allowed to bring food into the European Union from outside it. Plus we have this kind of things in our supermarkets, like you do. What would you think if someone brought you some peanutbutter as a gift from abroad? Doesn't it sound silly? Buy them a real gift.
2 :
bring them some american money
3 :
Honestly, despite the tone of the previous writer, they really do have access to alot of those foods. Since we block folks from bringing in foods from other countries, they also do the same for what ever reasons. It probably is best to leave it at home unless it's some exotic brand of peanut butter.
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unlike what "cpinatsi" said in the first comment. i happen to know that peanut butter is a much coveted thing in europe! they barely have any and what they get is only priced so not many can afford it. Believe me they peanut butter!!! but i don't think that you can take food in with you you might have to amil it over. check into it though. also another thing that they don't have is nice squishy bread like that nice presservetive filled stuff we get all the time! oreos, r a good idea so r chips ahoy, animal crackers, and candy. don't bring choclate because there chocolate is much better than ours and well u might make a fool of yourself
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Mac-n-Cheese, Pop Tarts, fruit snacks, Cheetos, Nutri Grain Bars, brownies or cake in a box. Those are some things that I really miss since I have moved here and, besides the Cheetos, they pack and travel pretty well. We do have peanut butter here, but it IS expensive for the very small amount you get. I wouldnt really bring that as a "gift" but if you like a certain kind of PB, you should bring it. Also, anything special that you think you will miss, bring a couple of those too. *I never thought I would miss something as simple as Ramen Noodles. I totally do! I have my mom send me care packages every month or so :) You CAN pack and bring foods, as long as you dont have a whole suit case full of food you will be fine. We air mailed some with our other belongings but also packed some in our luggage and carry ons. We didnt have a problem at all. Other gift ideas: American flag pencils (or something small with the flag on it) How old are the kids? A memory game with the names of the items on the card, so the kids can learn some english words. Hope this helps! Good luck and have fun in Germany!
6 :
Get them a razor so the women can shave
7 :
What we always ask for from our US friends ist: Mentos Cinnemon (not available in Germany) Jelly Belly Beans (I love them and they are much cheaper in USA) a special BBQ sauce (nothing like your BBQ sauce is available here) the coconut for baking (ours are dried and yours are so sweet and a bit wet ... much better for baking... your exchange mum will love it, too!) I hope I could help you. Mail for any more informations :-)
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