< go all Christina > LOL. That's a keeper!

Definitely thumbs up to wine, jam and mustard at the very least. We bring two rolls of bubble wrap with us whenever we come as Amora Dijon mustard, at about 1 euro per jar is possibly the best mustard on earth and I have to bring lots home for friends each year (and us too). My husband wont leave Paris without several jars of jam- endless debates on that- so we spend time bubble wrapping stuff and then cushioning with tee shirts, etc. in our luggage. this year we went to Italy as well and I had just discovered Wine-Vincis on Amazon that safely transported 3 bottles home.
With respect to cheese, Lots of fromageries will vacuum pack cheese for the flight home -the question mark is always the concern about bringing certain cheeses ( I think cow's milk ) in and how to address that on the customs form. No such questions related to the other stuff.

<i>I actually would love it if someone could clarify, or point me to a website about what we are allowed to bring back to the states, customs wise.</i>

US Customs just last week issued new rules about what one can bring into the USA. Most cheeses are acceptable:

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...personal%20use

In reference to alcohol, Customs will enforce the laws of the state into which you first enter the USA. State rules vary widely.

Well sounds like Pecorino time! Yum! I could probably talk my family into anything after making cio and pepe with real pecorino! LOL

As for mustard, for me it's Maille poivron-vert mustard. My daughter brought some home for me from her honeymoon and I've been scraping the bottom on the jar for months now, lol. Last time I was there I didn't know that they had a whole STORE -- now I just have to FIND it.

Bubble wrap is such a great idea -- but I can't even find ziplock bags in Rome, let alone bubble wrap! (I've been hording my ziplocks for the mustard for the trip back)Well, that's what souvenir t-shirts were made for right?

Just wish there were a way to carry home a few hundred croissants! I'm just too lazy to make them (which is probably a good thing for my waistline!) but really miss them. I'm staying in St Germain/St Michel area and will spend a good bit of my very short time shopping near Printemps and C&S, if anyone knows of a good boulangerie near either of those areas, I'd appreciate the tip!

Glad your cookies made it through! Enjoy!

TF

I always bring home salt...sounds ridiculous, but it is always much appreciated. Now I have the Amora Dijon and Poilane Cookies on my list of must have/takes. Wine goes without saying; I will be coming from the Loire Valley, but it just weighs too much to bring more than 1 bottle. I have already begun my usual Bubble Wrap collection in preparation. Thanks for the good ideas above.

Before I had the luxury of living here, I always brought home tarragon mustard. OMG I love that stuff!

Last two times we flew to France from the USA, we came through Reykyavik and picked up salts of all kinds: wild blueberry salt, lava salt, moss salt, and a few other kinds. We are still enjoying them.

We can get Maille poivron-vert and the tarragon mustard at our local grocery store here in Seattle. I don't know the Amora Dijon mustard, I'll have to look for it next time.

I am also an Amora mustard fan although my latest batch from our December trip was super spicy. I compared the label on the jar to my previous one and they are identical. Anybody else taste a difference lately?

Amora mustard is as common in France as is Heinz ketchup in the US. It is available at any grocery story or supermarket usually in fine, (not overly spicy), forte (strong) and mi-forte (not as strong).

Maille brand mustards, including all varieties, are sold at the Maille store at 6 Place de la Madeleine. Most of the varieties should also be available at la Grande Épicerie (le Bon Marché).

Both the Amora and Maille mustards are made in the same factory at Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur.

Thank you everyone!!the poilane cookie tins (available at any of their stores or online for a hefty shipping fee) are adorable, have a special lid with those drying beads inside, and come with 2 lbs of cookies. I was bringing home two (one for a friend) which was my great concern.
As for bubble wrap- after spending an entire day shlepping around Paris in 2014 looking for it-- I eventually found some, but not sure where, I started bringing my own two rolls In an empty eu airline approved carry on for all delicate and breakable stuff. I usually also go to the Gien shop on rue Jacob for one coffee mug for my collection,
a tradition we started years ago. This year also had two from Siena. Re the above mentioned Amora (in checked luggage--) they usually come in "souvenier" movie themed little juice glasses (.60 euros) or in one larger one that can later be used for water or wine (1.55 euros). And many other shapes and sizes including plastic squeeze bottles. There are two '' flavors " as noted above - fine et forte (killer but my fave) and doucement which I haven' t tried. Mustard aside, those of you who live in Paris - my dream -you are so fortunate---
Btw, you can get the mustard on amazon for way more-- although I'm noticing that prices this year are lower - it's just more fun buying it there!
To all of you planning a trip - enjoy!!!