Swedish Traditions: Lucia
Lucia celebrations light up the dark … Friday, December 13th 2013
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Denim Dreams: the Swedish Jean Genius
- by Victoria Hussey
- 2 Dec 2013
Denim is a staple in wardrobes the world over and leading the way in the must-have jeans department? With Nudie Jeans, Cheap Monday and Acne, Swedish designer jeans are the only denim to be seen in. There’s no denying that denim is as popular as ever and no more so than in the capital of […]
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Nobel Prize: Winners 2013
- by Rebecca Martin
- 1 Dec 2013
In the heady days of Nobel week – YLC’s Judi Lembke sets out to educate, nay, inform our readers on just who will be receiving the esteemed Nobel Prizes from Royal hands in 2013. In years past everything from Bucky Balls to Doris Lessing being grumpy has made Nobel season a bit more interesting. But […]
Swedish Culture
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Celebrating Nobel Day: the YLC Guide
- by Rebecca Martin
- 1 Dec 2013
No invite to the Nobel Banquet yet? Starting to suspect you’ll be left organising festivities on your own? YLC’s Judi Lembke on how to create your own Nobel fun. Back when I worked for a well-known Swedish news outlet I was lucky enough to attend the Nobels twice and if I’m honest with you the […]
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Thanksgiving Supplies in Stockholm
- by YLC Stockholm
- 22 Nov 2013
Running around like a headless… chicken to get everything ready for Thanksgiving? Never fear – YLC has got the info on where you can buy your turkey and all the standard trimmings for the big dinner. Get your Turkey Day on in Stockholm!
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The YLC guide to a Stockholm Thanksgiving
- by YLC Stockholm
- 21 Nov 2013
YLC’s Amy Johansson on pilgrim selfies, potential potlucks and where to go if you are gagging for some pumpkin pie but find cooking just that little bit too much to stomach! I moved to Sweden two years – and two Thanksgivings – ago. Though I am mad for the winter holiday season in my new […]
Expat Cookbook
Recipe – Dajmkladdkaka (Daim Chocolate Cake)
- by Judi Lembke
- 15 Nov 2013
Daim, that magical crunchy, chocolately toffee bar that sometimes seems well worth a few cavities. If you’re a fan then this is the cake for you. What you need: The base: 200 g butter 200 g dark chocolate 4 large eggs 1 1/2 d. sugar 2 172 dl flour pinch of salt Cream topping: […]
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Recipe: Kokostoppar
- by Judi Lembke
- 15 Nov 2013
These delightful little nibbles are dead easy to make, so perfect for baking with the kids. You see how short this recipe is? We weren’t joking: this is just about as easy as it gets when it comes to baking so grab the three ingredients, pop on the oven and off you go! Preheat oven […]
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Recipe: Sarah Bernhardt cookies
- by Judi Lembke
- 15 Nov 2013
These cookies are a magical mix of chewy biscuit, creamy filling and a gently crunchy chocolate coating. They’re deceptively simple to make but if you get it right harps will play, birds will sing, poems will be written … and you’ll be feted from one end of your home to the other. Good luck! Named […]
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Recipe: Semla
- by Judi Lembke
- 15 Nov 2013
Originally eaten only on Shrove – Fat – Tuesday, Semla buns are a rare treat of pastry, almond paste and fluffy cream. The Protestant Reformation meant that Swedes stopped observing a strict fast during Lent and thus semla are usually available in Sweden from shortly after Christmas right up until Easter – although Shrove Tuesday […]