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From: Ruth Barton <>
Subject: gammelost
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2003 21:35:44 -0700


Where might I be able to get some gammelost? I never met a cheese I didn't
like. Ruth




At 5:00 AM -0700 3/15/03, wrote:

>> BRUCE WROTE
>> I found gammelost in MerriamWebster's Unabridged Dictionary - note the
>> part "gammel" meaning "old" - so gammel norsk = old norse or old
>> norwegian -
>======================================
>BRUCE:
> I hope you get a chance to try some gammelost. There seem to be but two
>reactions to gammelost - intense dislike or great fondness. Of course, if
>you happen not to like it, there's always gjetost, a lovely sweet goat
>cheese.
>
>Willard
--
Ruth Barton

Westminster, VT

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