WanderFood Wednesday: Kickapoo Joy Juice
I learned from a friend many years ago how much fun grocery stores can be for providing insight into a foreign culture. I now keep my eye open for these anytime I travel, whether domestically or internationally.
In the relatively small town of Siem Reap, I stayed in a hotel that was just a couple of blocks from the local grocery store. It was located right next to a Swenson’s (!) ice cream shop, if you can believe it.
As I browsed around, I noticed a couple of unique drinks including the Kickapoo Joy Juice and both Soursop and Guava juice in cans. Sadly, I didn’t try the Kickapoo Joy Juice, I was too enamored with the FRESH banana shakes and watermelon juices that I consumed at least once a day!
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I love grocery stores in foreign countries. I’ve been known to wile away a lot of time happily browsing the shelves.
Great minds think alike. My Wanderfood Wednesday is also about juice….Avocado juice!
Oooh have you gone to Blue Pumpkin yet? I was addicted to the coconut shakes there last summer
If you haven’t had one yet, give it a try – they use a lot of coconut water in it, so they’re actually quite healthy!
I always go into grocery stores when I travel.
I find some of my best souvenirs there!
The thought of fresh watermelon juice is making my mouth water! It’s a must in hot climates – very good for hydration.
yay, foreign groceries! i just always have to learn to ask, “is there meat in this”? surprising how often the answer is “yes”.
I’m such a fan of packaging and love these cans! It would be fun to start a meme that showed only photos of cans from different countries.
It is so true, I made a point to visit a grocery store during my impromptu border crossing in Nogales, Mexico last week – thoroughly enjoyed of course!
Stephanie – I LIVED at the Blue Pumpkin. But I drank watermelon shakes and ate the spinach salad with tofu and black sesame seeds. I’ve memorized the ingredients and taste so I can make it at home.
Will have to try the coconut shake next time.
YUM!
Absolutely agreed. Grocery stores and local supermarkets are the place to check out the local daily lives and what they consume everyday. Regarding Kickapoo joy juice, it’s my favorite drink as well in Malaysia though I’m not sure where was it first started…