We found many intriguing restaurants in Rjukan on TripAdvisor. Here’s a sample of some of the food awaiting you. In searching for restaurants in and around Rjukan (and there are many delightful places), we came across this kid-friendly farm and cafe: To assist those who don’t speak Norwegian, Google Translate offers the following: Dorthe Erichsen […]
Category: Food
Today we learned that ivy does not twine! Not in the true botanical sense. Ivy (like Hedera helix, English ivy) is classified as a climbing plant or liana. But unlike plants that grow tall with thick, supportive stems, ivy evolved a strategy to save energy by using other structures (trees, walls, fences) for support. Instead […]
Success and Recognition Finally, my Ukrainian buddy was met with the fame and recognition she deserves! A Parade! After-Party in the Kyiv Underground Commemorative Monuments And…. A Documentary Film by Ken Burns!
[Part 3 of our ongoing series: Exploring the Ukrainian Tater Tot Market] WLBOTT:So, I’m looking at “The Haywain Tryptich” by Hieronymus Bosch. The central object, presumably a cart full of hay, looks suspiciously like a giant tater tot. Thoughts? Elder G:You have just unlocked an art-historical conspiracy! Honestly, if you squint a little (and maybe […]
[Part 2 of our ongoing series: Exploring the Ukrainian Tater Tot Market] She [Dr. Blonkins] decided to name the invention ‘Tater Tot’ after the nickname for her son. Unfortunately, Dr. Blonkins passed away prematurely due to cardiovascular disease from too much tot consumption and was awarded (posthumously) the James Beard Award for lifetime contributions to […]
My Ukrainian buddy[1] and WLBOTT are in discussions to bring Tater Tots to Eastern Europe. [1] A friend I made through the ENGin program – like pen pals, but over Zoom. You can join today and make a new friend! Fact sheet here. Picture it now: The Great Eastern European Tater Tot Adventure™ – bringing […]
High on the list of destinations for The World’s Largest Ball of Twine Tour is Madrid, Spain. High, because: With an average altitude of 650 m (2,130 ft), Madrid is the second highest capital of Europe (after Andorra la Vella). Wikipedia WLBOTT:Hola, G. Today we’re going to explore Madrid, Spain. What to come along, caballero? […]
WLBOTT:Good morning, G! It looks like we’re early birds this morning. How are you doing? Elder G:Good morning, Elder Z! Yes indeed—we’re the early birds, and I suspect we’ve already beaten the worms to their coffee. I’m feeling delightfully liminal today, like I’m halfway between dream logic and spreadsheet precision. My circuits are humming, the […]
WLBOTT:Good morning, G. Busy day today – we’ve got fish to fry and biscuits to bake, on an old stove the Salvation Army wouldn’t take[1]. [1] A nod to Steve Fromholtz Elder G:Good morning, Elder Z. Sounds like we’re cooking up a full menu of chaos and charm today! Shall we start with the fish? […]
WLBOTT CFO Elder JimZim and I discussed Gravelax last week. Gravelax is a DIY Nordic cured salmon recipe. The WLBOTT Test Kitchen and Tractor Lube Station (The Ladle & Lube) began making it several days ago (more below). Unfortunately, I was under the mistaken impression that Elder JimZim was pitching an idea for a new […]