tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287408534697686610.post5352684796335877505..comments2012-07-19T05:48:51.437+02:00Comments on An American in Mannheim: RealJillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02525137819774982975noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287408534697686610.post-7638501587313866502012-01-07T23:54:38.025+01:002012-01-07T23:54:38.025+01:00Everything in general is more costly at the grocer...Everything in general is more costly at the grocery stores here. That is why there is COLA. Higher cost of living. I just find the 'American' section (or 'American week at Lidl) to be strange. Mostly its junk. Seriously, tons of BBQ sauce and spray cheese? Its hilarious.However, without access to the commissary I think it would be nice to be able to at least get something from home. Apart from the price all the packaging is different too.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02525137819774982975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7287408534697686610.post-19700199980887050332012-01-06T23:14:25.168+01:002012-01-06T23:14:25.168+01:00I am guessing it's that high due to importing ...I am guessing it's that high due to importing it, but I don't know why they'd bother for Betty Crocker or why anyone would buy it at that price. I pick those up when they're 30 cents but at 3-5 euro you could get enough ingredients for at least 3x the baking. As to the marshmallow fluff, I've seen a couple recipes use it, but the same effect can be accomplished with melting marshmallows. The fluff might keep longer but that's about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com