I have long held a doubtful view of Norway, in fact, a 62-year long view! It stems from my one and only visit, courtesy of 'Her Maj' when, as a very young recruit I was despatched there to 'play soldiers'. Alarum bells rang when the QM issued me with not one but TWO pairs of 'long johns'! Dammit, I had just suffered weeks of hardship to earn the right to wear and swagger with my red beret and camouflage smock like a proper paratrooper and now they wanted me to wear 'Grandpa underpants'! Needless to say, when I arrived not one but both pairs went on like a shot and didn't come off until I reached home again - and yes, the smell was not pleasant!
Now I learn, courtesy of Zero Hedge, that in Norway they are serving worm burgers and cricket burgers! Need I say more? Check the link and read all about it - but try not to throw up, the missus will not be amused!
Fancy a bite? Thought not!
Additional: A very naughty cat hogs the limelight and halts the orchestra!
I once ate something in a Norwegian restaurant called "cured deer". Apparently they buried the critter for at least 6 months, dug it up, sliced it, and put it on a plate. Then there's lutfisk. It probably shows what a severe lack of light and warmth can do to a people.
Posted by: Bob | Thursday, 20 February 2020 at 16:56
Worms and crickets make for a lot of protein. I enjoyed Norwegian breakfasts: pickled herring in sauce, cheeses and meats and bread. Coffee was always good. I especially enjoyed the coastal town of Arendal.
Posted by: Whitewall | Thursday, 20 February 2020 at 22:50
One of the quality control tests on flour is called the filth test. This measures the number of rat hairs and insect fragments present in the material and is indicative of the general cleanliness and good housekeeping of the mill and downstream handling.
Imagine making buns with approved flour and then adding an insect or worm filling.
Posted by: Timbo | Thursday, 20 February 2020 at 23:39