Berry picking in Sweden: this is what you need to know
Today I will tell you all about berry picking in Sweden. One of the awesome things about Sweden in the summer is that you can pick delicious berries and better yet: put them straight into your mouth. Believe me, once you have tasted the real blueberries as they grow here in nature, you really don’t want the farmed berries anymore. In the summer and early autumn, picking berries is one of my favorite activities and I try to spend every free hour I have in nature and come home with at least one container full of berries. In this article I will tell you more about the most common berries…
What is a fika? Find it out here!
What is a fika?
Fika in Stockholm: my 5 favorite places
Looking for a nice place for a fika in Stockholm? That’s not very difficult. The Swedes love drinking coffee, conviviality and cozy cafes. A place for a fika is never far away. However, the fika is less than a coffee break at work or wherever you are at the time. The fika stands for relaxing, catching up with others and enjoying the pleasures of life. You sometimes do a fika twice a day, in the morning and in the afternoon. These are my favorite places in Stockholm for a fika! Curious what a fika is? Then read this article “what is fika?“. Hey! My name is Antonette and I have…
A super simple Swedish smörgåstårta recipe: DIY the easy way!
I regularly get asked by readers followers if I would like to share typical Swedish recipes. Although I’m not a star in the kitchen, I do enjoy trying new things. At Easter I made a smörgåstårta (pronounced: smurgostorta) or a bread cake or pie. In order to make this pie you don’t need an oven and you don’t need much time. I’m sharing my recipe for a smörgåstårta for dummies with you because if I can do it, you can too! Hej hej! My name is Antonette and in 2023 I moved from The Netherlands to Sweden. On my website, you will only find firsthand information, written by a local.…
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