German supermarket items that Americans buy all the time (let's go shopping!)

[@janmortensen9314]

4:50 Celeriac, often used for soups; peel it and cut in small pieces

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks!!

[@helloweener2007]

4:50 Sellerie, Knollensellerie - celeriac / knob celery

[@jjivy6310]

Oh I do enjoy the German supermarkets. We shopped Aldi last night in Victoria,Texas and it felt a lot like I was back in Germany. 😂. Managed to grab some Knoppers and Milka candy. It will be interesting when y'all shop for groceries in Japan. Google translate will be your friend for sure! I will miss the German adventures, but can't wait to see what lies ahead.

[@peterpain6625]

Sent some american coworkers to Aldi in the US. Now they're kinda hooked ;)

[@OurStorytoTell]

That’s so fun to hear about!! 😊 We will miss Aldi for sure! We love their prices & oddly enough, their Greek yogurt brand 😂 It’s a staple! We can’t wait to take you with us on the next adventure in Japan! 😊

[@postersandstuff]

they have bottle deposit machines on Long Island too where you get cash , saw it on tv. I thought those were slower in Germany than Norway :P@@OurStorytoTell

[@catrionafrancesca]

I hope people will learn to stop commenting on other people's food choices in a food-police sort of way. let's remember that youtube is only a small look into other people's lives. dear commenters: it's not your responsibility to deem someone else's choices as healthy or unhealthy. es ist einer der negativen seine der deutschen, dieses belehrende verhalten gegenüber fremden personen. schade.

[@Herzschreiber]

exactly my thought! (as a German.)

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for this! There is so much not shown here. We did talk about how we eat a lot of plant based meals, but we just didn’t show it. We also do enjoy some sweets, but they are not eaten in excess by any means. We’ve found a very healthy balance, but truly… we shouldn’t have to defend ourselves either way! 🤣

[@Herzschreiber]

@@OurStorytoTell true. Nobody should!

[@cinthiapage5247]

We just moved to Germany from Japan 😅 Yen rates are really good to shop there when you are paying with dollar. Definitely different type of food but you can find really good stuff. Definitely better quality then American products. Best of luck.

[@anna-ranja4573]

Do you know the old name for Feldsalat? If I tell it you will remember the fairytale in which the pregnant mum had stolen the Feldsalat of the neighbours garden because she was hungry for this item and for punishment her born daughter have to live in a tower. There her hair grow since a prince came and ask her to let her long long hair down. 😂😂😂 Yes, Rapunzel. The girl is named after the Feldsalat which is called Rapunzeln (Plural).

[@gerhardadler3418]

Have you tried Baumkuchen? Because you may see that in Japan, it's called Baumu and has a lot of varieties there. It was brought to Japan by german POWs.

[@SchmulKrieger]

It is called Baumkuhen in Japanese. As バウムクーヘン [baumukuuhen in Katakana].

[@Franz-f8w]

Marzipan is the best. Also like the gingerbread cookies, we call them paper cookies because of the white layer on the bottom.

[@ernestmccutcheon9576]

Japan will definitely be a big change! Sorry to see you guys go, but you're young and adventurous, so wishing you the best on that! Regarding your food choices, I was a little suprised at how much sugar you still consume (Chocolate, Nutella, chocolate milk, chocolate müsli).

[@wallerwolf6930]

I thought so too. Everyone should know how unhealthy some of these foods purchased here are. The big players in the food industry (!) are of course happy about it and don't care at all because it's legal and profitable. In America, a lot more sugar is added to otherwise comparable foods. We are increasingly and rightly denouncing unhealthy food. Some things are actually forbidden. Unhealthy sounds almost trivializing, many things literally make you addicted and sick!

[@peterpain6625]

@@wallerwolf6930 Also watch out for anything "enriched". That's the really unhealthy stuff. Especially rice, noodles, flour and bread!

