The national flag of Sweden was adopted June 22, 1906. It has a rather unique design seeing that there are only three other nation flags (Kazakhstan, Palau and Ukraine) using the same color scheme. The Swedish national flag was adopted in 1906 and is, currently, one of four flags with a yellow and blue colorContinueContinue reading “The Swedish flag”
Tag Archives: Tradition and culture
The Swedish master chef
Seeing that he is an award-winning chef, author of several cook-books and the owner of multiple restaurants, one must say that Swedish chef Marcus Samuelsson has come a really long way. Marcus’s journey hasn’t always been easy or straight forward, wich can’t be said about his focus; to become a renowned chef. A renowned chefContinueContinue reading “The Swedish master chef”
Saffron buns for Advent
As the four Sundays of advent are getting closer many Swedes welcome the opportunity to bake “lussebullar” (in English saffron buns). Photo: ica.se However, saffron has a quite distinct flavor that people tend to either like or dislike. It is also an extremely expensive (as well as exclusive) spice, seeing that it takes over 150ContinueContinue reading “Saffron buns for Advent”
Emil in Lönneberga
This year marks the 60th anniversary for “Emil i Lönneberga” and the first book ever to be published about the blond Swedish boy. Astrid Lindgren’s character Emil Svensson, illustrated by Björn Berg This is Emil in Lönneberga Emil in Lönneberga is a story about a 5-year old boy living in the countryside farm Katthult, aContinueContinue reading “Emil in Lönneberga”
Feast of Lent
Fettisdagen, also known as Fat Tuesday, originates from the Christian “feast of Lent”. The purpose is to eat plenty of fat food before Easter. In Sweden Fettisdagen is celebrated some time between February 3:d and March 9:th, supposedly 40 days before Easter. Since Easter is eans it is celebrated some time between February 3:d -ContinueContinue reading “Feast of Lent”
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”
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