There is a slight chance that I think a little too much with
my stomach when selecting books. No,
I’ve not partaken in the paperback sandwich, nor the roast hardcover… well not
recently. What I’m referring to is the
subject matter of various books and in particular this book about delicious
eels.
I find a book about eels and all I can think about is wonderful
smoked eel sandwiches (on rye bread of course) and how I’m a bit disappointed
that I’ve never tried any Italian eel dishes.
Japanese restaurants also come to mind as the Japanese are quite fond of
the slippery fish and it is something I will order when eating Japanese. I’m also reminded of a can of eel that I
recently purchased at an Asian supermarket here in Victoria. I couldn’t resist and… yep, never again.
I was talking to some neighbours about catching and smoking
some eels a few months back (… some of my neighbours are also fond of the eel),
which is something we’ve never progressed with after that brief discussion on
the street. I once tried to find Jellied
eels in the East End of London but my friends (a vegan and a vegetarian) were
unable to assist with my search (…they did try). I also remember seeing eels for sale on the
side of the road in Germany… and talking about Germany, who can forget the Tin
Drum eel scene:
My eel memories and thoughts are numerous and plentiful. So when I find a book about eels, all of this
goes through my head in a matter of seconds.
Do I pick the book the up? You
betcha.
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