Jan 27, 2012 // Season of the semla (and glasses)
Let me introduce something very Scandinavian: the semla. It’s a kind of pastry made from wheat buns spiced with cardamom. You slice the top of and put it aside, then hollow out the bottom part. Mix the scooped out bread with milk and almond paste, fill the bun with the mix, put whipped cream on
Jul 23, 2011 // Norway
I don’t know if you’ve heard about what happened in Norway yesterday. A huge bomb went off in central Oslo (capital) killing 7 people and only a few hours later over 80 people were shot to death at a youth camp on a small island nearby. They’re still searching for people so the numbers are
Mar 14, 2011 // So lucky
Mother Earth seem to be really going after Japan right now. I thought Haiti and Christchurch were enough, and then this happens. Massive earthquake –> huge tsunami –> failing nuclear plants –> waking volcano. Every time I turn on the TV or go online it seem to be getting worse Things like these really remind
Jun 30, 2010 // Sweden Rock 2010 – the music
I figured the music deserved an entry of its own. I realise not many people will recognise or like these bands but… well, I saw them live and I want to write about them. So suck it up Alestorm How can you not like a band that plays pirate metal? I was looking forward to
Jun 18, 2010 // Sweden Rock Festival 2010
I don’t know if anyone’s noticed, but I’ve been away on vacation for a while! The whole last week was spent at the other side of the country, at Sweden Rock Festival! It’s one of the biggest festivals in Sweden and it’s dedicated entirely to rock and metal music. We took the bus to Markus’
Nov 24, 2009 // Reindeer overdose
I’ve thought a lot about reindeer lately. It started with an exciting new project at work involving said animal (I’ll show you later when it’s done). The project hasn’t officially started yet but I already have a whole herd running around in my head. Waving their antlers around and pooping in the corners and what
Jun 20, 2009 // Happy Midsummer!
This weekend we celebrate Midsummer here in Sweden. It’s the biggest and most important holiday we have (after Christmas). This is the weekend when we raise Maypoles and dance around them, eat herring and boiled potatoes and party out in the green nature all night long while drinking ourselves absolutely wasted. All in the light
