What with the Fourth of July holiday around the corner, I’m embracing all things Americana, such as this video of the U.S. food section in the ethnic aisle of a German grocery store.

However, by the looks of it, almost the only things you’d be eating at your Independence Day picnic this weekend would be condiments and Swiss Miss hot chocolate. Happy birthday, United States of Processed Foods!

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