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May 7, 2001
 
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A Rose by Any Other Name....
Sometimes it's not a matter of how the food tastes as is how it sounds. A name can add a lot of enjoyment to a food. Case in point Tilslørte Bondepike or Veiled Farm Girl, a picturesque name for a easy to prepare and traditional Norwegian dessert. And then there's its cosmopolitan counterpart- Avslørte Bypike or Revealed City Girl. A little bit more fancy, but basically the same.
Some foods I always thought were a matter of imagination until I recently came across the recipe for Nail Soup. This is a variation of Stone soup, the childrens' story. Same recipe only difference is the starter, nails instead of stones. Or perhaps I should say the non-added starter.

Nail Soup 8 potatoes,4 leeks,6 cups water,3 tlb butter,salt,pepper. Clean and Slice potatoes. cook to a soft mash. Clean leeks,cut into strips.Boil together 15 minutes. Add seasoning and butter.


 
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