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There is now a "Nordic store" in Berkeley. They seem to have the usual nationalistic bumper stickers and flags. But there seems to be a lot of food.
Keeping in mind that I don't eat white sugar or white flour, is there anything you think might be in this store that might be worth my trying out?
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Not a big fan of lutefisk, even though it's a staple of traditional Norwegian Christmas meals. I much rather prefer pork ribs or 'pinnekjøtt' ('stick meat' -- made from lamb or mutton, prepared with sticks), two of the other most common Christmas meals over here.
You could always try 'brown cheese' made from goat's milk, a very common type over here (tastes sorta 'caramelly'), but often categorized as a delicacy abroad. I had a little too much of it while I grew up, so I'm a bit tired of it, but I can still enjoy a cracker or dark rye bread with a slice of 'brown cheese' and a little bit of strawberry jam on top.
Thanks, Thor. I'll let you know what I find.
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Now to my next question.
If I go back to buy a national flag or a national baseball cap or something, which one should I buy? I mean, with which nation should I align myself?
Ideally, I'd like it to be one that will make me look cool, get me a date on Saturday night, or both. 
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And thank you to Tobias and Thor for the advice.
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Mar 23, 2016 - 2:17 AM
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Thor
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Medisterkake is a sort of meat cake, a traditional Norwegian/Scandinavian Christmas meal (although it's served throughout the year as well). It's usually part of a 'Christmas plate' that also consists of the aforementioned ribs, as well as 'medisterpølse:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medisterp%C3%B8lse
It's not particularly healthy, but then again it's Christmas!
Another -- more healthy -- Norwegian dish (if they have it) is 'fårikål' (mutton stew). But it has a lot of cabbage, so be aware!
Now to my next question.
If I go back to buy a national flag or a national baseball cap or something, which one should I buy? I mean, with which nation should I align myself?
Ideally, I'd like it to be one that will make me look cool, get me a date on Saturday night, or both.
Of course, you should wear the Norwegian flag -- the most beautiful ever (it's even the same colours as the US flag)!  But perhaps the Swedish blue/yellow flag is more 'hip'.
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Finland, maybe, in honor of our long-departed Man-Eating Cow.
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Medisterkake is a sort of meat cake, a traditional Norwegian/Scandinavian Christmas meal (although it's served throughout the year as well). It's usually part of a 'Christmas plate' that also consists of the aforementioned ribs, as well as 'medisterpølse:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medisterp%C3%B8lse
It's not particularly healthy, but then again it's Christmas!
Another -- more healthy -- Norwegian dish (if they have it) is 'fårikål' (mutton stew). But it has a lot of cabbage, so be aware!
Hmmm. Well, nothing's cheap there. Maybe I'll wait until Christmas before taking another dive into this stuff.
Thanks, Thor.
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I much rather prefer pork ribs or 'pinnekjøtt' ('stick meat' -- made from lamb or mutton, prepared with sticks), two of the other most common Christmas meals over here.
I asked about this recently, saying that someone recommended it. The guy first said, "Hmm, they steered you toward the most expensive stuff first, huh?" Then he went into the back, for a long time.
He came back wearing gloves and saying there was none left over from Christmas, although they usually do have some left even this late. I'll go back in October to ask if it's come in again.
I left with a quarter-pound of Samsoe cheese, instead.
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The fellow also shook my hand and asked my name. His name, it turns out, is "Lars".
Imagine that! I shook hands with someone who is practically a Nordic stereotype! 
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