"A great pleasure when I'm abroad is to visit supermarkets. Actually it can be the highlight the whole trip in my opinion. The best ones are those who have a genuine local range, with odd, exciting packaging. Extra interesting is to check out how the candy looks. I do get happy when I find nice looking candy like these cute crocodiles, which I found when I was in Vietnam a couple of years ago.
Here at Poppytalk I will to start with, blog about good looking candy and packaging that you can find in Swedish stores. Not necessarily all Swedish but what I associate with Sweden.
Between age 4-10 I lived in the same house as a Kiosk in Sandviken where I grew up. I remember how I dreamt of having my own candy kiosk and what kind of candy I would keep in there. If I would get my own candy store today I would pick the candy range primary with my eyes, and here is some of what I would choose.
The licorice pipe "Skipper´s pipe", a classic from Leaf.
Malaco All Sorts from Malaco.
Foam animals from Grahns Konfektyr.
Licorice cats from Bubs.
Chocolate pretzels and ice cream cones from Ert godis.
Salta Katten (The salty cat), also a classics, from Fazer.
Next time, more candy :)
15 comments:
That's great Elisabeth, I love salty liquorice and those pipes are quite something!
Beautiful little kiosk!
Such a lovely post, beautiful set up and lovely candy - Fine Little day is a favourite :)
PS! Have you seen the wallpaper created by Fine Little Day's son? It's such an instant classic :)
My dream job would be to travel around the world being a trendwatcher at foreign supermarkets!
I love going to grocery stores in foreign countries! It's really fun how familiar it feels and yet how different it is all at the same time. I remember going to a grocery store in Prague and thinking that it felt like a circus with all the bright colored packaging!!! I'm so excited about this series.
Heidi - I have and love it!
It's making my mouth water.
My sister and I loved checking out the American candy during summer road trips. Now-a-days the candy is pretty much the same in Canada and the U.S. - but you still can't get that zebra gum in Canada, which I love.
Erin - zebra gum? never heard of it.
Oh me oh my!! How FUN FUN FUN!!
too cute!! Love it all to bits!!
xoxo Jenny
How adorable!
So cute! I really love the way you displayed the candies. It's like a doll house mercantile! Thanks for sharing. :)
ahhh, and sometimes, you don't even need to leave the country! After years of driving by, I finally visited La Michoacana and brought home unique, lovely, interesting candies, cans and vegetables! And, only, two minutes away from my neighborhood.
Thanks for cheerful comments folks :)!
LOVE this post. i feel the exact same way. i never feel fully satisfied with a trip if i don't get to really spend some quality time checking out the grocery store - especially the candy section. i particularly like swedish candy. i have never been, but luckily i have a wonderful friend who keeps me well stocked in Djungelvrål and other deliciously salted licorice.
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