I am a Wisconsinite of fractionally Norwegian descent currently living in London after spending two years in Japan. That’s where I am a viking started, as an exploration of Japanese local food cultures and customs. The title referred to the Japanese loan word vaikingu, which roughly translates as “all-you-can-eat buffet,” and also to my ethnicity and my exploratory approach to food, drink, and life in general.
Now, I am a viking continues with a rather different theme, but one still appropriate to the title: Danish craft beer and traditional food. Here in London, I’ve taken a job selling artisanal ales and lagers from Danish microbreweries, which has quickly developed into a fascination with Denmark’s brewing scene in general, as well as its idiosyncratic cuisine and culture.
This is a celebration and an exploration of Denmark through its food and drink. Herring, akvavit, rye bread, hand-blown glassware, remoulade, open-faced sandwiches, pork, and of course, beer shall feature prominently. Skål!
Here is an alphabetized list of other warrior cultures, which you may or may not have already seen, courtesy of wikipedia:
Amazons
Ashigaru
Berserker
Cheema
Dog soldier
Eagle warrior
Ghazw
Gladiator
Hersir
Hoplite
Hwarang
Impi
Jatt
Jaguar warrior
Janissary
Knight
Kshatriya
Ansar
Montenegrins
Ninja
Odin Brotherhood
Phalangite
Persian Immortals
Pirates
Pronoia
Rajput
Ronin
Sacred Band of Carthage
Samurai
Shieldmaiden
Spahi
Sohei
Timariots
Uhlan
Valkyries
Xia
Yamabushi
Hello Sarah (?)
I wonder if you would be kind enough to sample my pies and offer your opinion of them to your readers. Please check my website and choose for yourself which pies interest you, then let me know and I will happily send you them, one of each if you wish.
My shop is in Kyoto and I am trying to find customers in Kyushu; browsing Fukuoka Now is how I found your blog.
For your information, the pies are made, frozen and sent by Sagawakyubin all over Japan, arriving usually within two days of ordering.
There must be lots of Brits, Aussies and Kiwis in Kyushu who are craving for a meat pie. My American-style Apple & Cinnamon pie, however, is the best seller by far. Everybody and their dog likes the Apple & Cinnamon.
Gerry O’Donnell
Oh man, I was looking for a ripping guitar solo. So much for the utility of google. But I do like your picture of that pint of beer at that English pub. Yum.
Nice blogging, and great Burma pics bring back some memories! After my very cursory inspection of your pages, I couldn’t quite figure out exactly where you are based but I think you might like the fine real ales (4 of which are very real, I mean rare – think Adnams, here in Japan) being served in The Three Kings, in Daimyo, Fukuoka. Happy hour is 6-8pm I think, and the price is ¥600 compared to the usual ¥800. Mondays off.
Just in case you hadn’t heard!! Yum, Yum, and Happy New Year to you all, I’m going there now!
P.S. I’m just a fan of their beers, nothing more! Ale Shangri-La in Fukuoka!
Just testing my own avatar!