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Friday, July 02, 2004  

Fish in a Tube

I took a trip to IKEA this afternoon in search of some bowls. I didn't find what I was looking for, but their food section did provide me with some adventurous explorations of Swedish comestibles. Case in point, Kalles, apparently "loved by millions." It is a creamy cod fish caviar paste in a tube. And I didn't buy just the regular version. I got the green tube, which is dill flavored. A fellow shopper, who was also reaching for the stuff, told me that it's good on boiled eggs. And she should know, considering that when I asked her if it was any good, she said, "of course I like it, I'm Swedish. The Australians have their peculiar things they like to spread on bread, and well, this is ours." I'm guessing that she was referring to Vegemite when speaking of the Australians, whom, by the way, are offering $3000 for babies born after July 1, 2004, in an effort to boost declining birth rates. You can read the full article here. Anyway, getting back to the fish in the tube: I had it on toast. It's definitely fishy, and salty. And you can taste the dill. I wouldn't say it was bad, but "loved by millions?" Maybe I have to try it on hard-boiled eggs before I say anymore. I also purchased some Elderberry Flower Syrup which I am sipping on this very moment. Just mix one part syrup to 4 parts water and you have a very refreshing beverage. And I believe it's good for you as well.

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