True, we’re not actually over there yet. But what better time to start kvetching… in a not-so-kvetchy and affectionate way, of course?
Seed stores???
Yes, they are everywhere. (Here’s an article about the ups and downs of the national Israeli nut habit.)
This particular one boasts roasting, sweets, spices, dried fruits and gift bags. And, of course, the ubiquitous Nestle ice cream logo.
[Dear family and friends: if you are concerned that we will be deprived of ice cream in this crazy Holy Land quest for holiness and meaning, please rest assured that we are not suffering too, too much.]
Mmm… ice cream.
My favourite Holy Land ice cream experience so far has been at Aldo, which is absolutely wonderful ice cream. They even have a pareve section! All the ice cream is smooshed out attractively in tubs – all the pictures I can find make it look like a great big mess, but I assure you, it’s a beautiful thing.
But back to seed stores. Actually, I’m finished ranting / kvetching about seed stores. I don’t love seeds, but Israelis do, which is essentially what makes anything weird in this world of ours.
The real attraction is just down the street at what will probably be our nearest big-chain big-box drugstore (in this case, Super-Pharm, run by the same friendly Canadian folks who run Shoppers Drug Mart here in Canada), just down the street from Nuts & Seeds Depot over there…
See??? At first, I thought it was my imagination, but no…
In a strange country where everything seems totally weird (seeds???), I cannot tell you how comforting it is to see little familiar logos and drugstores that feel just like home.
See ya later, Life Brand alligator; seeds no more, you wacky store!
yeah just like shoppers' at home, superpharm is overpriced
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