Posts Tagged ‘Sweden’
Foodie Underground: Scandinavian Takeover
Covered the Scandinavian food trend over on EcoSalon today. Love to see Swedish food making its way around the globe… I’ll take a fika any day.
Notice how any recent mention of fare from Sweden, Norway and Denmark also denotes how a Scandinavian food trend is quickly making its way into all kinds of food markets?
Why it’s taken so long for Scandinavian fare to hit the global market is beyond me, but with simple, down to earth ingredients, in the time of slow food movements and a return to more classic, traditional recipes, the timing for Viking-inspired recipes makes sense. Point being, Scandinavian inspired recipes are going to be hot this year, and you’d better prepare yourself.
Growing up with a Swedish mother and annual trips to visit my family have certainly impacted the way that I cook, and for a while now, I’ve been drooling over Kalle Bergman’s Huffington Post column, every time thinking to myself, “I need to be writing that.” Well, now’s the time.
Here’s your quick and dirty guide to everything you need to know to staying on top of the Scandinavian food trend.
Read the full article (+ recipes) here.
Glad Lucia!
One of my favorite days in December…
Went all out and made a saffran cake with almond paste. Recipe here.
Sundays in December…
… are for Advent. Swedish style.
More over on Inspirational Mittemellan, including my favorite Christmas recipe.
Bikes: Sweden Gets It
The “No Ridiculous Car Trips” campaign in Malmö. Smart. American cities: take note.
[Via: Grist]
Friday Photo: Swedish Autumn
This time of year equals serious Sweden cravings. Fresh, brisk air, cool afternoon walks, morning fika with warm coffee and baked goods, a pair of rainboots by the door, a weekend to pick chantrelles out in the country… the list goes on. So to kill (or feed, I can’t decide which) my homesickness, today’s Friday Photo gets a whole album. Njut!
Friday Photo: Glad Midsommar!
It’s Sweden’s official celebration of midsommar this weekend, which is of course leading to major withdrawal symptoms for me. Pickled herring, potatoes and plenty of Aquavit are key players in celebrating the return of the sun during this ultimate of traditions. And of course the never-setting sun. So it’s off to listen to Monica Zetterlund and dream of sitting around a table in the Swedish countryside singing “helan går.”
Fat Tuesday a la Sweden: Semlor
You think bright color bead necklaces and crazy carnival outfits are what Fat Tuesday is all about? Think again.
In Sweden there’s a different tradition, and it carries on all the way from January to March: semlor. A semla (plural: semlor) are wheat-flour bun filled with almond paste and topped with whipped cream and powdered sugar; the perfect combination for fending off the cold of winter. Traditionally eaten on Fat Tuesday, now you can find them in Swedish pastry shops and bakeries from the beginning of January onwards.
Or you can make your own. Here’s a great recipe to bring all the semla goodness right into your own home. I know what I’m doing tonight!
Want more semla stats and fun facts? Check out this great article on the Swedish baked good by my friend Lola Akinmade on Intelligent Traveler.
[Photo: Per Ola Wiberg]
Greening Your Kitchen: Cocoon
Bringing fresh herbs into your kitchen not only means you’ll have a delectable choice of seasonings, but it also allows you to bring some greenery inside. In fact, I’ve got overflowing pots of thyme, basil and rosemary surrounding my cooking space. But they could probably use a sleek organization system like this one.
Swedish designer Måns Salomonsen has created this ingenious design, called Cocoon, that puts a focus on healthy eating, placing your fruits and herbs all in the same place. Check out more pictures of the design here.
Of course until this beautiful design becomes available, you can still make your own herb garden, and all it entails is a nice looking pot, a few herb plants and some planting soil. Here are some easy to follow directions on re-nest.
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