[@wallerwolf6930]

@@peterpain6625 This is also correct and unfortunately the case ;-)), especially because such products are very tasty. In moderation it is not a problem because certain carbohydrates, for example, do not cause blood sugar levels to rise too quickly and do not drop again so drastically.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for the well wishes! Remember there is so much not shown here. We did talk about how we eat a lot of plant based meals, but we just didn’t show it. We also do enjoy some sweets, but they are not eaten in excess by any means. We’ve found a very healthy balance. Risa is a Registered Dietitian actually too so she makes sure we are having variety, pairing our carbs with protein/fat, getting adequate fiber & also meeting vitamin/mineral needs!

[@annaeylert9983]

So when exactly are you're going to leave Germany? Will you be back in the States before you go to Japan? Sorry, if I've missed those details... I have loved your journey in Germany and throughout Europe... Especially - and that has nothing to do with Germany itself, I guess- was you, giving birth to your beautiful 2nd child and wonderful 2nd daughter! I felt like, I was there with you and Tanner! As I have never given birth, it touched me so much. May the four of you enjoy life also in Japan. Happy, to be a follower of your lifestory. Take care. Love ❤

[@lynettecolvin8085]

Hi! I just found your KZbin yesterday and love what I've seen so far! I read through your "about" info and thought maybe Tanner is working for the US government in some capacity but I couldn't see anything about it? Is he working for a US contractor? I'm just curious... My husband is retired US Army and we lived in Vilseck for seven years so watching your Graf videos made me so homesick for Germany! I worked on a US Army contract for Northrop Grumman in Graf while we lived there but we left when my husband retired in 2001 so it's been quite a while since we've been there. I'm going to watch more of your videos so I can revisit parts of Germany we miss so much!

[@Alithia451]

Ever been to Munich?

[@martinscholer5419]

If you like Pommesgewürz. There is a YT Channel called Pommesmän and he has published his special recepy for that. It is the owner of a catering service centered around Pommes and Currywurst. If you run out in Japan you might make it yourself.

[@peterbedford2610]

Prices are quite a bit higher here in California

[@wtsalive8210]

If you never tried the nut chocolate from ALDI, try it. Both types( the dark and the bright one are really delicious)

[@OurStorytoTell]

Mmm deal!! We haven’t tried it so now we will need to. Thanks for the tip!

[@wtsalive8210]

@@OurStorytoTell Pls write your opinion, whether the taste is yours

[@Star-wh9lc]

Bright White is Beautiful

[@van03de]

Good news for you: Ritter Sport chocolate is available in Japanese supermarkets.

[@OurStorytoTell]

DAY MADE!! 😋

[@gsmith6897]

I'm so glad you guys learned to shop in DE stores! I wish I could stress how much money the Americans would save, hundreds of dollars a month, and the food is soooo much better for you!!😋 everything, well not sweets & chips😊. Hope you have a nice experience in Japan! We have been following the channel since you arrived. We are retired Americans & are staying! (Edeka is more experience though 🤨)

[@OurStorytoTell]

Oh yes so so much cheaper! We’ve loved the stores! We could have done a tour of Aldi cause we do shop there too, but we’ve found a few more favorites in Edeka! So fun to hear you guys are retired and loving live in Europe! 👏

[@carlfenger]

We live in Switzerland, but drive often to the nearest Edeka in Germany. Groceries are about 40% cheaper and almost none of the German brands are available in Switzerland. What about all the awesome German beers and canned soups?

[@tomschaller4756]

Im swiss and i bye all in my honecountry.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Such a big price difference!! That’s fun you get the best of both worlds with access to different brands! As for German beers, we don’t drink alcohol. As for the canned soups… now we are intrigued! We make our soup from scratch at home but sounds like there are some good brands to try?

[@sushi777300]

What s journey it's been. Followed you from the beginning and shall discover Japan with you

[@OurStorytoTell]

Now that means so much to us!! It has been quite a journey 🥹

[@hessenlion5120]

You should Visitenkarte Waldenbruch south of Stuttgart. Rittersport HQ is there with an Factory Sale.

