Pressgurka (Swedish Pickled Cucumbers)
Cukes – the freshest summer ingredient Are cucumbers underrated? It’s a big question to ask to start off a recipe post, I know. But it’s …
Cukes – the freshest summer ingredient Are cucumbers underrated? It’s a big question to ask to start off a recipe post, I know. But it’s …
The showstopper of all showstoppers Today’s recipe for a Swedish princess cake is a true showstopper, perfect for any special occasion. It’s traditionally eaten on …
Autumn or Fall? To start this post off with something only slightly related to the actual recipe – do you prefer calling it autumn or …
Valentine’s Day isn’t far off, which means it’s time to figure out a present for your loved one. But honestly, who needs chocolates or flowers or even gifts when you can bake them a cake?
As the weather gets colder, we start to crave comfort food. And comfort food for us means something hearty and filling, with a nice balance of protein, vegetables, and carbs.
We have talked a lot about Danish culture on this blog, particularly the word “hygge.” If you want to learn more, check out our blog post: “‘Hygge’ – Not Just For The Wintertime!”
February in Scandinavia is the season of Fastelavn and fastelavnsboller. In Denmark, this holiday is similar to Carnival and involves children dressing up in costumes and hitting barrels filled with candy.
December 13th is Saint Lucy’s Day (Luciadag), a Christian holiday that Scandinavia celebrates. It is an imported Swedish holiday in Denmark, so most of our traditions stem from Sweden.
There is no better meal in the cold autumn or winter than a hearty soup or stew – that’s just a fact! Something about it is just so satisfying and makes you feel happy even on the darkest of winter nights.