We get a lot of imported food in Riyadh, from fine cheeses from France and lamb and beef from Australia and New Zealand to American “specialties” like pure pack pumpkin, fresh cranberries and horseradish, and even gourmet pasta from Italy, of which there was a colorful abundance in this supermarket. Basically we get things from all over the world, although one does have to pay for it. I once walked into a store in Centria Mall that must have had over 100 kinds of Italian olive oil. I bought some extra virgin olive oil with the producer’s name on it, but hate to say how much it cost.

Another picture posted today showing just what an oil-rich country this is: