cadee2c said:
Im not from Minnesota. I've only lived here about 20 years. I've never eaten lutefisk either.
Contrary to popular belief, not all Minnesotans are Norweigenites?.
Minnesowda has a large contingent of Teutonics who collectively shake our heads in disbelief as our Nordic neighbors actually consume ?whitefish? (a polite term for ?bottom-feeder?) that has been soaked in drain cleaner - also known as Lutefisk.
But we?re not entirely blameless. We have our sauerbraten, shnitzengruben, sauerkraut, and various other dishes that would turn the uninitiated Norwegian stomach inside out.
A classic example from some time back was the annual potluck picnic, where I brought ?actual? potato salad (the german version) which did not sit well with the Andersons, Olaffsons, Pilkvists, Otegards, and the Svenguards, who were apparently expecting the milktoast version that is cold, and contains mayonnaise and hard boiled eggs?. Oh my gawd?uggh..
A horrible fight ensued (In thick Fargo-esque accent)?
Ivar Otegard: ?Ya know?. If a guys gonna make da potata salad, youd think he cudda done it right?
Me: ?This is done right. It?s true potato salad. Not that baby food version you?re used to.?
Sven Olaffson: ?Now dog gonnit..that ain?t potata salad. On account- a it?s got da vinegar in it.?
Me: ?You have to have the shredded beets with the potato salad to get the full effect.?
And so forth and so on??..
Dear Ingrid Otegard came to my rescue? ?Now Ivar, leave Bob alone. He has strange ways and ain?t quite right in da head.??..?
In subsequent years at the annual gathering, I?ve been taken off the food list and put on the beer list. They DO appreciate a good german beer?.