Why this is called the Queen’s Jam I haven’t been able to find out. However, this jam made from equal parts blueberries and raspberries is delicious. The earliest recipe for
Author: Sofia
A favourite in the school canteen Mention Lapskojs to any Swede born before 1990 and their eyes glaze over with memories of childhood. It’s basically shredded beef brisket mixed into
Salt brisket or corned beef Well, salt brisket or corned beef may not be the first thing you think of when you’re talking about Swedish food, my thoughts are rather
A Danish delicacy even your enemy eats well The Swedes and Danes were fierce rivals for eight hundred years, and the neighbouring countries were practically constantly at war, until the
On every Swede’s hot dog Well, that may be a slight exaggeration, but this is a very popular relish used with various kinds of fast food. The name has nothing
As I’m writing this it’s the end of July and our local produce supplier have delivered some gorgeous carrots. We’re lucky enough to have a CSA farm in the neighbouring
Before the introduction of freezers and refrigeration this little dish was a common way to enjoy a creamy dessert. I remember my grandmother serving it as a weekend dessert
Roasties on steroids What is the ultimate roastie like? Well, it should be crunchy on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside. The Hasselback potato is all
Sunday roast A traditional Sunday roast is just about the most satisfying meal I can think of. There’s a pleasure in both cooking and eating it, and as it takes
Why make things more difficult? My grandmother Anna was a master cook, a trained professional who spent her working life as a cook and housekeeper and who managed to combine