Got Milk? We have learned many things through trial and error since arriving in the desert. Before our arrival the support services office had made our beds, arranged the furniture, laid out towels and filled our cabinets and fridge with a starter supply of food. This was so wonderful. It was 10:30 pm when we walked in, had a tour and were left alone in our new home. We were wiped out after 24 hours of traveling. The kids, Solomon in particular, hadn't eaten much during our three flights. We were all hungry and so thankful for the bowl of fruit and sandwich goodies. The next day after touring the school campus and having lunch at the Mall of Dhahran food court, all the new families were dropped off at a local grocery store to do some shopping while our bus waited to deliver us back to our compound. Thus began our two weeklong searches for milk. We tried to find the same brand that was in our fridge when we arrived. Somehow we couldn't find one that we all thought tasted good. Even David was having a tough time... One night he bought one of every kind in the store. That was an experience. The label doesn't necessarily tell you what is inside. Several times we found ourselves with full cream or buttermilk over our cereal. Eventually we found Long Life milk. Believe it or not… it's not even in the refrigerated section. You buy it by the boxful, about 4 gallons worth. You can keep it in your cupboard and put it in the fridge when you are running low. It's good, really!!!
1 comment:
Tammy -
I learned this when I lived in France as well... They buy milk by the "box". However, unlike your situaton, the boxes in France only came in the (approx) half-gallon variety.
I found out when I got back that they do sell it the same way here near the baked goods - Parmalat makes it here in the states (just in case you get hooked on it and can't do without when you get back) - but I'm guessing they don't sell much of it. It also has a shelf life of about 4 months.
It's not Mayfield Milk....
Take Care !
Jim W.
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