We were as thrilled as could be recently when we got a big box of hot and spicy goodies from our friends Ewa and Goran from overseas in Sweden. Through a contest done on another site which Linda runs, Ewa had won the grand prize. In true chilehead fashion, we decided to send her an all-star lineup of hot sauces and other goodies since her access to that sort of chilehead swag is fairly limited. In return, we received a pretty wonderful collection of stuff which you can see from these pics:
Here you can see Joe, resplendent in his scrubs, patiently slicing into the box to get at the goodies inside. He’s obviously not freaked out by the picture of a large dog (Boerboel) on the side of the box.
Exotic snacks…do those go with a lap dance? Seriously, those were some wasabi nuts that were so good that it nearly had us on the phone to Sweden to get more.
Here’s Joe sitting amongst the chilehead swag while Joshua tries to get at some of the chile pepper jam. It all looked good to him! The habanero truffles were good, although we didn’t eat them quick enough and most of them “turned evil” before we had a chance to enjoy them.
While most of it was purely for our gustatory enjoyment, we will be reviewing a bottle of homemade hot sauce that was included in the package. Stay tuned for that a little later!
Ewa, Tack själv så mycket!
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Dude, Joe, did you just get out of bed? Look at that hair, lol. What’s in the clear bottles in the front?
Comment fired by Jonathan Passow — March 28, 2007- 11:52 am
Well, it was after I got from from work that those pics were taken. Since I’m in surgery almost all day, I usually have a scrub cap on for most of that time…and my hair can be a little unruly when I finally get to take it off.
Those smaller bottles of clear liquid are of Swedish akvavit. I tried it in Norway when we visited there a few years ago, and wanted to see what the Swedish version was like. Very different than I remember…so I guess I’ll need to try more! - Joe
Comment fired by Joe & Linda — March 28, 2007- 12:26 pm
OK Joe, we’ll keep that in mind for the next package
There’s a box available over here with 20 something diffrent ones…….
Comment fired by Ewa — March 28, 2007- 1:16 pm
: goes and reads up on Akvavit:
Ok, I officially WANT SOME NOW!! Can you only get this in Sweden and Norway or are they available in the states?
Comment fired by Jonathan Passow — March 28, 2007- 1:52 pm
Jonathan: Make your own!
We did one with Absolut vodka (available in U.S) and (I think it was) Hot lemon chiles. Great with crawfish!!!
You can also make it with the spices mentioned att wikipedia, put the spices in the Absolut vodka, leave it for some days/weeks (depending on spices and how strong a taste you’d want) and then pour the vodka through a coffe filter and drink it in shots!! Many scandinavian homes make their own home blend - especialy for midsummer!
Comment fired by Ewa — March 28, 2007- 2:03 pm
I’m going to have to set up my still this year once I have enough money and do it.
Comment fired by Jonathan Passow — March 28, 2007- 3:42 pm
habanero truffles?? sounds wonderful! was it dark chocolate?
Comment fired by Candy — March 28, 2007- 4:15 pm
Jonathan; Or you save money for the airfare and come see us - and get to drink it the the way it should be drunk
Candy; Dark chocolate, 75 % Cacao in it. Habanero and high cacao chocolates marrie very well!
Comment fired by Ewa — March 28, 2007- 4:27 pm
God I would LOOOOOOVVVEEE to do that. Unfortunitly I barely have enough to pay rent as it is….:(
Comment fired by Jonathan Passow — March 28, 2007- 7:15 pm
I love getting goodies in the mail, but it’s usually after I order something….lol…
Comment fired by BLANE — March 29, 2007- 12:08 am
I think you’ve gotten some that were’nt ordered
Comment fired by huvason — March 29, 2007- 7:58 am
Busted….. Okay most items I order, okay half of the items I receive I order…lol…
How goes it Huv, good talking to you today.
Comment fired by BLANE — March 29, 2007- 8:21 pm
All’s good my friend. Baby and wife are home - all healthy. Just about ready to put Madisyn in her new bed.
Comment fired by huvason — March 29, 2007- 9:57 pm
Thanks I was seating next to the phone all day waiting for a call
Comment fired by Bret — March 29, 2007- 10:13 pm
hey blane
i have written you a few times on your email. i hope you are not responding to them because you are mad at me for any reason. for whatever it is, i am sorry. when you get a chance, please respond. time sensative matter.
Comment fired by generallee — March 30, 2007- 8:32 am
I’m at work Troy, should be home in a little bit, Will check the addy when I get home… I’m cool you can’t piss me off….lol…. Talk to you soon.
Comment fired by BLANE — March 30, 2007- 11:41 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLANE!!!!!
Comment fired by huvason — March 31, 2007- 9:02 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLANE!!!!!You big sexy hunk of a man!
Comment fired by Cape Fear Pepper Company — March 31, 2007- 10:25 am
I feel the love… ;-)… Only if Huv’s wife could of held out just a few more days…lol.. Thanks again guys.
Comment fired by BLANE — March 31, 2007- 11:30 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLANE
Comment fired by Bret — March 31, 2007- 11:46 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLANE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLANE
Comment fired by Bret — March 31, 2007- 11:46 am
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Comment fired by Bret — March 31, 2007- 11:47 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLANE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLANE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLANE
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Comment fired by Bret — March 31, 2007- 11:47 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLANE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLANE
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Comment fired by Bret — March 31, 2007- 11:48 am
OK ENOUGHT
Comment fired by Bret — March 31, 2007- 11:48 am
yeah yeah
hip hip hooray. blane is still my friend.
have a pleasant day with fam on your special b day. get my email about your 2 bottles you are looking for?
Comment fired by generallee — March 31, 2007- 12:14 pm
Happy Burfday, buddy!
Dan tells he he still hasn’t sent your package yet. But he’s trying…
Sounds like procrastination to me, maybe you better give him a call, man.
Have a great birthday weekend!
Comment fired by Lee@DC — March 31, 2007- 1:33 pm
Yeah that Blane guy is really nice I don’t know if I told you this before but one time on the short bus in the third grade he gave a girl a piece of chewin gum from the bottom of his shoe thats how I know that hes nice.
Comment fired by Cape Fear Pepper Company — March 31, 2007- 2:48 pm
Thanks everyone, Lee tell Danny no problem…. Didn’t want anything in return to start with, Just enjoy..
I do need some Naga Sabi Bomb though so I can send in the photo!!!! I want the poster…lol… Let me know the cost..
TTYL
Comment fired by BLANE — March 31, 2007- 6:10 pm
Happy birthday Blane! Hope you enjoyed your presents
Comment fired by Jim Campbell — April 1, 2007- 9:49 am
Just got done opening gifts and let me say my wife is pretty sneaky…. A Special Thanks goes out to Paul (TBS) Jim. C and CaJohn…. Thank you so much for helping her out you did good…
I will make sure I thank each one of you personally…
Good night
Comment fired by BLANE — April 1, 2007- 10:27 pm
HBD Blane! Better late than never. How are things?
Comment fired by loco luna brian — April 2, 2007- 4:48 pm
Going good Brian, busy right now… Thanks for the warm wishes…. How are things with you?
Comment fired by BLANE — April 2, 2007- 6:48 pm