Looking at the subject of my daily blog posts on Facebook, it is easy to forget that my blog was supposed to be a travel blog, and the history was only a background. But life turned out differently 😉 It does not change the fact that travelling is still a very important part of my life (temporarily, thanks to my triplets, I only travel on the map), and food is an important part of these travels. In each country, you can find local culinary gems. In Sweden, such a “gem” is Surströmming, fermented herring. The third Thursday of August is traditionally the Day of Fermented Herring (Swedish: Surströmmingspremiären), when the season starts, which lasts roughly till the first half of September. I tried this herring as well.
Posts Tagged With: Swedish customs
Saint Lucy’s Day
13 December is a special day in Sweden. On this day Saint Lucy’s Day is celebrated (Sankta Lucia) and is accompanied by specific celebrations.
Categories: Misc
Tags: Christmas, Christmas in Sweden, glögg, Gothenburg, lussebullar, mulled wine, Poland, Poles in Gothenburg, Poles in Sweden, saffron buns, Saint Lucy, Saint Lucy's Day, Sweden, Swedish customs
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Swedish Christmas
Christmas is over… In order to keep the Christmas spirit for a little longer I’ll describe my holidays in Sweden. It was my first non-Polish Christmas and I have to admit I liked it.
Before you ask let me just say that there was no snow. It started to snow on the way to the airport and covered everything very quickly. My girlfriend comes from Mariefred, a small town 30 mins by train from Stockholm so it is in the south and apparently snow does not fall until beginning of year. But I guess it’s time to start the post. Continue reading
Categories: Misc
Tags: Äggost, Christmas, Fika, Julmust, Mariefred, Poland, Poles in Sweden, Sweden, Swedish cuisine, Swedish customs
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