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Default Danish Specialities

Erika > wrote:
> Denmark is a lovely country and what you must try is their sandwiches.
> They are called "smørrebrød". Often it is iserved as a selection of
> sandwiches as a meal (lunch for instance)
> Rød pølse is the danish red hotdogs whick are eaten as they are with
> some mustard.
>
> The danish fried fish is also very nice especially with
> remoulad-sauce.
>
> The danes are also famous for their porkroasts. Also the "kassler"
> smoked pork (like gammon) is very good.
>
> Strong cheeses like "Gamle Ole" is also a well know danish specialty.
>
> The danish beer is of course good and don´t be afraid to try local
> brands.
>
> The danish pastry "wienerbrød" is of good quality and the type with
> chocolate on top is very famous in scandinavia for being yummie!
>
> If you are going by car you will probably find shops across the border
> that sells stuff that is cheaper in denmark than in germany just as
> there are shops on the german side who sells stuff that are more
> expensive in denmark.
>


Thanks a lot Erika. How could i have forgotten the Smörrebröd after
watching the Muppets Show with the danish chef?

I am amused about the Kassler, i always thought it to be a (northern?)
german speciality but then Denmark and Northen Germany share history.

Thanks again
Carmen
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