Simple rowan berry jelly

Simple rowan berry jelly

If the tree is full of rowan berries, winter will be full of snow, according to an old saying. On such a berry-rich year, why not take a few of them for yourself to make rowanberry jelly? I’ve been recommended to wait until the first frost to pick the rowan...
Breaded apples from 18th century

Breaded apples from 18th century

Apple season! Are you tired yet of thinking of new ways of turning these delicious fruits into pies, purées, and pastries? Then, what better way to celebrate them than to try out this recipe from the 18th-century cookbook. These breaded apples come from the cookbook...
Swedish raspberry ribbons

Swedish raspberry ribbons

These cookies have a wealth of names both in Swedish and in English. In Sweden, they are known as wienerstänger, syltsnittar, hallonsnittar, or skurna syltkakor. Some of the names I’ve encountered in English include Scandinavian raspberry ribbons, Swedish...
Swedish Christmas Box Giveaway

Swedish Christmas Box Giveaway

*Please note, the giveaway is now closed. You’re very welcome to comment but will no longer be entered into the drawing. You can always check out Skansen’s webshop to find many of the lovely things included.* When times are dark, I get especially grateful...
Win an “all-you-need” Swedish baking kit

Win an “all-you-need” Swedish baking kit

*Please note: the competition has ended.* Times are tough for small businesses at the moment — tougher than usual. I went on at supportive shopping spree at one of my favorite places in Stockholm, Aeter & Essencefabriken. Now, I’ll share the bounty with one...