Where are you guys from?

[Falcon43]

I was born in Philadelphia. I have lived in Seattle Wa, Rockville Md, Harlingen Tx, Millington Tenn, and many locations in NJ. Currently I live in Pine Hill, NJ

[Ironvalor]

From Cincinnati Ohio originally moved down to Richmond Kentucky after My dad retired. I have been all over the country doing this and that but there is nothing like the Hills of Kentucky. IF I make it to retirement I will be moving to he Smoky Mountains of TN as they call to me frequently

[darre]

I'm from Stockholm, Sweden.

Just joined, what a great forum 

I shaved my head about a week ago, finally did it!

[CraftyGuy]

Welcome Darre from Sweden!

Me, I grew up in Oneonta, NY, and now live in Fitchburg, MA (by way of Framingham and Marlborough, MA)

[theman]

Welcome Dare to the Faternity.

[darre]

Thank you both CraftyGuy and theman. 

[theman]

Not a prob.  you will love it here.  Couldn't find a better crowd.  Like they say in Sweden your Noggen looks good.  I got some Norweighen in my like Leffsa and Lutafisk , LOL , Only one in the family that does, but you put that there with mashed Tators and alot of butter,  Oh Yeah ya bet ya.  I like fish. Join in and enjoy the forum bro..

[darre]

Not a prob.  you will love it here.  Couldn't find a better crowd.  Like they say in Sweden your Noggen looks good.  I got some Norweighen in my like Leffsa and Lutafisk , LOL , Only one in the family that does, but you put that there with mashed Tators and alot of butter,  Oh Yeah ya bet ya.  I like fish. Join in and enjoy the forum bro..

Haha, do we really say that? 
I don't know what leffsa is (probably something Norwegian), but lutfisk is pretty good - try it with horseradish cream!

[D.A.L.U.I.]

I don't know what leffsa is (probably something Norwegian), but lutfisk is pretty good - try it with horseradish cream!

Lutfisk is one part of the Scandanavian heritage that made it to the States--mainly in Minnesota and vicinity.  It's the subject of many, many jokes among people of Scandanavian decent here.  I was raised with it and I do like it, but when my wife and kids tried it--they did taste a fork full--they ordered pizza. I think you have to be born with a special gene to appreciate lutfisk--it's a taste that can't be acquired.  Never had it with horseradish cream, but I've had it with white sauce and also done in the oven with brown butter--prefer the white sauce.  Lefsa is norske-sort of a Norwegian tortilla made with potatoes, served with butter and jam. 

[theman]

I don't know what leffsa is (probably something Norwegian), but lutfisk is pretty good - try it with horseradish cream!

Lutfisk is one part of the Scandanavian heritage that made it to the States--mainly in Minnesota and vicinity.  It's the subject of many, many jokes among people of Scandanavian decent here.  I was raised with it and I do like it, but when my wife and kids tried it--they did taste a fork full--they ordered pizza. I think you have to be born with a special gene to appreciate lutfisk--it's a taste that can't be acquired.  Never had it with horseradish cream, but I've had it with white sauce and also done in the oven with brown butter--prefer the white sauce.  Lefsa is norske-sort of a Norwegian tortilla made with potatoes, served with butter and jam. 

Oh yes, my brothers said it was rotten fish, it is cod soaked in Lye,  Rince it off and always cook it in a cotton pillow case boil yah sure.  Melt the butter , make the tators mashed (with chunks) can't get a better meal.

[darre]

I don't know what leffsa is (probably something Norwegian), but lutfisk is pretty good - try it with horseradish cream!

Lutfisk is one part of the Scandanavian heritage that made it to the States--mainly in Minnesota and vicinity.  It's the subject of many, many jokes among people of Scandanavian decent here.  I was raised with it and I do like it, but when my wife and kids tried it--they did taste a fork full--they ordered pizza. I think you have to be born with a special gene to appreciate lutfisk--it's a taste that can't be acquired.  Never had it with horseradish cream, but I've had it with white sauce and also done in the oven with brown butter--prefer the white sauce.  Lefsa is norske-sort of a Norwegian tortilla made with potatoes, served with butter and jam. 

In what way is it a joke? Is it known like surströmming (bad tasting or smelling?).  Only some people in Sweden eat lutfisk, often at Christmas eve they do it out of tradition. Well, I do it too! 
But as you said, I think you have to appreciate natural flavors in order to like it. A pizza is way more easy to eat to some people.

[Bensen]

God dag Darre!
Sweden is a great country, made a canoe tour close to Älmhult / Möckeln couple of years ago.

[christencs]

Born and grown-up in the Alps of Central Switzerland, professionally active in same area for 30 years, now living happily in Nice/France after retirement.

[D.A.L.U.I.]

In what way is it a joke? Is it known like surströmming (bad tasting or smelling?).  Only some people in Sweden eat lutfisk, often at Christmas eve they do it out of tradition. Well, I do it too!  
But as you said, I think you have to appreciate natural flavors in order to like it. A pizza is way more easy to eat to some people.

Well this will give you an idea--they spell it Norge style--lutefisk.





And there's loads more--but I like it too, it just a reminder of Christmas at home.  

Now surströmming that's really strong--and it's rare these days.  I've had it, but I don't even know if you can buy it outside of Minnesota, and I'm not sure they even have it.

[theman]

In what way is it a joke? Is it known like surströmming (bad tasting or smelling?).  Only some people in Sweden eat lutfisk, often at Christmas eve they do it out of tradition. Well, I do it too!  
But as you said, I think you have to appreciate natural flavors in order to like it. A pizza is way more easy to eat to some people.

Well this will give you an idea--they spell it Norge style--lutefisk.





And there's loads more--but I like it too, it just a reminder of Christmas at home.  

Now surströmming that's really strong--and it's rare these days.  I've had it, but I don't even know if you can buy it outside of Minnesota, and I'm not sure they even have it.

;)Tuk Scal do Ha!  Sorry spelling may be off, but I like my lutefisk, with alot of melted butter and mashed tator's ! 

Tuc Scal do Ha !