A classic A classic on the Swedish Christmas buffet, as well as those for Easter and Midsummer and – as far as I’m concerned – any time inbetween.
Category: Swedish Traditional
The traditional Swedish kitchen is based mainly around pork, fish and root vegetables. Regional dishes from the south feature more eggs and wheat, whilst those from the north frequently uses meat from moose and game, rye and barley.
A creamy delight. Ostkaka is an old dish that has been eaten since, at leaset, medieval times. It’s mentioned in the literature in the 16th century, but most likely it’s
L Many would consider salmon a luxury food today, but it wasn’t always that way in Sweden. My grandfather, who was born in the north of Sweden 1911, wasn’t too
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
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
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
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