To grow your own is trending. There's waiting lists for allotments and various of green community groups have a soaring number of members and volunteers. These urban transition groups are seeking to design a more sustainable future. If you're interested in finding out more about what they do, and also how to get involved, visit transitionnetwork.org As we like to grow our own, we enjoy reading...
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Scandinavian food and recipes
Skandinavisk KOSE candle light and tasty “Rislapper” on a grey day
In Scandinavia we use candle lights all year, throughout the day, from at the breakfast table to late night evenings. It's about taking time off, it's about enjoying the time spent, alone or together with family and friends. The Scandinavian countries are consistently ranked as having the happiest peoples, with the best quality of life, the most liveable cities, some of the highest education...
Read moreEasy recipe for lemonade – Homemade refreshing Summer drink
The lemon is a small yellow fruit from the lemon tree, native to Asia. The fruit is used throughout the world, primarily for its juice. The distinctive sour taste of lemon juice makes it a key ingredient in drinks and foods such as lemonade. © Little Scandinavian The recipe we followed was 1 cup lemon juice, 1 cup water, sugar after taste. Chop the lemons in twos (we used organic and unwaxed...
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Fabrique Swedish Bakery in Hoxton London – Must visit!
The Fabrique bakery, recently voted Top Five Bakery in London by FT, is tucked away inside a railway arch just yards from newly build Hoxton overground station. There's ample seating outside the bakery, the arch itself has a industrial touch but really serves the purpose. The bakery looks functional and bright whilst the cafe part to the front of the arch is more warm and cozy, again with a few...
Read moreWhen it’s all depending on… Top 5 East London Coffee Shops
Did you know that the Scandinavian countries consume the most coffee in the world? A Norwegian consume 10.7kg whilst in comparison a Brit would only consume 1.2kg per year. We Scandinavians love our coffee! Traditionally it is to be served black. But as of recent years, with world class baristas opening up coffee bars in the Nordic countries, more milky coffee drinks like cafe latte is gaining...
Read moreSerinakake – Easy recipe on Scandinavian Christmas Cookies
Last minute, a quick and easy recipe on Scandinavian Christmas Cookies; Serinakaker. Almost like shortbread, only chewier, rich on flavours and sprinkled with almonds and sugar. My favourite Christmas cookie that will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth! © Little Scandinavian Serinakaker Christmas 2012 Serinakaker, recipe from Stor Kokebok by Henriette Schønberg Erken Ingredients 1/2 kg plain white...
Read moreEasy Gingerbread Recipe makes tasty Gingerbread men and houses
This easy recipe for gingerbread men, perfect when baking with children, makes great Christmas presents and decorations. Ingredients Gingerbread Dough for Gingerbread Men cookies and Gingerbread House 150g salted butter 2 dl caster sugar 1 dl golden syrup 1 dl double cream ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp black pepper 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder 450g plain flour...
Read morePrinsesstårta for Little B on her Birthday
Prinsesstårta (Princess Cake) is a traditional festive Swedish cake consisting of layers of airy sponge cake, whipped cream and thick pastry cream, topped with a 2–3 mm layer of green marzipan, sprinkled with powdered sugar and decorated with a pink marzipan rose. The original recipe first appeared in the 1930s cookbook "Prinsessornas Kokbok" by Jenny Åkerström, a teacher of the daughters of...
Read moreSeasonal food, what’s in season for September
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 September; September is the time to preserve fruit and berries. We've been busy is the Little...
Read moreBack to School – healthy ideas for School Lunch
School dinners are not always the most tempting option and your child might want to have packed lunch instead. So what do you prepare for your little one to enjoy at School? Here are some easy to make, Scandinavian style back to school menus, recipes and ideas. Please share your best ideas with us too, by leaving a comment below. © Retro owl lunch box and water bottle by Blafre Design. Here's a...
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