Here is another recipe that would not be easier and quicker to make but tastes fabulous. They are called "Havreflarn" in Swedish or Oatmeal Wafer is probably the best translation. These wafers you can find everywhere in Sweden, they have been around ever since I was a little kid. You can even get these in IKEA today. Your main ingredients are oats. There are so many things ... continue reading...
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Cookbook Giveaway!
I recently got a copy of a cookbook I already owned. I was wondering who would want this, and then thought why not do a giveaway right here? I am giving away The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten to you, the readers, the ones that keep coming back. One example out of this cookbook is my Strawberry Scones recipe. I wanted to say thank you to all of you that keep ... continue reading...
Strawberry Scones
I had a bunch of strawberries in the refrigerator so I have been trying to do different strawberry recipes lately. I made strawberry pancakes the other day and today I did the strawberry scones from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook. The recipe calls for dried strawberries but I had fresh ones so I thought I would use them. Also I added vanilla and lemon essence to mine. I was ... continue reading...
Seattle Restaurant Week!
Here is another great opportunity for folks to take advantage of the great restaurants Seattle has to offer. Seattle Restaurant week is starting, from April 18-29 with over 106 restaurants that will offer $25 three course dinners or $15 lunches. This is a great time for Seattle restaurants to show what they can do for a reasonable price and get customers they would ... continue reading...
Swedish Chocolate Balls “Chokladbollar”
I don’t think there is one kid in Sweden that does not know what a chocolate ball is. Now these days it has a few new names, chocolate ball, coconut ball, oat ball, it changed name probably in the 80's to be more politically correct. I am not going to say it but I grew up with it called The “N” word ball. The reason it is so popular with kids is that it does not involve ... continue reading...