A Day of Supermarket Shopping Adventures in Norway! | ARNE & CARLOS

Join us, Arne and Carlos, on a delightful shopping trip in Norway!
It's a warm Saturday, and we're heading to our local supermarket to explore some unique Norwegian specialties. From fresh flowers at Amanda's shop to government-owned liquor stores, we share a slice of everyday life in Norway.🤩
Inside the supermarket, we highlight our favorite Norwegian foods, including delicious berries, unique liver pate, and traditional flatbread. We also reveal quirky items like tube cheese and the beloved brown cheese, Brunost. Plus, get a peek into Norway’s eco-friendly bottle return system and a chance to win big with our lottery tickets!
As we navigate through aisles, we show you the essentials, including fresh milk varieties and our go-to sour cream for baking. And of course, no shopping trip is complete without some Saturday treats - watch as we indulge in our favorite chocolates and sweets!
Highlights:
Unique Norwegian grocery items
Eco-friendly bottle return system
Saturday treats and sweets
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[@terrir8662]

Hey Arne and Carlos, I just wanted to write a quick note to let you know that one of your biggest fans and pattern purchasers(my mom) passed away on June 9th. She watched all of your videos and on occasion we watched some of your videos together, during her last days in hospice we rewatched your Dolly Parton cake making video. I just wanted to thank you for being yourselves and providing her comfort through your videos, She loved you guys a lot. Thanks again, Terri

[@vivianpowell1732]

Terri, I'm sorry to hear the sad news about your mother. Thank you for letting all of us know. Blessings to you at this difficult time. Regards,Vivian

[@simoneypkemeule2440]

Condoleances. ❤

[@dyannevandenheuvel3511]

So sorry for your loss. Many of us cherish watching Arne & Carlos. They are always there in past episodes and ongoing projects to cheer us up and keep us engaged in creative projects.❤

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Teri, we very sorry for your loss. ❤️ our condoleances.

[@tl4214]

Terri, sending you & your family, friends love in your grief.

[@butterflyrocket9861]

I love supermarkets in other countries! It is exciting to see so many Norwegian foods for the first time.

[@peggiesmith1512]

going to the grocery store while traveling is one of my favorite things too!!

[@penkast1605]

I liked your recycling system for bottles and cans very much! I wish more countries incorporate something similar, it is most efficient! Thank you for a great episode, Arne and Carlos!❤

[@CraftyCoba0408]

What a fun shopping trip! Thanks for showing some of your favorites foods! What unique delicacies!!

[@allthebest744]

I had to laugh when Arne picked up the handcuffs and held them behind Carlos!

[@ARNECARLOS]

😅😅

[@lesliebowles3649]

The handcuffs were very funny - Arne , you devil.

[@Yazz2014]

Now now remember this is a family show. 😂

[@joanelias6444]

When I travel, I love to go to the supermarket to see what is there. Even if I am traveling within the states (US) because in different parts of the country you can find very different products.

[@DawnLewis79]

Please take us shopping with you every time you go! That was fascinating!! Thank you!

[@annetteferrari8093]

I LOVE to visit grocery stores in foreign countries! Also, the ethnic stores here in the USA. The different packaging, products, and smells. It's fascinating to me and such a fun, cultural experience! Thanks for taking us along! 🎉❤😊

[@Kathleen.]

Fun! One moment that had me giggling (okay, there were a few giggle-worthy moments). Carlos didn’t want the broken chocolate bar, and Arne tossing that same chocolate bar into the bag, and later needing to pack down the groceries in the bag to make more room. So, inquiring minds want to know … did Carlos’ chocolate bar make it home in one piece? lol Thanks for the fun episode. Stay well everyone!

[@estherrubin867]

I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@joquartobeans398]

I wondered the same.

[@ruth1231]

I'm with Carlos on that - I always put the broken one back and get another :)

[@Kathleen.]

@@ruth1231 I do too! 😂

[@ruth1231]

@@Kathleen. Ha ha. I don't know why but I always do. I'm sure I saw a very, very small smile on Arne's face when he packed the chocolate. It was fleeting but I'm sure it was there.

[@charlenerichardson2623]

When the candy is broken, all the calories escape!

[@juliekainz2025]

I really enjoyed this episode. I just love seeing everyday things in other countries. Thank you

[@sharonkelly606]

Very interesting. Thank you for taking us with you!!!!!!!!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for joining!

[@barbarakb8847]

Absolutely LOVE grocery shopping in different countries! Great episode!

[@kaye8231]

Wow! This was so very interesting. Thank you! I live for Arne's head nods - they're like an exclamation point to what Carlos has said. 😀

[@janharvey1024]

Absolutely loved watching you both on your shopping trip. It really made me smile, Arne is so mischievous, and funny.

