There is something about Stockholm. When we landed close to midnight last Sunday evening, I felt I was home. It’s been two years since my last visit to the Land Of The Midnight Sun. However its Autumn now and the days are getting colder and darkness falls earlier and earlier.
The colorful berries are still present but the beautiful assortment of Chanterelles and other mushrooms are in profusion. Dare I say it, I’m eating better here in Stockholm than in Rome. Fresh, clean simple flavors served in cutting edge Swedish design. While Swedes may long for more spice, I found the simplicity wholesome and fresh.
Dagmar and her husband, of Cat In The Kitchen were gracious to invite Certain Someone and I to dinner in her gorgeous home in walking distance from the sea. Anne of Annes Food showed up with adorable Baby Titus and her husband. Can I say I’m love little Titus, and Dagmars house. Titus is such a fun baby with a healthy refined appetitite. He stayed up with the big folks and then came to say goodnight in his Cinnamon bun pajamas. Look at Dagmar’s kitchen! Dagmars excellent Swedish Meal was outstanding and she claimed it was her first time serving such.You know we sometimes wonder in the food blogger world if the person really has kitchen chops. Dagmar does. I hope to be able to come come back more frequenrtly to enjoy the girls company in the future. Here was Dagmars traditional Swedish menu. Did I also mention she effortslty pulled this off on a Monday night before jetting off for work in Coppenhagen? I’m grateful.
- SOS for starters (sill,ost,smör i.e. herring, västerbotten cheese, butter. Served with crisp bread and snaps).
- Chanterelle risotto
- Veal steak
- Dessert ofsmåländsk ostkaka(a Swedish cheese cake originally from Småland. Made with home made cheese. Served with different jams, berries and whipped cream).
- A starter of salmon rolls, Chanterelle and Reindeer tarts, salad with shrimp
- Jansson’s Temptation a rich potato and anchovy dish
- Meatballs and sausages
- And an almond and berry cake with coffee.
*A note on the photos. Maybe I’m overwhelmed or finding it difficult to focus, but I’m not having a good relationship with the camera on this trip. I’m relying on Certain Someone to capture most moments. I hope these photos do the incredible meals some justice.
Wouldn’t we all love to be sitting around their table enjoying good food and company.
I’m so happy you’re having a wonderful time Courtney, how nice that you saw your family too.
Sounds like you are having a lovely time! Scandinavian food is amazing stuff! Love reindeer!!!!
I can’t believe you’re blogging while on vacation! I totally know what you mean about wondering if bloggers can really cook irl, or if they’re only really good at photography! 😀 I always get nervous when people who only know me from the internet come over to my house to see what I can really do (or not!).
I’m so happy that you came and visited us. It was so nice to see you both and you’re always welcome! I really do hope we’ll meet more often!
oh my, that cake looks good! I think Scandinavian food is very underrated and, one day, will take off big time!
The menu sounds awesome. I am obsessed with chanterelles. I want to find recipes. So great that you connected with family there.
LL