Trip Tip a Day

While shopping for peanut butter at Kroger, I noticed a small jar of Nutella. Then I noticed a small jar of Kroger brand Hazelnut spread. I gave the label a look, and was shocked to find that the Kroger brand jar label said "Product of Italy." Could it be that the whole Italian chocolate hazelnut spread vs. German/Swiss/French/Canadian chocolate hazelnut spread taste issue could be resolved? Tonight? In my home? This was just too exciting. I proceeded to go home and get out two spoons each. Next, the children and I took turns closing our eyes and spooning in #1 and #2 into each other's mouths. Pausing, reflecting on the taste, and picking our favorite. Results - hard to discriminate - but the Kroger brand Italian product left a deeper hazelnut aftertaste which I really appreciated. Kroger brand also started with a strong chocolate taste. It ended up being 50-50, so we'll have to leave it to others to declare a clear winner. I'll have to see how the Kr...

Tip of the day: Find some nutella and taste it - while in Europe. Follow up tip: Bring some home. Breakfast at the Pensione (family owned guesthouse) outside Florence includes nutella . www.nutella.it This chocolate hazelnut spread is delicious on crusty European bread, by the spoonful, or on fruit. I picked up 2-26.5 oz (750g) jars at Costco here in the States w h e r e t h e N u t e l l a i s m a d e i n C a n a d a . Now, Nutella connosisseurs will tell you that European nutella tastes better than American/Canadian nutella . AND, if you check with someone from Switzerland, they may tell you that Italian nutella is much better than French, German or Swiss nutella . So, it you are in Italy - be sure to try Italian nutella. American staple - peanut butter. European staple - Nutella . How nice.