I don’t like to argue, and I don’t like to debate. But I cannot decide whether these are muffins or cupcakes. There is a dangerously fine line between the two!!! These are decadently sweet and drizzled with chocolate, but they contain good-for-you vegetables. So you will have to decide on your own: cupcakes? or muffins? MUFFCAKES
Carlotta
Kanelbullar – Swedish Cinnamon Rolls – Gluten Free
Fika is somewhat of a twice-daily Swedish institution. It can be compared to elevenses in the worlds of Winnie the Pooh, Paddington Bear, and Middle Earth. I’ve heard it said that in Sweden “fika isn’t just a coffee break, it’s a lifestyle”.
Dumlekakor – Swedish Chocolate/Toffee Cookies
Kids in the kitchen?!? Definitely NOT one of my special gifts. When my kids were little, I preferred getting the kitchen work done as quickly as possible, and with as little mess as possible. Definitely not “Mother of the Year” stuff!
Annas Linssoppa – Anna’s Red Lentil Soup
Best friends are like stars — even though you don’t always see them (or live on the same continent!), you know they are always there. Such friends make life wonderful because they are reliable, trustworthy, faithful, and FUN.
Fröknäckebröd – Nut & Seed Hardtack
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, I met a friend of a friend….
And we immediately became great friends.
I love this friend so much that we named our daughter after her: Kristina/Stina.
Out to Lunch, and Dinner, and so on…
This past week has been full of beautiful scenery, fantastic food, and incredible frienships while visiting Sweden. I will return to posting more delicious recipes – many made by dear friends of mine – the second week of August. Don’t miss it!!!
Summer Basil Marinated Chicken Thighs
I haven’t had time to plant a garden yet, but my front patio is full of pots of herbs – parsley, thyme, cilantro, sage, and basil. Lots and lots of basil. Just rubbing my hand over the basil releases an aroma that makes me so happy.
Spicy Mayonnaise & Sweet Potato Fries
Since high school days, one of my favourite places to visit is Stillwater, MN. As teens we would sit alongside the river and people watch. In my 20’s, I would scour the plentiful antique shops and people watch. As an adult, I enjoy the fantastic restaurants, car shows, and boutiques — and people watch.
Farm Fresh Mayonnaise
I once saw a list of different uses for mayonnaise that included getting gum out of hair, conditioning hair, removing bumper stickers, relieving sunburn, and preventing hangnails. Hmmm. Let’s move on to more delcious uses of mayo!!!
Peking Chicken
Did you know that a Pekin chicken is a short, Chinese Bantam with a ridiculous amount of feathers all the way down their legs and covering their feet? That’s what I learned when accidentally misspelling Peking Chicken. I guess you’re never too old to learn!!!
