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Mollusks

Being a huge fan of any type of mollusk I am always very curious about trying different types in hopes of coming across something new and rare that's not found in the region in which I've been raised.  I come from a family chock-full of avid fisherman so I've been fortunate to be exposed to many different types of fish and shellfish over the years but one species that I had never been introduced to before are razor clams also known as jackknife clams.

Razor clams can be found in the western Atlantic but also in northwestern parts of Europe where they can be extracted from the sand via a technique called salting.  Apparently, these clams are sensitive to salinity so when salt is poured on them they rather easily pop up from out of their sandy dwellings.  Becoming exceedingly harder to come by as well as pricey depending where you find them and if they are in season, I highly recommend you try this delicious delicacy.  A little white wine, garlic and parsley and voilà a taste of heaven. 

                                                                        razor clams
                                                                   

                                                                         bon appétit!

                                                                           scallops

Garden Glory

In Stockholm it seems that many people have a second home or summer stuga (cabin/cottage) and I took all these photos around the stuga community where we were staying last summer while on a nice leisure walk.  I never really knew exactly where Cesar or his family acquired such a green thumb or love of nature but it was plainly obvious when I arrived.  Many Swedes take great pride in their gardens and below are just a few examples of beautiful flowers that are scattered around the community.  Enjoy!