There are several Scandinavian eateries around London. But did you know there was a Swedish bakery too? Daniel Karlsson, originally from Gothenburg Sweden, moved to London 5 years ago. While working as Head of Pastry at Melrose & Morgan he got the idea about starting up a Swedish Bakery. Bageriet (The Bakery as it means in Swedish) was founded shortly after and was an immediate success. Daniel is...
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Scandinavian food and recipes
Madsen Restaurant -a hidden gem in South Kensington
We've been to Madsen for lunch previously. And it's always such a treat to visit this Scandinavian oasis and contemporary eatery in the heart of South Kensington, London. This time we met up with lovely Gabrielle from Scandinavian Minimall. We talked about Spring in London, Scandinavian children's wear and how incredible lovely food and service it is at Madsen -a true hidden gem. As Gabrielle...
Read moreWhat’s in season, April
Why eat seasonal food? Seasonal food is fresher and so tends to be tastier and more nutritious and it's a lot more affordable. By eating whats in season in the UK you help reduce the energy needed to grow and transport the food we eat and you help support the local economy. What's in season, for April; Fruit and vegetables Asparagus, Morel mushrooms, Purple sprouting broccoli, Rhubarb, Sald...
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It’s the International Waffle Day today!
Nowadays all foods seem to have their own International Day, which also goes for the waffle. If you haven't already made your batch we thought we should share our Norwegian waffle recipe. There's also a few pictures from last summer, making waffles at our country place, an old farm in Sigdal, Norway. Admittedly, waffles do taste best when made on a wood fired stove! The girls love helping out,...
Read moreLobster Salad recipe by The Brandstroms
The BRANDstrom family's favorite food at the moment is Lobster salad with garlic bread. We thought it sounded quite nice, and taken into the consideration that London has the great fish market Billingsgate Market where you can get hold of some very nice lobsters without having to rob the bank we thought we should share it with you! Ingredients Salad: Romaine lettuce Roasted pumpkin seeds cherry...
Read moreScandinavian Coffee House to New York and Tokyo
In recent years the Scandinavian countries have become destinations for culinary travellers, including those looking for coffee. Coffee plays a central role in the Scandinavian culture as an important aspect people`s social life. In Oslo we had world famous baristas and were truly spoiled by the excellent selection of coffee shops. When moving to the UK we invested in a Isomac coffee machine and...
Read moreLunch the Scandinavian way at Madsen in London
We met up with the lovely Anna-Claire Clendon from Alex and Alexa the other day, for the latest news and a catch up, and some proper yummy Scandinavian healthy food. Madsen, a modern Scandinavian eatery in the heart of South Kensington, offers lunch and dinner with an mouthwatering menu and excellent service. The restaurant is bright and very Scandi chic without loosing its warm atmosphere. We...
Read moreWhat’s in season, March
Why eat seasonal food? Seasonal food is fresher and so tends to be tastier and more nutritious and it's a lot more affordable. By eating whats in season in the UK you help reduce the energy needed to grow and transport the food we eat and you help support the local economy. What's in season, for March; Fruit and vegetables Celeriac, Endive, Jerusalem artichokes, Leeks, Parsnips, Purple sprouting...
Read moreWhat’s in season, February
Why eat seasonal food? Seasonal food is fresher and so tends to be tastier and more nutritious and it's a lot more affordable. By eating whats in season in the UK you help reduce the energy needed to grow and transport the food we eat and you help support the local economy. What's in season, for February; Fruit and vegetables Cabbage, Cavolo nero and curly kale, Endive, Forced rhubarb, Jerusalem...
Read moreGrand Cru bamboo cheese board and trivets by Rosendahl
Rosendahl has given new life to serving trays, chopping boards and trivets with the new Bamboo Grand Cru series. Bamboo is regarded as a sustainable resource as it's one of the fastest growing plants in the world. and in its lifetime, bamboo absorbs 3-4 times as much CO2 as wood. Rosendahl launched the elegant bamboo series in 2011. rosendahl.com We are particularly fond of the cheese board and...
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