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Monday, August 16, 2010

Another Mystery Photo - Random # 3

Remember this mystery photo from a post last week ...

Greece 217, edited

There were guesses for tamarind (close), vanilla, almonds, macadamias, and a few others that I've forgotten, but the correct answer (guessed by Natalia at Gatti Fili e Farina) was carob.

Interested in knowing a little bit more about carob?  You can find some useful information here in Wikipedia.

And now for another mystery photo.  Clue  - I took this photo at La Boqueria market in Barcelona.

Barcelona 143, edited

Do have a guess, and leave your answer in a comment.

I am submitting this post to the Two for Tuesdays blog hop.
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13 comments:

  1. ClareAugust 16, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    It looks like a pile of feet to me, nothing I'd ever want to eat!

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  2. Couscous & ConsciousnessAugust 16, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    Hi Clare - it does rather look like lots of feet, doesn't it. Apparently they are very yummy - quite a delicacy - I haven't had the opportunity to try them, but I think I would if I got the chance.
    Sue

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  3. a moderate lifeAugust 17, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    Sue! The carob was a surprise to me! Very cool! I didn't know they grew it in Greece! This picture, I want to say its sea cuccumers or those tiny little sea anemones. It so looks of animal origin! I love all the new stuff I am learning on your blog! Thanks for posting on the two for tuesday recipe blog hop! :) HUGS! Alex@amoderatelife

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  4. Heather S-GAugust 18, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    No way. I was positive it was tamarind! It looks exactly like it!!! Sheesh ;) LOL. Okay, I've seen these before...and read about them...but cannot remember what they are for the life of me. Looking forward to find out! Thanks for sharing with Two for Tuesdays again...love this series!

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  5. JoanneAugust 18, 2010 at 12:33 AM

    Mmm carob.

    I've having a total mind freeze when it comes to this picture...I'll get back to you!

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  6. PennyAugust 18, 2010 at 1:50 AM

    I haven't a clue! But you know I will be back to find out.

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  7. ArnoldAugust 18, 2010 at 3:35 AM

    Chicken feet with serious ingrown toenails is about the closest I can get ;-) I will just have to come back to get the real answer.

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  8. ChristyAugust 18, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    No idea at all, I even made the picture big but it didn't help at all!
    Fun Two for Tues. link - thanks!

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  9. Hunger and ThirstAugust 18, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    I love this game, it's so much fun. I know that I'm often guilty of not knowing what a food looks like while it's growing. What is it this week, turmeric root would be my stab in the dark. Thanks for bringing your mystery food to Two for Tuesday.

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  10. Alaskan Dave Down UnderAugust 18, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Fossilized troll toes?

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  11. Couscous & ConsciousnessAugust 18, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Hey everyone - thanks for visiting and having a guess - there are some pretty good and also hilarious guesses there - keep them coming. I am having so much fun with these photos, and I'm pleased that you are all enjoying them too.
    Sue

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  12. AnonymousAugust 19, 2010 at 3:23 AM

    Barnacles?

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  13. Couscous & ConsciousnessAugust 24, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Anonymous - yes you are right they are barnacles. Goose barnacles, or gooseneck barnacles, also known as percebes to the Spanish.

    View this post for more info and a new mystery photo http://couscous-consciousness.blogspot.com/2010/08/another-mystery-photo-random-4.html

    Sue

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