Posted December 17th, 2010by holly@husetNo Comments »
Scandinavian Holiday treats are a must in our kitchen, so we thought we’d share some of the most traditional recipes we know during this wonderful time of year. Try one or try them all to get an idea of what our friends and family are baking this holiday season.
Lussekatter (Saffron Buns) – Fragrant Lussekatter – a sure sign that Christmas is on the way in Sweden:
1 1/4 cups milk, 2 tsp. saffron, 3 Tbs baker’s yeast, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 stick of butter, 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1 egg and 1/2 tsp salt, raisins for decoration.
Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Crumble the yeast in a big bowl. Melt the butter and add the milk and make sure the mixture is about 100 degrees F. Pour …
Posted December 6th, 2010by holly@husetNo Comments »
Get ready for Christmas the Scandinavian way!
Whether you like traditional red, green and white, or something modern and trendy, implementing a little bit of Scandinavia into your holiday adornments can be as simple as single candlestick. Check out the images below for some inspiration.
Today is one of the most anticipated days of the year for all of Scandinavia. The longest day of the year and the celebration of the light is the most celebrated day in Sweden, Norway and Denmark ever over Christmas. Scandinavians celebrate the summer solstice (the longest day of the year) with festivals full of music, dancing, lights, flowers, pickled herring, aquavit, and lovely girls running around with crowns of flowers in their hair.
According to Midsummer Festival website, “the summer solstice celebration has its roots in pre-Christian practices and is a day when the spirits of nature join the human community to rejoice in the long days of summer. Midsummer was originally a fertility festival with many customs and rituals associated with nature and with the hope for a …
Easter has a number of things in common with Chrsitmas in Sweden. Easter cards are sent, Easter decorations are hung up and homes are decorated with little chicks, hens and roosters.
The home glows with yellow, which is so typical for Easter. There is no tree to decorate but people do put up Easter branches decorated with feathers in vibrant colors.
And of course we can’t forget the eggs! In Sweden children are given eggs made of paper that can be opened and filled with candy. Food plays a central role in most Swedish festivities and Easter is no exception. Lamb is eaten on Easter (which is what we’re having), some herring, eggs and maybe a little schnapps.
Something a little unique in Sweden is that the children dress up …
Christmas is celebrated throughout Scandinavia on the evening of December 24th. It is widely regarded as the most sacred holiday where families and relatives meet in their homes and celebrate. Besides the customary Christmas tree and presents under it, it is the traditional Julbord that is at the center of attention for most Scandinavians. A delicious home made protein rich feast that takes several days to prepare and has its roots in the Norse celebration of midvinterblot…
Many restaurants in the larger cities of Scandinavia serve Julbord during the month of December and they are well worth a visit if you ever get a chance. If you want to get a taste of the Scandinavian Christmas you can also make your own Julbord. Here are some of our …
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Scandinavian Holiday treats are a must in our kitchen, so we thought we’d share some of the most traditional recipes we know during this wonderful time of year. Try one or try them all to get an idea of what our friends and family are baking this holiday season.
