More than a coffee break, fika is a Swedish cultural institution that blends socializing with snacking. It’s the true pause that refreshes.
Ferry, bus, and nature hike lead to beachside lunch
In a single trip we explored the archipelago by ferry, rode past a castle, and walked through a nature preserve to Kanaans Trädgårdscafé.
Vaxholm summer Sunday feels like a garden party
Largest and most populated of the islands in the Stockholm archipelago, Vaxholm also boasts an excellent summer outdoor cafe on a little cove.: Vaxholms Hembygdsgårds Café
Summer idylls in Stockholm’s archipelago
Getting away to the Stockholm archipelago is practically a birthright for Swedes, who get a guaranteed 25 vacation days a year.
In the land of great meatballs
Meatballs may be ubiquitous in Sweden. But our first task was to learn how to properly prepare and serve them.
Kebab pizza — it’s a Swedish thing
Popular Swedish pizzerias often a combination never considered in Naples. The kebab pizza is a mashup of lamajun, pizza, and kebabs!
In praise of the Prinsesstärta
The taste of Princess cake has haunted me for decades. Now that I am in Stockholm, I can eat my fill of the delicious confection.
Launching a Stockholm stay at the farmers market
Naturally, one of the first things we did after settling into our Airbnb was to visit the weekly farmers market in Stockholm.
Home might have tasted like this, if only…
This new cookbook, Irish Bakery, hints at what my family’s cooking might have been like if my grandmother had lived long enough.
Dining in the Dior fashion in Paris
Mathilde Favier may be Dior’s chic PR director, but her book on “Living Beautifully in Paris” includes some leads on affordable dining.