[@ARNECARLOS]

😍😍

[@lizriveragoldstein3421]

I love shopping in a new country! Thank you for sharing the things you love. The flowers are beautiful!

[@Lilybet1316]

Carlos that beautiful bright plaid shirt is gorgeous on you! I live in Maine and look forward to these videos all week. So cute to drive up and Arne gets out of the beetle like a sports car driver. 😊🚗

[@janetlepre7555]

Love this. I so enjoy seeing your life in Norway! It always reminds us of the similarities among us all. We are one. Thank you for all of your honest sharing! Blessings!!

[@recycleonwednesdays]

Seeing supermarkets in different places is one of my favorite things. Thank you for this neat video

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@ruth1231]

I love going to supermarkets abroad to see what they have. Nice video. Thank you!

[@joquartobeans398]

It is so interesting. I love their system for recycling plastic bottles, we need that machine in our supermarkets.

[@ruth1231]

@@joquartobeans398 I agree - that machine is great! Such a good incentive and a bit of fun too.

[@francesinglis6078]

Just now in our part of Scotland it’s the berry season I live on strawberry raspberry blackberry and shortly we have cherries... we do have cheese in a tube I’ve a question do you still eat an orange a day . I love going shopping with you can we do it again ❤

[@marilyn9155]

I love outings into your “ local color” !! What better way to see a place is visiting with the locals! Interesting yummy looking food. Tubed foods are intriguing . Reminds me of astronauts food. Thanks for the trip ! ❤xx Marilyn

[@juliem.679]

Isn't it a bit propaganda-like, how we are told plastic shopping bags are bad for the environment but almost everything that comes packaged in a store is in plastic? I mean, yes! Plastic really is bad for the environment, but if we were worried, wouldn't we demand corporations find an alternative to all their plastic packaging?

[@JulieMcNally]

Very true

[@jacquelinegonzalezmahr5301]

It gets complicated when you’re liable for tampering (meds/food).

[@llt8101]

I wish that some of them would change their packaging. The plastic net bags that oranges come in look like something that would be pretty dangerous for fish, if they get in the water. I've been keeping the net part of the bags to to use inside something, like a blanket but it would be easier if they would just change their packaging.

[@llt8101]

I reused every plastic bag that came into my house because they were free. Now, in my part of Canada (BC) we don't get any of those plastic shopping bags anymore because they are illegal, so I have to buy kitchen catchers. I used to just have to buy the big garbage bags. If everyone else had been reusing those bags too then maybe they would have noticed that actually they do break down over time. This whole thing about plastic shopping bags not breaking down is a myth. I used some to store things in and I kept having to replace them because they were breaking down.

[@petrap.1546]

I totally agree. This is why I don't buy fruits in the supermarket. I get it delivered by a fruit and vegetable company, no plastic and local.

[@patricia753]

Thank you! How fun to go through a Norwegian grocery store!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for joining us!

[@cor-z8m]

Thankyou for taking us along. Civilized living.

[@juneknitsville9549]

Lovely to see a bit of “everyday” Norway.

[@ARNECARLOS]

😍😍

[@merkinidgit]

@@ARNECARLOSI hope you inspire other content around the globe. Rural people anywhere with the bandwidth available and a soupçon of personality and warmth could do really well with a channel showing local sites and people mundane or exotic. I’d subscribe! BTW my grand-puppy is named Freyja. I wish I could say it was because of your sweet poodle but it’s to commemorate my DIL’s first service dog, the late Thor. Freyja is part standard poodle, part Bernese Mtn Dog. A Bernedoodle.

[@foleyjp1]

What a fun trip. Thank you. I am looking forward to seeing how you soften the wraps between damp towels and what you put inside of them.

[@asbisi]

That was fun - especially the little toy department and Bamsemums!

[@copperhousefarm4794]

In Virginia,US are liquor stores are all controlled by the state! I always enjoy watching other supermarkets.

[@sunidollfun]

Too cute! Shopping has never been more fun. Love you guys!!

[@ellamarson3882]

Hi Arne and Carlos That was so very interesting . It's lovely that you can donate to the Red Cross with your bottles. I didn't realise you were so into your pizzas , and my goodness so much milk , the variety is amazing . I love finding out what different countries eat . It's so lovely that you are never cross with each other , you are so gentle towards one another . The alcohol section is very interesting, and how it works , I think it's good to close it down at certain times . The flower shop being next door is so lovely and a great treat for each other , your plants are beautiful to . Thank you for sharing your shopping day and how much is similar yet very different to , I really enjoyed that . Blessings from Ella in Sydney Australia 💙💙

[@hollyrust2174]

So much fun and so interesting to see how you shop and the different products and how things are displayed. Love, love your Beetle!

