I thought it tasted faintly of taro. My wife said, no, it tasted of rice flower. It contains neither. Some web sites say it is made from konnyaku potatoes or sweet potatoes. Not exactly. It is made from konjac, also known as dragon’s tongue.

Star fruit has a very refreshing flavor, something between lemon and green apple. It is a little sharp for some, so it is often served with added sugar. The refreshing flavor goes well in drinks.

Gravlax is salmon cured with salt, sugar, and dill. It is a Scandanavian specialty. There are two good things about it: (1) It is delicious, and (2) It is easy to make.