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Första Maj!

Första Maj is a big holiday in Sweden. If you live in Sweden you likely have the day off today and it is considered a “red day”. It is the International Workers’ Day. The first May is the International Women’s Day of the Workers’ Movement celebrated since 1890 on the […]

Pork Loin with Mushroom and Brie Sauce

This is such an easy and delicious meal. It’s quick and easy to serve during the week but luxurious enough to eat for a special occasion. It’s a hearty and warm meal that is really perfect for a cool and cozy day. My daughter’s favorite cheese is brie so it […]

Swedish Word of the Week | Grön

The Swedish Word of the Week this week is grön. Grön means green in Swedish and I thought it was an appropriate word for the week as we have experienced so much rain. Everything outside is sure to be a nice lush green by the end of the week. Sweden […]

Swedish Word of the Week | Påskkärringer

This should be a fun one to explain. Since we just celebrated Easter I thought we should learn a word that has to do with Easter traditions in Sweden. I chose this word because we do not have anything like this in the U.S. Påskkärringer=Easter Witch An ancient popular tale […]

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Swedish Word of the Week::: Vår

Tomorrow we celebrate the first day of spring! And so that is our Swedish word of the week this week! Vår is the Swedish word for spring. This time of year is much anticipated in Sweden. Winters are hard and long. Much of the country endures darkness most of the […]

Swedish Word of the Week | Lagom

*This post contains affiliate links. Purchasing them here from my blog is no extra cost to you but I do earn a commission that helps in the cost of running this blog. Thanks for your support! It’s time again for our Swedish Word of the Week! (SWOW) This week we […]

Swedish Word of the Week | Semla

Oh yum! Semla is our SWOW, Swedish Word of the Week, and it is a delicious one! Semla=Sweet bun A Semla is a sweet bun spiced with cardamom that has been divided in half and filled with a dollop of marsipan (almond paste) and then filled to the brim with […]

Swedish Word of the Week | Mysig

Today we are going to learn one of my most favorite Swedish words, mysig. It’s an especially nice word on a cold, winter day like today. mysig=cozy Being cozy is such an important state to be in Sweden, especially during the harsh winter months. A great way to be mysig […]

Kladdkaka | Swedish Chocolate Goey Cake

The “kladdkaka” is probably the Swedish equivalent to the American brownie. Who doesn’t love them?! I don’t think I’ve ever met a Swede “tacka nej” to kladdkaka. This Swedish treat is rich, gooey, and chocolatey. It is usually served with a dollop of homemade whipped cream or ice cream. You […]