The Last Word on Lutefisk: True Tales of Cod and Tradition My best book? Maybe. The book, which covers the history, humor, and tradition of this uniquely festive food, was a finalist in the non-fiction category of the Minnesota Book Awards. It also earned the Merit Award for Excellence in Book Publishing in the Humorous and First-Book-as-a-Publisher categories. This award is from the Minnesota Independent Publishers Association. I went to the Lofoten Islands above the Arctic Circle in Norway. This is one of the world’s great fisheries. I caught cod and learned about the industry that is the foundation of lutefisk. I returned to the States and ate lutefisk across the country—and lived to tell about it! Along the way, I gathered the most comprehensive collection of facts, fiction, and folklore surrounding this simple fish with the unforgettable scent. The Last Word on Lutefisk: True Tales of Cod and Tradition is a historical account of this colorful lutefisk tradition mixed with homespun tales, humor, tours, poetry, lyrics—even lutefisk cheers! In The Last Word on Lutefisk, you will find: Old country travel and lutefisk lore Tales of Norse fishermen—and great color photographs Why lye is used in soaking the fish Secrets of making your own superior lutefisk (really!) Why lutefisk does not build character—it reveals it A directory of the finest lutefisk dinners in North America A taste of both culture and culinary traditions, The Last Word on Lutefisk invites you to partake in this peculiar, exuberant Scandinavian feast To purchase The Last Word on Lutefisk, click here.   Gary Legwold glegwold@lutefisk.com (612) 926-1877 "Ideas Need Words" Back Home Page © Copyright 2004 Gary Legwold and Conrad Henry Press. All rights reserved.