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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Prawn sandwich

Posted by petra08 on October 5, 2019 · 2 Comments 

Prawn Sandwich

Gothenburg, my home town, is the second largest city in Sweden. It has a lot to offer, city life, a charming old town, the sea, the largest amusement park in the Nordics and an archipelago just to mention a few things. One of my favorite Swedish summer foodie memories is from the Gothenburg archipelago and … Continue reading →

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That famous prawn sandwich

Posted by petra08 on March 6, 2012 · 1 Comment 

A lot of restaurants have a signature dish that will remain a favourite year after year. At Heaven23 at Gothia Towers in Gothenburg they took inspiration from Rhode Island on the US east coast for a king size prawn sandwich. Bigger is better was the thought and the name is simply King Size. This very … Continue reading →

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