So after our fascinating little trip to the Carriage House, we decided that it was time to take advantage of that ethnic meal that we didnt get for dinner the night before. So we headed back to Solvang in search of lunch.
We ended up at
This was a quaint little restaurant that was jam packed with people, and we were there for the Smogasboard!
This was my first plate from the offerings. Ham, Turkey and Danish Cheese (which I enjoyed on some onion cheese bread), pickled cucumber, fruit, salad, potato salad, cole slaw, pickles and carrots. I did skip the pate, pickled herring, curried cauliflower and the pickled beets.
This was my second plate. Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, rice pilaf and red cabbage.
It turns out that we were seated right next to a quartet of guys from the car club so we all took turns taking pictures of each others group.
Then we decided to mosey down the street and enjoy some baked goods.
We settled on some Cheese Danish, Cinnamon pull apart, and coffee cake. But first I had to get me some Aebelskiver. What?
you ask? Well I would have said the same thing yesterday (well at the time yesterday). In researching where we should eat, I was checking Yelp on my phone. I came across a review, now this takes some explaining. Many of you probably have no idea who Huell Howser is, but in So Cal he is a local PBS Celebrity. He has had several TV shows all of which he goes all around the state and seeks out obscure and wonderful nooks and crannies of the natural beauty, local flavors and colorful folks. We have his shows on the TIVO and hes a lot of fun. So when I read the review of Solvang Restaurant that said, If Huell Howser tells me I need to get Aebelskiver at Solvang Restaurant, well who am I not to agree? I thought the same thing, but what are Aebleskiver? So I googled it and turns out that they are dome shaped pancakes served with powdered sugar and raspberry jam.
So with our other baked goods secured, we headed to Solvang Restaurant. They had a little walk up counter where you could order them togo.
This is how they are made while you can watch.
And these are the beautiful little pastries. They are light and fluffy, not too sweet, but the raspberry syrup/jam gave it just the right tangy flavor. This was almost too much, but I persevered and took one for the team by finishing them!
Next up, Dinner at the museum.