What is surströmming? And, is foul-smelling fermented herring more than just an online trend? The above questions are trending far...
The unifying spirit of Scandinavia is on full display with the region’s love of the traditional spirit Aquavit. But what...
When it comes to traditional Scandinavian snack options, it’s hard to go wrong with a mixture of fresh cheeses. Here...
Swedish fish are a popular treat around the world. We’re not talking about the vibrant fish you find in lakes,...
Background: Norwegian troll cream (trollkrem) Norwegian troll cream is usually made on New Year’s Eve. Served up in fancy glasses...
Background: Norwegian Christmas cookies (serinakaker) This Scandinavian recipe is very popular in Norway at Christmas time. And don’t be surprised...
Background: Caramel almond cake (toscakaka) While this caramel almond cake is well-known for being a Swedish delight, it’s also popular...
Background: Swedish beef stew (kalops) Swedish beef stew has been a favourite in Sweden since around the 1800s, so it’s...
Background: Swedish Hasselback potatoes The name of this dish derives from the Stockholm restaurant, Hasselbacken, where it is believed the...
Background: Rice pudding with cherry sauce (risalamande) In Denmark it’s known as ‘risalamande’, which stems from the French name, ‘riz...