Sometimes you just want a Bolands biscuit, a bowl of Lucky Charms cereal or a proper cuppa (although perhaps not all at the same time). Many local supermarkets--notably Alima, Auchan, Cactus and Delhaize--have “international” aisles with a selection of popular items. But that doesn’t always fit the bill.

So it’s good news that food and drink distributor ÉireLux recently opened a retail shop featuring brands from Ireland such as Batchelors canned goods, “no fewer than 12 varieties of the Tayto range of crisps,” and Irish ciders, beers and whiskies.

Meanwhile Little Britain stocks everything from marmite and Cadbury chocolates (the British sorts) to Weight Watchers meals and a huge range of teas. The spot also features a tea room and British bistro. Plus Little Britain has a nice choice of English language publications.

Then there’s Luxembourg-based Americana.lu, which delivers US favorites [sic]--like Campbell’s soup, Kraft mac’n’cheese, A&W root beer, and all sorts of BBQ and hot sauces--right to your door. Or try the “Britannia shop” on Luxcaddy.lu, an internet supermarket.

And if that still doesn’t satisfy all your cravings, you can always waitfor the annual International Bazaar. That’s when groups representing dozens of nationalities sell authentic fare from their cultures. Volunteers from American Women’s Club of Luxembourg staff the US stand, for example, offering imported and homemade goodies.

Here are some other suggestions:

Nordic region

The shop at the Danish Deli offers national specialities from herring and sausages to beer and sparkling tea. ScanShop sells groceries and gifts from all 5 countries. Sweets shop Lakri-Lux carries Icelandic liquorice, and fishmongers Atlantic Union features fresh Icelandic fish.

Mediterranean

From stuffed grape leaves to ouzo, the tastes of Greece can be found Au Gourmet Grec. Pick up Italian classics at either Aldo Bei & Fils or at Enoteca Italiana, and shop for Spanish staples at La Rioja and Vincente & Fils.

East and south Asia

Asia Market has products from Japan, Philippines and Thailand. Mangoo Supermarket (6-8 rue de Strasbourg, Luxembourg-Gare) is a good source of Chinese items. For south Asian groceries, check out the Bengal Store (telephone +352 26 84 56 83) and Tandoori Market, which carries more than 3,000 products.

Other inspirations

Kathy’s Deli & Cupcakery is the spot for homemade cupcakes and brownies, which can be enjoyed there or to go. Beerclub.lu delivers brews from Belgium, the Czech Republic, UK, US, among other places. And better known as a décor boutique, Mélange also carries a stylish range of Indian teas.

Gudden Appetit!