[@OurStorytoTell]

We unfortunately never made it there, but wanted to on several times while passing the area.

[@SABRINA.ARMY.BTS.]

Wow Japan that’s amazing for you ! Japan is one of the 2 countries that I would like to visit

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you! We hope you can sometime! Stay tuned for what our adventure there looks like!

[@gedeuchnixan3830]

"there´s one chocolate milk which is better" you probably mean Chocomel, gotta look in the dry section for that one since it doesn´t have to be refrigerated. And did you know that Döner actually is a Dürüm just in a different type of flat bread and Dürum not just the burrito style flat bread itself?

[@OurStorytoTell]

Oh we have tried the chocomel one! Don’t hate us, but we don’t love it as much! I would have thought so because it’s really rich, but maybe a bit too rich for us?? We really enjoy it mixed with a little bit of milk. Still really tasty though! 😋

[@Idontwantachannel67]

I found some kind of sweet bread in Germany, it was so good but ive no idea what it’s called and the apples to be far superior. Also their Chinese food restaurants are amazing.

[@howierfs5471]

Hi Noa, Willa, Risa and Tanner. Well, it seems to me like a regular shopping and if you wouldnt have tried out products from the mentioned supermarket you wouldnt have found your favourites. Dont go for products just because they are couple cents cheaper in the other supermarket. You did very well. I remember your first shopping in a small supermarket always with the question in mind: what is this and this and will it taste. It seems you developed to a professional grocerie shopper and I understand filling with just one hand free for filling the bag its not that fast doing 😀 Well, first of course, securing Noa. Good father !!! CU

[@OurStorytoTell]

Hi!! Thanks for the comment! We really enjoyed trying so many products and we definitely found out favorites. It was fun sharing them with you 😊

[@christinehorsley]

As your groceries didn’t include many particularly „German“ items (I think Feldsalat was pretty much the most German item) I think you’ll do just fine in Japan. Especially if you’ll be living close to where US forces are stationed you might find supermarkets that carry groceries tailored to US tastes, just like the supermarkets around Grafenwoehr are. Also I assume that you’ll find lots of fresh produce in Japan. And, who knows, which new and delicious foods you might discover in Japan.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Yeah we dont eat a lot of German foods at home to be honest! We are excited to find out about the produce in Japan & we will definitely share about the new foods! 😋

[@LLCoolAB]

ich werde eure "abenteuer" in deutschland und europa vermissen!

[@zeideerskine3462]

Kitkat, kawaii stuff, and train rides. Have that in your view when living in Japan.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks!! We will!

[@andreaskelch8695]

Warm feeling? i consider it as dark

[@romanbecker6711]

Brezen Kolb Nürnberg 👌👍👍

[@marcusbastian1502]

Best Schokomilch is Müller Milch Schoko!!!! Childhood Memory!!! ❤😊 And everything is better with bacon 🥓!!!!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Mmm bacon!! Especially from the butcher shop is 😋

[@stefan6412]

Be prepared to pay a lot more for veggies and fruits in japan. As a general rule expect at least double the price of the product in the U.S. (if you are lucky).

[@pietg.6249]

Die haben genug Geld..Das macht denen am wenigsten aus..😏

[@peterpain6625]

@@pietg.6249 That envy looks good on you ;) Take care.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Eeek that is a major cost difference! 😳 We have heard the produce doesn’t last as long either! I guess we will find out.

[@OurStorytoTell]

We are fortunate to not have to worry about buying groceries, but it’s definitely not true that we don’t care about the cost of things. We are conscious of the cost of things & our spending!

[@pietg.6249]

@@peterpain6625 😂Clown...

[@mkoschmall]

I‘m very curious, how japanese supermarkets will compare in selection and quality. Also, did you ever make use of on-base shopping or is your contract not allowing for that?

