Fika for one

Posted by petra08 on June 2, 2022 · 6 Comments 

“Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues to share a cup of coffee (or tea) and a little something to eat.” The last time I … Continue reading →

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Sweden before the lock down

Posted by petra08 on November 17, 2020 · 2 Comments 

Norwegian Forrest Cat

There is a saying, and I am sure you heard it, don’t postpone to tomorrow what you can do today. It is great advice and I didn’t adhere to it when I postponed my trip to Sweden to see friends and family. In my defense I had no idea that a global pandemic was lurking, … Continue reading →

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Fifty six hours in Sweden

Posted by petra08 on January 21, 2019 · 7 Comments 

Sweden 2018

Fifty six hours in Sweden is never enough

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A very Swedish trip

Posted by petra08 on August 30, 2014 · 4 Comments 

It is funny when you are an expat. It was more than fourteen years ago since I left Sweden but it will always be home, just like the UK is home. I guess home is part of where you have your friends and where you are feeling comfortable and I figure I got the best … Continue reading →

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Cook it raw! At Jos Bar with Chef Ingemarsson

Posted by petra08 on June 11, 2014 · 2 Comments 

I like to explore all kinds of foods and I have read a few articles about raw food. The raw food I have previously tested was more a bit of grated vegetables with a dressing, nice but nothing too memorable. Social media is a great place to get inspiration and new ideas and I found … Continue reading →

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