Category Archives: Tradition and culture

Chefs, food and pastry

Ever heard of “the Swedish chef” from Sesame Street? He’s hilarious but I’m not sure he can really cook. At least not as well as the Swedish chefs that I admire and who are well known all over the world. Famous Swedish chefs Marcus Samuelsson – Swedish chef working in New York where he’s theContinueContinue reading “Chefs, food and pastry”

The Royal Family

Sweden has been a monarchy for more than a thousand years, with approximately seventy kings ruling during this time. The present king, Carl XVI Gustaf, was inaugurated in 1973 and is the 74:th regent on the throne. The Royal Hignesses: King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia Photo: newsner.com The Swedish king is of FrenchContinueContinue reading “The Royal Family”

Pickled herring and snaps

In Sweden there is an old tradition of having “sill and nubbe”, or pickled herring and snaps, at Christmas. The same actually goes for Easter and Midsummer as well, as the food and beverages are very similar during these three holidays). “Sill” and “nubbe” is pickled herring and snaps, or a shot (e. g vodka).ContinueContinue reading “Pickled herring and snaps”

December holidays

There are three major holidays in December that many both love and cherish. The cold and dark winter season is lit up by candles, outdoor lighting and Advent stars. Four sundays of Advent Advent is latin and means arrival. It is a celebration of the arrival of Jesus, and also a time to prepare forContinueContinue reading “December holidays”

Swedish Midsommar

Come rain or come sun, Midsommarafton is by far one of the most celebrated dates during the year. This post contains a commercial link In the middle of June almost all Swedes (myself included) celebrate the happening of “Sommarsolståndet”, which occurrs when night and day are the exact same length. With a pick-nick basket inContinueContinue reading “Swedish Midsommar”