photo by Britt-Marie Sohlström, April 30, 2011 in Böle, Jamtland, Sweden We are coming to the close of another long weekend. The last one was for Easter and this time it’s Valborgsmässoafton on April 30th. It’s a song, speech, and bonfire-filled ringing in of spring named for Saint Walburga. And it flows right into the […]
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Linda: Your recipe for ostakaka spoke about your farmor living at Lanyon Iowa. My mother went to the Lanyon school growing…
Mary Sjogren: My mother made ostekaka and I really disliked it as a child, but tastes change, so I will give it…
Karen sue hayden: Very good. I make mine with almond milk to cut the cholesterol. Made it for years. Turns out every tiime,…
Linda: In summer it's popular to have fresh green pea soup. You just don't need to soak the peas, only add…
Zee: I made this yesterday and it was quite enjoyable. I’m confused how cakey your crust looks because mine just looked…
Martin Eldred: My grandmother (immigrant) and mother both often broiled/baked their köttbullar for the very reasons you described. Their recipe is also…
Gerald Swanson: Just found your blog. I'm an American, Swedish Grandfathers, and trying to get in touch with my inner Scandinavian. That…
Ann: my nana made swedish meatballs and also she made her own pickles and beets!
Ann: My nana was Swedish and her parents came from Sweden. She used to make Krep Krockers and really good cream…
@ZeeJacob: I love this tradition. We can't bring back the tubes (those Scandis love low impact packaging, which I think is…
BossMama: We have these berries here in Newfoundland too. The locals call them Partridge Berries and they grow wild in the…
Mindy Daines: Hi Maia, Just found your blog spot! I am from Cache Valley. My daughters danced in the ballet company with…
Dawn Andersson: Dawn Andersson Can't wait to try this recipe. We live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but our Farfar and Farmor moved here…
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