The only problem with this marvelous golden oil is that is beyond gross and disgusting. Words can not even describe how foul it tastes. Why would I voluntarily expose my mouth and tastebuds to something so nasty then? Well, let me tell you.
My husband, bless his pig-valve-heart, is somewhat of a health nut. In a very positive way of course. He takes his vitamines, loves fruit and vegetables, doesn't have much of a sweet tooth, goes to the gym regularly, loves his Gary Fisher bike and so on. HE is the one that is crazy enough to drink cod liver oil.
The other day he asked me to get him another bottle of it when I went to the store. "No problem", I thought, "it's great that he's so healthy, as long as I don't have to drink it." Little did I know....
There are 2 different kinds of cod liver oil here: the regular kind and then the kind with added lemon flavor, which, by the way, is still not enough to tempt me. I couldn't remember for sure which kind he prefers, but for some reason I vaguely remembered something about "the lemon doesn't make a difference, it still doesn't taste very good." So, I just got the regular kind.
Later that evening, my husband kindly reminded me that he does indeed prefer the lemon flavored cod liver oil. So much for my vague memory. "Well, that just sucks. I spent $15 on a bottle of cod liver oil that will just be wasted." My husband, having completed his training in being frugal, assured me, however, that he will still drink it anyways. Since I'd already bought it and all. How's that for making me feel bad.
My tendency to speak before thinking got me in trouble again: "Well, dear, I feel really bad for you, so since I was the one who bought the wrong kind, I'll take a tablespoon a day as well. Just to help you get through the bottle quicker." Why in the world would I say something so stupid? Now I'm committed to tasting this rotten oil every day for a very long time (it's a pretty big bottle.) The only comfort is that at least it is really healthy.
Lesson learned today: close your eyes and plug your nose when taking cod liver oil. Also, keep a glass of something sweet tasting close by to wash it down with.
3 comments:
Yuck! You brave woman! Hopefully you will be rewarded with extremely good health this fall because of your daring efforts.
Strangely enough my hubby and kids LOVE their daily dose of cod liver oil. I think I am generous just to allow them to keep it in my refrigerator.
Grattis med dagen, kjære! 29, ikke sant? Var det jeg visste....Skål! Ta deg en ekstra slurk tran, hehe. Vi dyppet en skje i jordbærsyltetøy da jeg var liten før grusomheten ble tvunget ned.
Oh boy! That just sounds gross! Good luck with the bottle beging empty this year.
After scouring the internet for some tasty cod liver oil recipes, the only one I came up with is the following recipe for
"Susan's Dog Cookies"
3 1/2 c Whole wheat flour
1/2 c Powdered milk
2 ts Cod liver oil
1 1/2 c Beef or chicken bouillon
3 c Rolled oats
1/2 c Bacon grease
2 Eggs
Combine all ingredients into a sticky dough. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto
ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 325'F. for 50 minutes. Cool on rack and
store in plastic bag. Makes about 30.
MMMMM. Maybe you're right about the yuckyness of the stuff. I wonder if my dog would eat these?
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