[@derekallen3979]

That would also have interested me; to see to what extent local supplies were available and prices, however I can imagine that videoing would probably not be allowed.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Yes we are interested to find out and will take you along the ride! We’ve heard produce is not as fresh which surprises us! As for filming on base, it’s not allowed.

[@arnikakiani8014]

Noa falling asleep during shopping! (((()))) I don´t remember - have you prepared Sauerkraut yourself since you moved here?

[@OurStorytoTell]

Haha I know Noa was really shopped out 😂 Very good question about the sauerkraut. We did not make it here as we felt like we were in the best country to buy it 🫣😂

[@arnikakiani8014]

@@OurStorytoTell Aaaaah, now I feel like getting on a train and showing you all the German kitchen secrets, now that time is running out. Most people don´t like Sauerkraut because they don´t cook it long enough. I think I have a good description in that recipe collection I sent you a link for...

[@isana788]

Did you know that there are government regulations for baking Laugenstangen and pretzels? It involves a special dough, and that's why the government mandates wearing safety goggles and protective clothing during production. The production area must also be well-ventilated.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Tanner said he knew that but I (Risa) didn’t! So interesting!

[@isana788]

@@OurStorytoTell Tanner just wants to show off😅

[@helloweener2007]

"It involves a special dough, and that's why the government mandates wearing safety goggles and protective clothing during production" The dough is just a yeast dough. No special safety needed for that. But before baking you dunk the pretzels or rolls in soda lye and you need protection at this production step. Lye can be more dangerous than acid.

[@ge.h.1902]

wish you a good future in Japan. Maybe you'll get the opportunity to come back to Europe after 2 or 3 years? In any case, it's interesting when you get the opportunity to discover the world with your family. Alles Gute und eine gute Reise falls ihr noch nicht geflogen seid 👋

[@derekallen3979]

"Maybe you'll get the opportunity to come back to Europe after 2 or 3 years?" I believe that Tanner said five years total is maximum permissable for overseas contracts.

[@OurStorytoTell]

That’s true! But that five year limit can be reset after two years in the US… so… expect to see us moving somewhere else again if I’m still working with the US govt!

[@SchmulKrieger]

Sad you are moving to Japan.

[@andreaskelch8695]

do not forget Edeka is most expensive one

[@wallerwolf6930]

Hello, nice to see that you have found suitable foods for you in Germany and are actually paying attention to good, “healthier” products! So lots of fruit and vegetables, although frozen ones are sometimes even the better choice. Personally, I stay away from so many products containing sugar and would advise you to reduce your consumption a little. The food industry (especially the few big ones, like Nestle, for example) sees things differently and aggressively advertises their products, especially those for children, who become addicted at an early age, similar to what fast food chains do. The problem of obesity is most widespread in the world in the USA and Germany is also trending more and more in this direction. So please be careful when choosing foods, the main cause of later illnesses. I wish you a nice stay in Japan and a varied (healthy ;-)) cuisine.

[@peterpain6625]

Most things, even processed foods, are healthier by default in Germany or Europe in general. There are many additives that aren't allowed over here. In the USA reading the ingredients on things from the supermarket look more like an advanced chemistry set rather than food to me. Especially everything "enriched" is kinda vile ;)

[@wallerwolf6930]

@@peterpain6625 That is correct and of course has to be mentioned "in addition" ;-)) In this respect, life in Europe is a little healthier if you keep your eyes open when buying food and can afford it ;-))

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for this! There is so much not shown here. We did talk about how we eat a lot of plant based meals, but we just didn’t show it. We also do enjoy some sweets, but they are not eaten in excess by any means. We’ve found a very healthy balance! We are excited to show you what Japan supermarkets are like in the next adventure!

[@andreaskelch8695]

i ll repeat me we will miss u here

[@OurStorytoTell]

Awww thanks! 🥹 We will miss Germany!

