KITCHEN – LITTLE SCANDINAVIAN

Fastelavn – Fastelavnsboller and Semlor Recipe

Scandinavian mum February 12, 2019 0 Comments

Photo: Scandinavian Kitchen (where you can also purchase ready made yummy buns) Our Best Recipe for Fastelavnsboller Fastelavn is a Nordic holiday celebrated on Sunday or Monday before Ash Wednesday. There are many different varieties of Fastelavnsboller recipes. Below is a basic recipe, for you to customise with marmelade, marzipan, whipped cream or custard - as you prefer....

Do Norwegians have the most boring lunch in the world?

Scandinavian mum January 6, 2019 0 Comments

Do Norwegians have the most boring lunch in the world? According to a recent BBC article, we do. The phenomenon can be witnessed everywhere – in offices and schools, on public transport, out hiking near icy fjords. If there’s one thing you can be sure of, it’s that all will contain the same humble open sandwich. And, if it’s been made correctly, it will be dry, flavourless and...

Hansen & Lydersen Smoked Salmon for Christmas 2018

Scandinavian mum December 2, 2018 1 Comment

It won't be Christmas without and the best smoked salmon for your Christmas canapés is undoubtedly from the London based Norwegian smokehouse, Hansen & Lydersen. Read on to find out more and to get your access code. The small artisan smokery Hansen & Lydersen in Stoke Newington offers the very best smoked salmon, straight out of the kiln. From the deep orange colour to the delicious buttery...

Smörgåstårtans Day 13th of November

Scandinavian mum November 13, 2018 0 Comments

A smörgåstårta is a very Swedish thing. It's a savory layered sandwich cake, usually served for a festive occasion. Did you know, today is Smörgåstårtans Day? traditionally made by layering white bread with egg and mayonnaise often as the base. The additional filling may vary greatly. Originating from the post war era around the 1940, the 'smörgåstårta' is served cold and cut like a...

Meatball Monday in London

Scandinavian mum September 28, 2018 0 Comments

Make Mondays great again with Meatball Monday! Scandinavian Kitchen has taken the responsibility of making a change to the dreaded first day of the week, with a hearty Swedish meal; Swedish Meatballs. Scandinavian Kitchen in London is all about food from the Nordic region. Whether you are popping in for breakfast, brunch or lunch, the counter is filled with open style sandwiches along with other...

How to make a weekly meal plan

Scandinavian mum January 13, 2018 3 Comments

Let me share how we managed to successfully implement a weekly meal plan in our household, eating healthier, reducing waste and saving money. No more 'what's for dinner' and me too tired to make a decision, only to succumb and reach for the smart phone despite already having had take away that week. Or sending a hungry husband off to the butcher and him buying the entire store. Or wading up and...