Never actually tried, only seen it.
Yes and no; European lobster isn't quite the same as American lobster, though I doubt I'd notice the difference. But you have to remember: Everything's higher in Scandinavia, and everything in Norway's higher than elsewhere in Scandinavia. That means, from what I'm told, a decent sized lobster from a fish market (not just a regular supermarket) will run around $50. I'm told I'm better off going with King Crab, which is considered an invasive species slowly moving down from northern climes, one the government would be happy to get rid of since it's crowding out native species along the way. Unfortunately, crab=/=lobster.
Keep an eye out though; in Austin, at least, they occasionally have snow crab as low as $2.99/lb. (on those occasions one of my former coworkers buys a couple dozen pounds and deep freezes whatever he doesn't immediately eat). It's the same sort of deal though; IIRC the lobster usually goes for $15/lb. or more, and it's more of a luxury then. At $10/lb. me and a couple friends were able to get a lobster apiece for about $40 and eat it piping hot in their dining room; had we gone out the price tag would've been more like $150. I'm not a connoisseur by any means, but I didn't notice any difference in quality, and the price and convenience is unbeatable, so I highly recommend it.
I haven't seen it, but haven't been looking for it. I kinda doubt it though; Dr. Pepper isn't easy to find and Mountain Dew is even harder (apparently they're acquired tastes few here have acquired, so despite their introduction a few years ago there's not enough to demand to justify large scale importing.) I still don't really get why they don't have root beer. Probably the best bet would be to try the (more expensive) stores that specialize in foreign brands. Just to be clear, availability doesn't seem as much of an issue in Sweden as here, probably because prices in general are less there (than in NORWAY, still higher than Americans are used to) and the population (i.e. market) is nearly twice as large.
We don' normally get the lobster but when snow crab goes on sale for $5 a pound I snatch it up and steam it at home. I have been tempted to try the lobster though. I would have thought getting fresh lobster or most any other type of seafood would be easy in Norway.
Yes and no; European lobster isn't quite the same as American lobster, though I doubt I'd notice the difference. But you have to remember: Everything's higher in Scandinavia, and everything in Norway's higher than elsewhere in Scandinavia. That means, from what I'm told, a decent sized lobster from a fish market (not just a regular supermarket) will run around $50. I'm told I'm better off going with King Crab, which is considered an invasive species slowly moving down from northern climes, one the government would be happy to get rid of since it's crowding out native species along the way. Unfortunately, crab=/=lobster.
Keep an eye out though; in Austin, at least, they occasionally have snow crab as low as $2.99/lb. (on those occasions one of my former coworkers buys a couple dozen pounds and deep freezes whatever he doesn't immediately eat). It's the same sort of deal though; IIRC the lobster usually goes for $15/lb. or more, and it's more of a luxury then. At $10/lb. me and a couple friends were able to get a lobster apiece for about $40 and eat it piping hot in their dining room; had we gone out the price tag would've been more like $150. I'm not a connoisseur by any means, but I didn't notice any difference in quality, and the price and convenience is unbeatable, so I highly recommend it.
Do the have Big Red? I would be sad if I couldn't have a Big Red float once a year.
I haven't seen it, but haven't been looking for it. I kinda doubt it though; Dr. Pepper isn't easy to find and Mountain Dew is even harder (apparently they're acquired tastes few here have acquired, so despite their introduction a few years ago there's not enough to demand to justify large scale importing.) I still don't really get why they don't have root beer. Probably the best bet would be to try the (more expensive) stores that specialize in foreign brands. Just to be clear, availability doesn't seem as much of an issue in Sweden as here, probably because prices in general are less there (than in NORWAY, still higher than Americans are used to) and the population (i.e. market) is nearly twice as large.
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Last First in wotmania Chat
Slightly better than chocolate.
Love still can't be coerced.
Please Don't Eat the Newbies!
LoL. Be well, RAFOlk.
Last First in wotmania Chat
Slightly better than chocolate.
Love still can't be coerced.
Please Don't Eat the Newbies!
LoL. Be well, RAFOlk.
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- 12/09/2011 06:42:51 PM
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Make sure the country you are shipping to allows dry ice packages, then go to this site
- 12/09/2011 07:01:04 PM
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I may have to look into this, thanks.
- 13/09/2011 02:58:48 AM
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Wow, I just realized what a grammatical nightmare that post of mine was
- 13/09/2011 03:35:10 AM
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No biggy. 
- 13/09/2011 03:54:18 PM
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- 13/09/2011 03:54:18 PM
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Well, the dry ice itself is quite cheap, it's the shipping cost it adds on
- 13/09/2011 06:10:40 PM
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I'm confused on exactly where you're talking about shipping to/from, but it's probably not worth it.
- 13/09/2011 03:42:50 AM
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TX to Norway.
- 13/09/2011 03:35:43 PM
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you are craving frozen grocery store burritos 
LOL
- 13/09/2011 03:44:06 PM
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LOL
- 13/09/2011 03:44:06 PM
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I have MOSTLY simple tastes.
- 15/09/2011 01:00:45 PM
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next time you come home try the chocolate Moolenium Crunch
- 15/09/2011 02:09:56 PM
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I'll make a note of that, thanks.
- 15/09/2011 05:13:53 PM
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A cheat's version is buy a Crunchie and crumble it into vanilla icecream *NM*
- 13/09/2011 01:04:34 AM
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That sounds delicious, and also as though you could make your own.
- 13/09/2011 02:51:10 AM
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But I'd be so disappointed when it didn't work out.
- 13/09/2011 06:14:41 PM
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