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[same_sky]

I just wanted to follow up on the canapes that totte mentioned instead of replying nearly the same thing each time. The recipe was originally to be put on a pizza crust, but I ditched that after the first time and rolled it all up in flour tortillas so I could cut them into little spiral things. (M loves anything if you cut it up into bite-sized pieces, particularly if they're round.) It's 1/2 cup of sour cream (and I used low-fat) and 1/2 lemon juiced with 2 T fresh dill (I used 2 T dried dill because I'm not paying a fortune for fresh dill so it can rot in our crisper, and he likes it very dill-y) to make the sauce. As for toppings, there's flaked smoked salmon, finely diced red onions (good call, ozswede.. M forgot to mention it but they were there), 3 T of capers and 1/4 of an English cucumber. I didn't have cucumber on hand last night, but to make it work in a tortilla, they should be finely diced as well. I really love cutting cucumbers in funny ways other than slicing, for some reason, so this is a perfect outlet. I've forgotten the capers all the previous times, but I threw a few in this time, although more like one tablespoon than three, so if you don't have any, I wouldn't worry about it. Very pretty when it all comes together.

Also, thanks to everyone who commented on the last (now friends-only) entry. It meant a lot to me.. you guys are the best. *group hug* And speaking of comments.. can you believe how carried away two shall-remain-nameless friends got with the posted conversation about corn? Hehehe.

I've written 500 words, but I'm not in the mood for it. It's a dreary day outside, and I want to be curled up with a book instead of writing a book of my own. I want it to rain, and I want to have chili for dinner. As it happens, it's not showing any inclination to do anything other than look really really depressing, and we're having chili tomorrow (if we get ourselves to the grocery store tonight, at least.) Maybe I'll settle for watching soap operas for a couple of hours in the living room with a book and string beside me and hopefully I'll feel more interested in words later on.

Comments

[ozswede.livejournal.com]

can you believe how carried away two shall-remain-nameless friends got with the posted conversation about corn?

Anyone I know? I'm all ears!

I'm glad about the red onions. It makes an excellent contrast to the salmon. And for a change, try the horseradish mixed with the sour cream rather than dill. I like dill as well, but the bite of the horseradish is great blended with this combination of flavours. It was my favourite baguette filling back home (though I used cream cheese mixed with horseradish).

[courtesy.livejournal.com]

Mmm, both excellent suggestions. The combination of horseradish, sour cream, red onions, capers and smoked salmon is one of my all time favourites. Preferably for me on really dark rye bread or pumpernickel. LOVE it! Stop making me droop you two. Now where's this pun conversation - I need a giggle :)

[same-sky.livejournal.com]

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I enjoy making these things for M, but it really doesn't sound good to me in the slightest. :) Yuck.

[courtesy.livejournal.com]

Yeah, but you don't like seafood do you?? Poor you :) What are your favourite foods, other than potatoes? ;)

[same-sky.livejournal.com]

Is this a test? Who said I had to like anything other than potatoes?! *sob*

I like.. you know, beef, chicken, pasta. Inlander food. ;)

M is lucky to have such an undemanding and cheap wife.

[courtesy.livejournal.com]

Inlander food *LOL* you crack me up :) Cute!!

Well, when you and M come to visit next year I promise I'll cook you roast beef and potatoes for your welcome dinner :)

[same-sky.livejournal.com]

I'll try that sometime. Well, I will if we can find this salmon again sometime.. we got their last package last time, and I haven't seen it since. We don't have much of a selection of seafood around here. :)

[ozswede.livejournal.com]

Well, I'll think of you as I wander past Nynäs Rökeri & Fiskhall, brimming with smoked salmon, just a 10 minute stroll down the road :) of course I can't afford their prices, but don't tell totte that!)

[lizardek.livejournal.com]

Can't imagine who you might refEARing to. :) The horseradish sounds good, too! Must go try these recipes asap!

[same-sky.livejournal.com]

Hope you enjoy them. :)

[ozswede.livejournal.com]

Can't imagine who you might refEARing to

I think it's thyme to own up, lizardek, for your own peas

[same-sky.livejournal.com]

I have a feeling that this conversation will be squashed before it gets started.. lizardek doesn't get comment emails, so she probably won't read this.

[ozswede.livejournal.com]

Oh well, manure happens!

[swingtime.livejournal.com]

Mina rensteksrullar

Tunt skivad renstek, eller vilket annat rökt kött som helst
läggs på tunnbröd och en smet av gräddfil, litet majonnäs, litet finhackad lök, färskriven pepparot salt och peppar smetas på köttet.
Rulla ihop och skär rullarna i tunna skivor.
MUMS!

[same-sky.livejournal.com]

My mother-in-law made these at our engagement dinner type thing. Well. I guess she might not have actually made these specific ones, but there was definitely reindeer in spirals. I was not a fan, but M loved them. Of course, as far as I know, reindeer isn't available on this continent, so I don't suppose I'll be able to fix him any. :) (I'm sure it's available by special order, but very definitely not locally.) Thanks, though!

Pretty funny that your husband knows M's dad. :)

[swingtime.livejournal.com]

Du kan använda vilket rökt kött som helst, det behöver inte vara renstek.
Ja, det är en liten värld vi lever i! :-D

[same-sky.livejournal.com]

Err.. Right, you said that. :) I got caught up in the reindeer bit and forgot about the rest of the sentence.

My niece still refuses to believe that people eat reindeer.. ha. :) I haven't dared to tell her about the horse yet...