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 Topic: Whelks |
mihto
Replies: 21
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 Forum: Foraging Posted: Sat Feb 15, 14 11:42 pm Subject: Whelks |
| The whelks I'm thinking of are these Buccinum undatum. They are much bigger than the smaller varieties we find at low tide. I have friends with boats and they will take us far onto the fjord where the ... |
| Topic: Whelks |
mihto
Replies: 21
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Forum: Foraging Posted: Sat Feb 15, 14 10:26 pm Subject: Whelks |
There are whelks in our waters, a well-kept secret apparently.
Question: How are they caught and where can one buy the equipment? |
| Topic: Japanese Knotweed - Does it taste nice? |
mihto
Replies: 34
Views: 42539
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Forum: Foraging Posted: Sat Jul 16, 11 3:59 pm Subject: Japanese Knotweed - Does it taste nice? |
| Are the roots edible? They have this wonderful orange colour inside and they smell nice. Can they be peeled and cooked? Anyone ever tried them? |
| Topic: Volcano eruption in Iceland |
mihto
Replies: 196
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Forum: Conservation and Environment Posted: Wed Jul 06, 11 1:09 pm Subject: Volcano eruption in Iceland |
Now it is Hekla...
No links yet. They will materialize once the thing starts going.
Arrgh.  |
| Topic: testicle recipes |
mihto
Replies: 20
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Sat Jul 02, 11 10:32 pm Subject: testicle recipes |
Only ever had sweetbreads shallow fried - not breaded
I always thought sweetbread was the thymus. 
So what, they are both nice to eat and perfect to a T.......depending on need and avai ... |
| Topic: testicle recipes |
mihto
Replies: 20
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Sat Jul 02, 11 8:31 pm Subject: Re: testicle recipes |
anyone got a good testicle recipe rather than the usual breaded and deep fried? or is that really the best way to try them?
We haven't tried them that way at all. Is it recommended?
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| Topic: Updating Firefox: what happened to Google Toolbar? |
mihto
Replies: 8
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Forum: IT Matters Posted: Fri Jun 24, 11 5:50 pm Subject: Updating Firefox: what happened to Google Toolbar? |
I've lost it. Good grief 
The doubts of the dyslectic agnostic: Is there a dog? |
| Topic: Hurtigruta in real time |
mihto
Replies: 5
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Forum: Conservation and Environment Posted: Mon Jun 20, 11 4:56 pm Subject: Hurtigruta in real time |
For those of you interested:
http://www.nrk.no/hurtigruten/
The Hurtigrute is a ship leaving Bergen every day and going all the way up to Kirkenes. Our State broadcaster has cameras on board the ... |
| Topic: Bolete Identification Help? |
mihto
Replies: 4
Views: 6628
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Forum: Foraging Posted: Sun Jun 19, 11 3:05 pm Subject: Bolete Identification Help? |
| Taste it by putting it on your tongue. You will discover the bitter bolete in no time! Also the bitter variety does not have worms. |
| Topic: Japanese Knotweed - Does it taste nice? |
mihto
Replies: 34
Views: 42539
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Forum: Foraging Posted: Sun Jun 19, 11 2:58 pm Subject: Japanese Knotweed - Does it taste nice? |
Bio-hazard indeed. The roots are all piled up to dry out and will be burnt ASAP. I intend to go over the area once a week and dig out whatever root is left.
Roundup has been used but according to ... |
| Topic: Japanese Knotweed - Does it taste nice? |
mihto
Replies: 34
Views: 42539
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Forum: Foraging Posted: Sun Jun 19, 11 12:25 pm Subject: Japanese Knotweed - Does it taste nice? |
SO. 
I always knew I had knotweed in my garden. Stuck in the wilderness at the back of the house where nobody goes except for blueberries in July, the patch was left undisturbed. Three years ag ... |
| Topic: Hello :) |
mihto
Replies: 22
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Forum: Welcome Posted: Sun Jun 12, 11 7:23 pm Subject: Hello :) |
Mothers and sons. Great!  |
| Topic: Sewin |
mihto
Replies: 15
Views: 33904
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Forum: Fishing Posted: Thu Jun 02, 11 7:35 pm Subject: Sewin |
Too late, all gone into my fat tummy!!!!!
Many happy returns!
Try the ABU hot smoker as well. Easy and tasty. |
| Topic: Sewin |
mihto
Replies: 15
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Forum: Fishing Posted: Thu Jun 02, 11 5:49 pm Subject: Sewin |
Now for our special sauce for a fish we simply call sea trout:
Bring cream to boil. 1 dl per person.
Take slices of butter and whip (melt) it into the hot cream.
Then use finely chopped parsl ... |
| Topic: New to ethical-ish living |
mihto
Replies: 25
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Forum: Welcome Posted: Wed Jun 01, 11 8:36 pm Subject: New to ethical-ish living |
Hi from the probably wettest place for any Downsizer: West Coast of Norway 
Gaawd, we could do with some sun. |
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