The dairy section of my local supermarket is pretty grim. Not in terms of product, but just pure superficial presentation. The lights are always a little dimmer there than the rest of the store and emit a droning static hum. Somehow, the area has also become the depository for miscellaneous grocery items that have seemingly no permanent home — seasonal plastic beach toys, a rolling baker’s rack topped with a scant selection of discounted goods, a crate of chicken Rice-A-Roni boxes —which means customers are constantly side-stepping the displays and each other to reach the cream cheese and Cheddar slices.
I think that’s one of the reasons Petit Pot’s products stood out to me. The French-inspired puddings (which are actually made in Emeryville, California, and come in flavors like vanilla bean, dark chocolate and pistachio) come in sets of two for $5.79, and are served in 4-ounce glass pots, which look remarkably smart, especially when positioned next to the flimsy tubs of store-brand rice pudding.
