Easter in Sweden has a number of things in common with Christmas, even if it doesn’t involve the same amount of hype. Easter cards are sent, Easter decorations are hung up, and many houses and homes are decorated with little chicks, hens and roosters. The home glows with yellow, which is so typical for Easter. There is no tree to decorate for Easter but people do put up Easter ... continue reading...
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Rösle Garlic Press
I don’t know about you but I use garlic for almost everything. And the thing I hate about garlic presses is that it is a pain to clean, and you never quite get it clean or it ends up with left over garlic pieces in the garlic press, or your garlic press stars to rust etc. Well one day I was in Sur la Table another one of my favorite kitchen store in Seattle and came ... continue reading...
Barking Frog Review
The Barking Frog restaurant is truly a destination ofits own as it states on their website. It is located in Woodinville which is about a 20 minute drive from Seattle. But during the weekend there is no traffic and a perfect time to go. There are several vineyards there too for example Columbia Winery and Chateau Ste Michelle. Here is a listing at Woodinville Wine ... continue reading...
American Pancakes
Depending where you are from you either call these pancakes or American pancakes. Either way they are delicious. We have these for breakfast with fresh berries or really anything you want. You can make these plain or add berries, bananas, apples, etc. I have some examples at the bottom of the recipe. But my favorite is blueberries. A few weeks back I also did Swedish ... continue reading...
The Best Thing I Ever Ate
I like the food network but I don’t watch it very often due to many reasons but the main reason is that I do not have time. However, I have a TIVO, can’t live without that and the ONLY thing that I record from the Food Network is The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Have you see it? If not do! Ever episode has a theme for example Salty, Crispy, Pizza, chocolate etc. Celebrity ... continue reading...