[@marciasullivan7534]

Love the small grocery with flower store next door and wine store too. Like no plastic bags and recycling plastic bottles to benefit Red Cross.

[@lauralysager9912]

We still make Lefsa from my grandmother’s recipe every year for Christmas! We eat it with butter and brown sugar. Yum!

[@tea.chi3]

In Canada, it is very similar in that we have a post next to the grocery store and a liquor store as well. We now often have coffee shops next to the grocery store

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for sharing.

[@witsonsmom729]

Enjoyed. When I visit different places, I try to go to the grocery store to see what they have and it's fun to bring home something to cook and enjoy after the visit too.

[@julied5205]

Thank you for an interesting video. I really like the bottle recycling arrangement. I’m glad you got chocolate and flowers too. They are always on my shopping list too 😉

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@lt777]

Really enjoyed this video. Would love to go on more shopping adventures. 🛒

[@birdyinportugal]

I’m a fan of sit and knit for a bit. My grandmother’s family lived in Valdez. I aspire to visit Norway one day, but in the meantime, I love seeing the community. Thank you!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome, hopefully you can make it one day!

[@candygrubisic]

That's actually nice that you can donate the money from turning in your recyclable bottles. In Michigan you pay extra and then can return them in similar fashion but I don't think they have a donation system. Alcohol is in a separate section of some of the stores so a metal gate just gets closed and locked to block it off during non-sale hours. We have "some" things in tubes like yogurt for one. We also have self checkout at a lot of grocery stores.

[@MaggieMire]

How fun! Thank you for the tour...I remember when alcohol sales were restricted and stores were closed on Sunday...an easier time...have a wonderful week...❤❤❤

[@angus2mac]

I had to smile when I saw the Vestlands lefse. Good memories from when I was little and many of the stores in small towns carried Scandinavian foods. Rekke ost, in the tube, was a favorite when I visited Norway. Tubes of the cheese were brought back with me and I was always stopped when going through customs. 😀 We can't get that cheese here, unfortunately. Gjetost is a must and still eat that on bread with a cup of tea or coffee. Thanks for sharing the visit to your grocery store and the good memories. Ha det... 🙃🙃

[@ARNECARLOS]

Ha det😍❤️

[@Michelle-mr8ip]

My Norwegian grandma used to make Lefsa as a special treat! This brought back great memories! Thank you❤

[@merkinidgit]

Takk for showing this! I imagine from Arne’s grinning nods to people out of frame that the locals (lokals?) are amused by your global community anxious to experience your mountain community with you. It’s just a grocery store to them but the second I saw that you were going grocery shopping in rural-ish Norway I was DOWN! Lol I want to shop with Arne and learn about the stuff, how it’s different south from up north where he’s from, and teach some more English because he’s so good and is so comfortable. When I’ve traveled it’s been the mundane local stuff-just how local people meet the same needs I meet back home in Oklahoma, just configured a little differently-that I love the most. The pride of requesting a product from a display case and the merchant understanding my language attempt is thrilling when “free ranging” away from the multilingual tourist areas. And it’s so fun to see the cultural context of the packaging of many products.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi, Arne is from the South of Norway, not the north. He was born at Lillehammer hospital and we live 1 hour west from his birthplace.

[@priscillacummings4780]

Carlos, your narration makes this so interesting! So much fun to see what people eat in other countries!! Thanks to you both!

[@bgbaltuth]

Love watching you shop. Great fun . Thank you

[@irenemacleod5140]

Hi guys I enjoyed shopping with you today it was. Fun to see how you shop the flowers were pretty so enjoy your day and see you next week ❤

[@debtemple7141]

What a fun shopping trip. That was so interesting to see the different types of foods available. I love the machine for the plastic bottles.

[@judyperodeau4945]

This was awesome!!! Thanks Arne and Carlos!😃👏🏼🥰

[@58calangel]

Really enjoyed seeing your grocery stores and seeing what you like to buy. Great idea to do this episode.

[@andreahereforthejoy5450]

So much joy in this episode! You always bring up my spirits when I need it. Thank you! ❤

[@shangri-laj9578]

Thank you for taking us on your shopping trip. It was interesting and fun to see what is available in other countries.

[@sandrabishop2287]

LOL I always hit like because I know it's going to be a wonderful video!!

[@inge6280]

Same!

[@marilyn9155]

Me too !!!

