Foreign tourists visiting in August say that crayfish parties are the closest a Swede gets to really letting loose. Nowhere is the crayfish so ardently worshipped as in Sweden and August and September offer opportunities to sample the delicacy in the U.S.. More»

Easter food in Sweden ..lamb, an Easter smorgasbord or salmon of any kind. Here a delicious salmon pudding. More»

Pepparkakor - regular ginger snaps; strongly addictive and a classic. White gingersnaps. Ice chocolate. Knäck. Not without my wiener nougat! Saffron pears. More»

Whether you call it 'Fettisdag,' Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday or Mardis Gras, if you're in Sweden (or anywhere in Scandinavia) you celebrate with a 'semla' or 'fettisdagsbulle.' More»

Fastlagsbulle, hetvägg or fettisdagsbulle - "Kärt barn har många namn" / A loved child goes under many names ... More»

A staple for the Swedish 'smorgasbord' a global delicacy and not that hard to make yourself... More»

Any of the four Sundays of Advent is a perfect excuse for putting together your own party. More»

Deliciously Swedish summer mixes with seafood or smoked meat: Skagen, Old Man's Mix and Suovas. Perfect for a late snack, a light lunch or an appetizer for steamy afternoons in the summer of 2020. More»

Make your own Easter candy and make yourself popular among both big and small. More»

Not to forget our important traditions, today is Waffle Day in Sweden. End of March brings out the urge for waffles in Swedes, a sweet tradition created through, well, a mispronunciation. More»

Nowhere is the crayfish so ardently worshipped as in Sweden. Part of the reason is purely gastronomic. In flavor, the rare Swedish crayfish surpasses its relatives in other countries. More»

Midsommar isn't Midsummer without its traditions, but a few tasty additions to the smorgasbord keep the celebration fresh and delicious. More»

March 25 is Waffle Day vaaffeldagen, the day for eating waffles ... waffles with whipped cream and jam are being served almost anywhere you go. Now for the de luxe versions. More»

What would a Swedish Christmas – not to mention Lucia – be without saffron? More»

Celebrating Kanelbullens dag is easy and quite gratifying ... More»