A Swedish Christmas with English friends

Posted by petra08 on December 27, 2014 · 13 Comments 

Christmas is a holiday that brings joy but it can also bring stress. I decided many years ago that Christmas should be relaxing and fun. This year so much has happened. I was thinking about friends, new friends, we have meet so many, old friends, so dear to me. Our move this year to the … Continue reading →

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Meatball Sunday!

Posted by petra08 on May 22, 2013 · 4 Comments 

I woke up and after having thought a little about it decided that I wanted meatballs for dinner. I am not sure why but I needed something comforting. When I was young I ate meatballs with mash potato, lingonberry jam, gravy , pickle cucumber and a salad. I decided to make something that took me … Continue reading →

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It was a very Merry Christmas!

Posted by petra08 on December 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

The build up before Christmas was so long somehow this year. It could have been the German Christmas market perhaps, I was there on December 1st already. The good thing is that when Christmas finally arrived I was truly ready, or so I thought until I realized I was one present short! Nothing that could not be … Continue reading →

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Veg studded meatballs

Posted by petra08 on December 14, 2012 · 2 Comments 

For me, food is not only about flavor, even if this is very important, but also textures. The other day I really had a bit of a craving for meatballs, not the IKEA ones but home made. I got some mince pork, I had an apple at home and apple and pork works so well … Continue reading →

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