[@susanteminsky1078]

Me too. I LIKE and then watch😎

[@jenniferjohnson9335]

So fascinating to see what is similar to our grocery stores and what is different! Thanks for sharing a bit of your country with us!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@marynimocks6791]

I love watching you two browsing the aisles! The pate is my fave. 😎

[@anitaswart.]

The peachy, orange daisy flower is originally from South Africa and it is called Osteospermum. Could we please go and see the yarn next time. In the UK there is no yarn in supermarkets, very few yarn shops. Thanks for the video.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@MaryaPawl]

Love the idea of contributing your bottle return money to the Red Cross! We need that here in USA- Mary.

[@donnalaplante6589]

Animal shelter to

[@blasebaker]

So fun to see your grocery store.

[@teresemarkl8877]

I really enjoyed the tour of the supermarket. I always find it fun to explore the markets in other countries.

[@EdwanaCole]

This was very interesting. To see the kinds of foods you have there.

[@conniepagel6813]

How fun to see the potato dumplings in the store. We called them kumla. I was surprised that some people in the USA of Norwegian heritage did not make/know kumla. I figured out today they have different names depending on where you live in Norway. Brown cheese was so good. Also the strawberries we had in Norway were very tiny but the best flavor!

[@lynnniemi3053]

what a beautiful supermarket - I wish we had a similar one in my town! It would make the dreaded trip much more enjoyable! I love the recycling initiative, too, and having fresh flowers next door is a great treat!

[@angelapa9513]

You guys are always a breath of fresh air ❤

[@joquartobeans398]

Arne & Carlos are adorable & so talented.

[@barbarakoeppe2623]

My grandmother and dad used to make lefsa at Christmas time I live lefsa my grandmother was Norwegian

[@lesliebowles3649]

Thanks for the great little trip to the grocery store. Everyone needs a little chocolate treat. ❤

[@ARNECARLOS]

Well said☺️

[@artaberns364]

Thank you for sharing some of Norways' special foods. Was interesting to see all the tube foods/ cheese. Love the chocolate bear candy.

[@kayherstedt6618]

The chocolate bears sound like the chocolate covered marshmallow Easter "eggs" we have in the U.S.

[@scampbell9375]

you guys are so cute...lol. I love shopping in new places and "shopping" with you two was awesome... love that there is a well stocked flower/gardening centre right next door. Thank you for sharing this adventure...

[@joquartobeans398]

I feel like A & C are my adorable 3rd & 4th sons.

[@ozgirl45]

That was fun! What a great little shopping area - supermarket, wine store, yarn store and a flower place! That covers a lot! Liquor stores are also government owned in Canada (except maybe in Alberta?) but some low end wine and beer is sold in convenience stores and supermarkets. Linking recycling to a lottery - genius!

[@Beachhopper]

BC has both government and private owned liquor stores. I love the idea of linking the lottery with the returns also!

[@carolcurley7840]

Thank you for a brilliant episode. I look forward to the cooking videos you mentioned.

[@the_oslovian]

This is the best shopping video I have seen from Norway! I will share it everywhere 😊

[@klz4377]

Shopping is fun, thanks for taking us along. The bottle machine was new to me. Beautiful flowers

[@annetteperks]

That was fun. One day I will visit Norway and I will now have more idea about what things are. Many thanks.

[@fanincalifornia1192]

Bamse Mums!! My favorite! Thanks for the lovely walk down memory lane!!!

[@cathrynheywood4259]

In the UK, whole milk has a blue label and lid, semi-skimmed is green and skimmed milk is red. Fresh milk is sold from a fridge here, but we can also buy UHT, ultra heat treated, which is shelf stable.

[@ARNECARLOS]

👍🏻

[@judithtaylor6916]

What I loved when we visited Germany, they had the machines for used bottles and the receipt gave you a certain amount of cash or a receipt you could use in the supermarket. Wish they introduced the machines into Australia for those who have small amounts and keeps Australia free from bottles thrown into the roadside.

[@annebarnett4766]

Thanks for a wonderful shopping experience.

[@Cheeseheart3]

The look on Arne's face when he sees the shrimp is everything that's good about the world! We can buy Norwegian "brown cheese," liver paste and lefse (and Jarlsberg!!) in the grocery store here, but I miss räkost and kaviar in a tube!

[@msplum3306]

Interestingly fun video, much I didn’t know about Norway products. Super fun video.

[@juliemeanor6531]

I always check out local grocery stores when I travel. I had a wonderful time exploring a small Norwegian market when cruising the fjords. Google translate was a great help as I was looking for snack items. Yes Arne shrimp are the best.

