Originally Posted by
blumage
Well since i'm already in Italy i have instant access to original and probably cheaper products. I'm also going to meet some friends in the Canada and was trying to think about some gifts, and it came to my mind what's better than a yummy parma smoked ham?
Plus haven't you ever been to a place and liked the local food so much that you decided to bring some home? It always happen to me when i go in Asia.
It's sad that i can't bring any food in. Although US border is less strict than the Australian authorities, a lot of items are still prohibited.
Italy is one of those places where I love the local food, but I wouldn't think of trying to bring back prohibited items like fresh meat and cheese. (Legal items such as many processed and commercially packaged foods, maybe.) I live in Asia and while I'd dearly love to take back a supply of my favorite tropical fruits with me, that can't be found in my area of the USA, I don't. Every time I return to the US from Asia, I see many Asians in the Customs and Ag lines having their baggage searched, primarily for the illicit food items that too many of them try to sneak in. Disclaimer: I used to own a beagle, and I KNOW how hard it is to fool their noses.