Glögg in Sweden can be prepared with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, dried orange and cloves. Blossa is the brand of choice for glögg.
Glögg in Sweden can be prepared with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, dried orange and cloves. Blossa is the brand of choice for glögg.
Almonds and raisins can be added to the glögg.
Almonds and raisins can be added to the glögg.
We adorned the house with holly in small jars that filled the house with tiny splashes of Christmas red.
We adorned the house with holly in small jars that filled the house with tiny splashes of Christmas red.
Janssons frestelse (Jansson’s Temptation) is a potato casserole baked with anchovies, onions and cream.
Janssons frestelse (Jansson’s Temptation) is a potato casserole baked with anchovies, onions and cream.
Grebbestads "ansjovis original" is the essential Swedish brand for making Janssons frestelse.
Grebbestads "ansjovis original" is the essential Swedish brand for making Janssons frestelse.
My partner Erik Wallgren - Christmas chef extraordinaire!
My partner Erik Wallgren - Christmas chef extraordinaire!
Erik prepared enough prinskorv (mini sausage) to feed a small village.
Erik prepared enough prinskorv (mini sausage) to feed a small village.
Candles are lit throughout the house during the long nights of winter.
Candles are lit throughout the house during the long nights of winter.
Erik prepared the julskinka (Christmas ham) coated with mustard, breadcrumbs, and cloves.
Erik prepared the julskinka (Christmas ham) coated with mustard, breadcrumbs, and cloves.
Baking doesn't take long; neither does feasting on it!
Baking doesn't take long; neither does feasting on it!
The crust is best fresh out of the oven.
The crust is best fresh out of the oven.
Julskinka remains at the center of the table throughout the Christmas season.
Julskinka remains at the center of the table throughout the Christmas season.
Candles burned every day and added warmth to our little house.
Candles burned every day and added warmth to our little house.
The fire burned brightly reminding us of how fortunate we are for its warmth.
The fire burned brightly reminding us of how fortunate we are for its warmth.
Köttbullar (meatballs)
Köttbullar (meatballs)
Prinskorv (mini sausages) and köttbullar
Prinskorv (mini sausages) and köttbullar
 Rödbetssallad (red beet salad) was prepared with mayonnaise and heavy cream - a simple yet tasty side dish!
Rödbetssallad (red beet salad) was prepared with mayonnaise and heavy cream - a simple yet tasty side dish!
Erik's berry crumble
Erik's berry crumble
Svenska äpplen (Swedish apples)
Svenska äpplen (Swedish apples)
Dried Turskish apricots and dates
Dried Turskish apricots and dates
The marsipangris (marzipan pig) holds different meanings in Sweden but its history harkens all the way to Norse origins.
The marsipangris (marzipan pig) holds different meanings in Sweden but its history harkens all the way to Norse origins.
Marsipan tomtar (marzipan gnome)
Marsipan tomtar (marzipan gnome)
Julgodis (Christmas candy)
Julgodis (Christmas candy)
Julstjärna (pointsettia) can live up to two years! Don't discard these beautiful plants after the Christmas season.
Julstjärna (pointsettia) can live up to two years! Don't discard these beautiful plants after the Christmas season.

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