[@Ladyforesternorthcoastcali]

OMG!! 17:38! Arne!! I love you! BUY THE LITTLE BLUE PONY!!! 💙💙🐴🐴🐴💙💙

[@ARNECARLOS]

😍😍

[@Islandflower66]

Wow, a one-stop shopping mart. I love it.

[@jolewis-brown6608]

Oh Arne. You had me giggling at 17 minutes. Just like my grandchildren in a toy shop 😂

[@ARNECARLOS]

😍never too old for toys.

[@JD-hy2pg]

Very enjoyable! Thanks Arne & Carols. Hope you enjoyed your meal - incuding the choc bears.

[@margaretbarnes2032]

What an enjoyable trip to the shops - next time I would like to know how much your total was - just to do a cost comparison between Norway & Western Australia - food is very expensive here. I love the system of recycling your plastic bottles. Thank you for a great video :)

[@ARNECARLOS]

It is very exspensive here as well

[@ottarsdatter]

Toodle-oo! This was great fun. I'm so jealous that you can get caviar in a tube! I'm a beginner in learning Norwegian, and it's startling to actually recognize many of the words on packages. Thanks for the tour.

[@bluegrassdreams2seams510]

In Cincinnati, they have this huge store called Jungle Jim’s that features foods from all over the world! I can spend hours in there. Your tour reminded me of Jungle Jim’s because you find little corner stores that is focused only on one country. They have a florist as you enter and there is a liquor store somewhere. I just love looking at the interesting foods😊

[@ARNECARLOS]

We are glad to read that you enjoyed it!

[@debbielavers9836]

That was a lot of fun! Thank you.

[@judiemjacobson4613]

I enjoyed your video. My grandpa came from Norway and I'm always interested in things about Norway . I just discovered your channel and I am now subscribed. It was always my dream to come to Norway but I am now 82 and on oxygen and in a wheelchair when I leave my home so it's impossible to come so I will enjoy Norway through other people's lives. Thank you so much

[@ARNECARLOS]

Welcome to our cannel Judie!

[@barbjs2000]

I love seeing how things are different in other countries

[@robynsmith4352]

Thank you this was very enjoyable to see shopping in your country. The sweets look sooo good!

[@ARNECARLOS]

They are very tasty

[@colleenraymond623]

It was so fun to shop with you guys! Arne, my dad used to break up regular white bread and put it in a glass of what we call Buttermilk here and he ate it with a spoon. Our buttermilk has a sour taste, so is likely very similar or the same as yours in Norway. I remember it might have been an acquired taste, but really quite yummy. 😋 I have one brother who still carries on that tradition. 😌 I got my very first reusable grocery bag in Norway - that was in about 2007 or 2008. It's my absolutely favourite fabric bag (strong, quality fabric that's also very soft). I now use it to carry precious knitting projects in when I take something out to work on. It also holds my yarn beside me on the couch while I knit on something at home.🥰

[@ARNECARLOS]

That is one long lived grocery bag.

[@crazycatlady61]

In Australia no liquor stores are owned by the government, they are either owned independently or by a private company/ supermarket

[@robinjohanson4916]

Thanks gentlemen! It made me so homesick…. I’m very curious to see about the Lefse, as I always make my own every year at the holidays….. we Americans probably don’t eat it the same way, but it’s so tasty! I’m laughing about the pizza, as it seems to be favored the world over. Oh I LOVE my tube delicacies! Sadly I have to find an IKEA or order them from Amazon to find the ones I like. I’m right with Carlos on then caviar….. the BEST way to eat it! Love my Gjetoast….. I’ve eaten it my entire life due to. “Cow” allergy! What no cloudberries?

[@karakoppanyi3845]

This was fun! I always check out local grocery stores when I travel.

[@ARNECARLOS]

They are so interesting.

[@carolynsettle2047]

Such Fun ! Love the way you shop no stress. You know what you want an get it. It usually is not that simple for me 😊 Wish. Really enjoyed watching . Would love to watch you shop for outdoor flowers sometime too 😮❤

[@gwennandenise2338]

I love shopping in foreign supermarkets, however must say I was very surprised at the amount of plastic packaged fruit in Norway! Quite an eye-opener!

[@dianelutz444]

That was fun. Really enjoyed the recycling. Enjoyed the different foods. Would love to see Carlos's rhubarb recipe. Thank you for doing this episode.

[@ARNECARLOS]

👍🏻

[@kathyjohnson9839]

My mom had (and I now have) a recipe for chicken liver pate. She used to make it every fall for US Thanksgiving. It is delicious and now I make it for my family too...yummy!!!!!!

[@lynnbean7200]

'Thanks. That was really interesting. I really enjoy foreign supermarkets.

[@Tichaba124]

Now, we are starving! So fun! Thank you both!