[@ja_u]

Nutella sure is a staple, probably the quickest breakfast before school and time is definitely of the essence in the morning. But how can you mention Nutella so often and leave us hanging on the big question: with butter or without? 🌚

[@OurStorytoTell]

Hahah love it! Don’t hate us but without 😂

[@TheBlackbirdii]

you gonna miss the big portions everything in japan is sold at much smaller and higher prices

[@OurStorytoTell]

So interesting because German sizes are already quite smaller than in the USA so it will really be different for us 🤣

[@hazelscrim]

wait where is the heavy whipping cream in edeka?

[@peterpain6625]

Different variants with different levels of fat. They even got vegetarian alternatives.

[@OurStorytoTell]

In our Edeka we have found it near the quark and yogurt section. For example we bought the Schlagsahne (brand Weihenstephan - in dark blue bottles) the last time we shopped at Edeka.

[@anashiedler6926]

japan will be quite a change for you. coming from the alps region you will be disappointed by the dairy, cheese and chocolate selections in markets in japan.

[@barbarafrings9231]

Looking forward to your videos from Japan! 🇯🇵🙂

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you! 💛 We can’t wait to share! Stay tuned!

[@peter_meyer]

uh, 2,49€ for a bar of butter? Ok, not sure when you filmed this but i pay 1,49€ today.

[@calise8783]

Same and when on sale we buy a bunch and freeze it.

[@DOMEATHOME]

Not even the good grass fed one

[@pinkhope84]

It depends on the Brand you can get Butter from 1,5€ to 4€. If its is organic or in sale etc.

[@peterpain6625]

And got the one with 34.999% water in it rather than a quality product probably.

[@OurStorytoTell]

We’ve found butter on sale too. When we do we try to stock up and freeze it. There just wasn’t a deal happening when we recorded.

[@nostre81]

germany is a better place for families. There is virtually all-round care here. The Japanese are prejudiced against western-looking people. If I didn't have children, I would leave for Japan immediately. Germany is extremely regulated in all areas. The authorities, letters, the housing market and currently the politics, there is nothing positive to say. The only good thing is the social benefits if you ever need them. As a high performer, you only get dragged down here

[@geotropa1043]

Do you belong to the western- looking people?

[@mohamedsoliman5185]

cant wait for japan life

[@OurStorytoTell]

Ahh yay! Love to hear that!! 😊

[@YukiTheOkami]

As a well ment remi der The older ur daughter becomes the more difficult it is to lern a new language amd jspanese is not easy for anyone especialy the writing ot even japanese people k ow all the kanji all of u will walk arould like analphabets not just willa And no identifing の, で or て is not a good stard these are easy to read and to write and thats not any where close to kanji Before tst u got sylb charachters like ふ ぜ あ お 😅 And you will lo e japan becoyse well u are gaijin 😅 ut social norms in jspsn for jspsnese people are horrible and even if your fsmily fully integrates u will never truely belong as these social norms are not expectet from you u always will be treetet like tourists or people from outside Ur desition though

[@Star-wh9lc]

Chocolate Dark is So Horrible worse 😱😱😱😝

[@mainstream1978]

What? You moving to Japan❓ i look yt videos from people from us living in Germany 🇩🇪 or German 🇩🇪 people where lining in America . So i will lost another good and interesting channel. On the day you are landing in Japan i am out and cancel my abo ! Sorry!

[@OurStorytoTell]

We understand! No need to apologize. We want our viewers to want to watch us & not feel like they have to! Thanks for the support on our adventures in Germany!! We hope you enjoyed it. 😊

[@postersandstuff]

dont worry.....its like people threatening they will stop watch wrestling yet they still watch it thru thick & thin , ha ha :P@@OurStorytoTell

[@jjinwien9054]

Not REALLY interesting..

[@helfgott1]

the feeling is like good friends leaving 🤢🤢

[@wtsalive8210]

You are soooo right!!!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Each week we get closer to the move this feels more and more true :(

[@wtsalive8210]

@@OurStorytoTell I hope you‘ll come back in future