Ariane Jenkins wrote:
>
> Several years ago when I solicited suggestions for what to bring back from
> England, people here had a lot of interesting ideas, so I thought I'd give it
> another go. In about a month and a half, we'll be heading to France for 3
> weeks and hitting Paris, Normandy (briefly), the Loire Valley region, the
> Dordogne (also very briefly) and Provence.
>
> I already had things in mind like olive oil and some wine, which should be all
> right through Customs. Rules are strict and say no fruits/vegetables and it
> sounds like meat in any form might also be against the rules, according to
> U.S. Custom's website. So foie gras is probably out. Some cheeses are
> permitted, but chances are we'll try and eat our fill there rather than toting
> any home.
>
> Any other suggestions? I'm up for regional product suggestions or other
> travel-related tips, too. We'll be packing light, so I'm afraid I can't
> carry very much back.
>
> Ariane
>
> P.S. As far as I'm concerned, directing anti-French sentiments and other
> puerile nonsense at this thread or me will be like farting in the wind. For
> every persnickety lecture I receive about boycotting French products, I will
> buy and eat one large chunk of camembert. You have been duly warned. ;P


LOL! Good for you and I'm seriously envious.


Purple mustard, made with grape must.
Norman cidre or calvados
Olives
Confit de canard or confit d'oie (comes in a tin)
Nougat
Various fruit syrups for making drinks


Look never mind; there's just too much to consider LOL. Just eat some
of anything that takes your fancy!