I just discovered a Swedish Baker that ships Swedish food. We have not yet, sampled anything. So we are not sure how it is, but the concept is wonderful!!! Stay tuned for a review.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSwedishBaker
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Friday, January 22, 2016
Mariano's Park Ridge
Mariano's in Park Ridge, Il. Now carries Bondost cheese with caraway! Go get your Swedish on with this delicious cheese! 
Monday, January 18, 2016
Mazariner--Swedish Bakery vs Iverson's Bakery
I am almost 8 months pregnant and this pregnancy I LOVE mazariner. I can eat them non stop!!!! Mormor and I decided to do a taste comparison between the Swedish Bakery's Mazariner vs Iverson Bakery's Mazariner. Here are our findings.
Iverson's Mazariner are larger. They are also $1.49 each. Iverson's Mazariner have a cherry on top and inside have a small layer of jelly (YUM). The crust is perfect with a moist and almondy center.
Swedish Bakery's Mazariner can be ordered in two sizes Small (pictured below) for around $2.25 and Large for $ 2.80. Swedish Bakery Mazariner were disappointing. The crust and center were dry and bland. I personally, would not recommend.
Iverson's wins the award for the "Swedest Life's" most delicious Mazariner Award!!!!!
Iverson's Information:
https://www.facebook.com/iversenbakery/?rf=111588545546737
Iverson's Mazariner are larger. They are also $1.49 each. Iverson's Mazariner have a cherry on top and inside have a small layer of jelly (YUM). The crust is perfect with a moist and almondy center.
Swedish Bakery's Mazariner can be ordered in two sizes Small (pictured below) for around $2.25 and Large for $ 2.80. Swedish Bakery Mazariner were disappointing. The crust and center were dry and bland. I personally, would not recommend.
Iverson's wins the award for the "Swedest Life's" most delicious Mazariner Award!!!!!
Iverson's Information:
https://www.facebook.com/iversenbakery/?rf=111588545546737
Address: 12948 Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
Phone:(708) 385-3410
Monday, January 11, 2016
Swedish Almond Cake Recipe
This well-loved traditional Swedish cake makes the perfect dessert.
1 ¼ C granulated sugar
1 egg
1 ½ tsp almond extract (I tend to put in more, depends on how "Almondy" you want the cake)
2/3 C milk (whole)
1 ¼ C cake flour
½ tsp baking powder 1 Stick of butter
Beat together sugar, egg, almond extract and milk . Add flour, baking powder
and add to mixture. Fold in melted butter and blend until smooth.
Prepare the pan by wiping lightly with oil or butter and dust with flour.
Bake at 350F 45 Minutes
(Toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean and cake should be brown around the edges)
My mom and I like it with a butter almond glaze.
2 tablespoons of butter
heat in a pan, melt. Stir in sugar (1/4--1/3 C to taste) and then add 2 tsp almond extract.
Pour over cake once de-panned but cake should be still hot.
Use the Classic Almond Cake Pan...
For a deliciously tasty idea... Substitute 1½ tsp Pure Cardamom Extract for the almond.
1 ¼ C granulated sugar
1 egg
1 ½ tsp almond extract (I tend to put in more, depends on how "Almondy" you want the cake)
2/3 C milk (whole)
1 ¼ C cake flour
½ tsp baking powder 1 Stick of butter
Beat together sugar, egg, almond extract and milk . Add flour, baking powder
and add to mixture. Fold in melted butter and blend until smooth.
Prepare the pan by wiping lightly with oil or butter and dust with flour.
Bake at 350F 45 Minutes
(Toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean and cake should be brown around the edges)
My mom and I like it with a butter almond glaze.
2 tablespoons of butter
heat in a pan, melt. Stir in sugar (1/4--1/3 C to taste) and then add 2 tsp almond extract.
Pour over cake once de-panned but cake should be still hot.
Use the Classic Almond Cake Pan...
For a deliciously tasty idea... Substitute 1½ tsp Pure Cardamom Extract for the almond.
Friday, January 8, 2016
Swedish Flicka's in Andersonville 1/8/16
Today was a special day! My mom and I had a girls day down in Andersonville (Chicago, Il.).
We explored the Swedish American Museum, Swedish Bakery, The Sweden Shop and had a delightful lunch at Tre Kronor.
Swedish Museum: Loved the Children's Museum on the 3rd Floor. The last time I was there was a Lucia years ago, prior to the renovation. The gift shop is still full of Swedish treasures. The second floor has so much history of Swedes and it was fun to peruse. The Children's Museum was my favorite. Children can dress as "Swedes", play in a stuga, travel to the new country and "farm".
Tre Kronor: Delicious. Meatballs on Limpa toast, potatoes, Stockholm Omlet....just wonderful!!!!
The Sweden Shop: Now has a freezer and a fridge. There is Swedish cheese, potato sausage, meatballs, etc.
We explored the Swedish American Museum, Swedish Bakery, The Sweden Shop and had a delightful lunch at Tre Kronor.
Swedish Museum: Loved the Children's Museum on the 3rd Floor. The last time I was there was a Lucia years ago, prior to the renovation. The gift shop is still full of Swedish treasures. The second floor has so much history of Swedes and it was fun to peruse. The Children's Museum was my favorite. Children can dress as "Swedes", play in a stuga, travel to the new country and "farm".
Tre Kronor: Delicious. Meatballs on Limpa toast, potatoes, Stockholm Omlet....just wonderful!!!!
The Sweden Shop: Now has a freezer and a fridge. There is Swedish cheese, potato sausage, meatballs, etc.
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Nationwide Casting Search- Allt for Sverige
Are you Swedish? Want to learn more about your ancestry on a new TV show?
Requirements- never been to Sweden and Swedish decent.
Learn more--https://www.shortaudition.com/application.php?jid=176&noflash=1
http://www.greatswedishadventure.com
Saturday, January 2, 2016
52 Swedish Recipes
I saw this online, a site with 52 Swedish Recipes to try.
First one Mormor and I are going to make....Selma!
http://www.buzzfeed.com/violag2/54-delicious-swedish-meals-everyone-should-learn-t-fj6w#.goG6PEOzZ
First one Mormor and I are going to make....Selma!
http://www.buzzfeed.com/violag2/54-delicious-swedish-meals-everyone-should-learn-t-fj6w#.goG6PEOzZ
Dine out Swedish Style in Chicagoland
Have a taste for Swedish meatballs, lingon, Swedish pancakes, etc....?????
Besides my moms house, here is a list of the best of the best Swedish restaurant's in Chicago!
Swedish Restaurants in Chicago:
Ann Sathers
3415 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
http://www.annsather.com/index.html
Stockholm's
Stockholm Inn
2420 Charles St, Rockford, IL 61108
http://www.stockholminn.com/
Svea Restaurant
5236 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Tre Kronor
3258 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
trekronorrestaurant.com
Besides my moms house, here is a list of the best of the best Swedish restaurant's in Chicago!
Swedish Restaurants in Chicago:
Ann Sathers
3415 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
http://www.annsather.com/index.html
Stockholm's
306 W. State St. Geneva, IL 60134
http://www.stockholmsbrewpub.com/Stockholm Inn
2420 Charles St, Rockford, IL 61108
http://www.stockholminn.com/
Svea Restaurant
5236 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Tre Kronor
3258 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
trekronorrestaurant.com
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