(My summer has been great. It has been mostly rainy, unfortunately, but long long days and wonderful company.)
Ok, back to the snacks.
1. Mills kaviar. Norwegian. Designed to be eaten on bread with maybe some mayo, maybe some cucumbers, and maybe sliced hard boiled egg. Just shut up if you think this is gross - it is absolutely delicious and I will hear none of your naysaying.
2. Hobby candy bar. Norwegian. I have only eaten this once, not because I don't like it. But it is indeed strange AND good. Chocolate, some crunchy toffee bits and some additional crispiness, and a banana geleé. It is confused about itself, but is tasty and has a nice-looking label.
3. Biskvi. Swedish. Just about the most delicious cookie item. Some sort of very delicious, crispy shortbread with a chocolate mousse lump on top, all covered in dark chocolate ganache. No way to lose here. I couldn't believe how good this particular item was when I tried it.
4. Punsjrolle (sp?). Punch. Roll. Norwegian/Swedish/Danish/German/etc. This is a small roll of marzipan with a punchy-rum flavored marzipan wrapping (green) dipped in dark chocolate on either end. A serious candy for people that don't fuck around with their sugar. Guess that means me. Sort of Christmassy, but nice for any occasion.
5. Borek. Ok, technically, this is a Turkish food, but these are at coffeeshops and convenience stores galore. Like a greek spinach pie with respect to the filling, but more spinach-y, and less greasy, because the outer part is bread instead of phyllo. Here they look like a big, flat cinnamon roll but instead are savory spirals of non-cinnamony filling.
Well, hope you have enjoyed this brief update. It has reminded me to eat more vegetables before they are all imported from Spain. Take care, and until next time - I leave you with this gratuitous beachy picture of drinking from coconuts.
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