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Food traditions
What do we eat, when do we eat it, how and why do we eat? Food is associated with human survival, but also with social life – experiences and traditions often revolve around food. This applies both to preparing dishes and the practices and traditions of serving and eating a meal.
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Artisanal flour production
9 February 2023Several small-scale rural mills producing artisanal flour still exist in Sweden. Many mills have medieval roots and produce flour from locally grown ...
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Birch sap – tapping and preparation
8 February 2023Birch sap has long been considered a healthy drink, and has been consumed in all countries where the birch tree is common. There is a growing interes...
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Blöta (sop)
8 February 2023Blöta is a dish of crisp flatbread soaked in a hot liquid, normally a meat broth or milk. The dish has its origins in northern Sweden and is still se...
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Cooking gum cheese
3 July 2024Gum or grain cheese is made from cow’s milk and is traditionally associated with the Swedish fäbod (summer farm) culture.
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Dip-net fishing tradition in the Torne Valley
8 February 2023Fishing for whitefish and salmon with dip-nets is a traditional fishing method that is still being practised in the various rapids of the Torne Valle...
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Fika
8 February 2023The Swedish ”fika” can have multiple meanings, but it is usually associated with taking a break (e.g. from work) with one or more others, to socialis...
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Fäbod culture
8 February 2023A Fäbod can be described as a form of small-scale farm where the animals are sent to a pasture for summer grazing, consisting of a number of building...
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Gummekaka (Christmas cake)
8 February 2023In Torestorp and Älekulla in Västergötland, a round cake is baked on the day before Christmas Eve that is often shaped like a wreath – this is known ...
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Kroppkakor (dumplings)
31 January 2023The tradition of making dumplings has a strong connection to the island of Öland but it also occurs on the island of Gotland, in Småland and in Bleki...
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Lamprey fishing
2 February 2023Fishing for lamprey with special basket traps is a very old tradition. Smoked and salted lampreys were being supplied to the royal court as early as ...
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Nävgröt with pork and lingonberries
9 February 2023Nävgröt is a type of porridge made from skrädmjöl, a flour made from toasted oats. The porridge is normally served with roast pork and lingonberries....
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Ostkaka (Swedish cheesecake)
9 February 2023Ostkaka is a traditional Swedish oven-baked dessert based on milk, flour, and rennet. It was traditionally served during festivities and on special o...
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Pea soup and pancakes on Thursdays
9 February 2023The tradition of serving pea soup on Thursdays has a long history in Sweden. Common accompaniments include roast pork and pancakes, with punsch as a ...
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Peppermint rock making
8 February 2023Peppermint rock is a (most often) white mint-flavoured confectionery stick with a red spiral along the whole stick.
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Pitepalt
9 February 2023A pitepalt or palt is a meat-filled dumpling made from raw grated potatoes, barley flour, and/or wheat flour. It is boiled in salted water and served...
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Pölsa
9 February 2023Pölsa is a traditional dish made from finely ground meat. Historically, it was important to use the entire animal, and dishes such as sausages or pöl...
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Rye crispbread
9 February 2023Rye crispbread is a staple in Swedish households. It is closely associated with Swedish cuisine, and is served as part of everyday meals and celebrat...
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Semlor
8 February 2023Eating and baking semlor is a widespread tradition in conjunction with Shrove Tuesday. The tradition has existed since the Middle Ages, although the ...
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Smelt fishing
9 February 2023Fishing for smelt is a popular activity that continues to attract interest from practitioners and spectators. Men, women, and children have historica...
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Smörgåsbord
8 February 2023A Smörgåsbord is a collection of hot and cold dishes, which can be combined to form a full meal. The Smörgåsbord is eaten during annual celebrations ...
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Snapsvisor (drinking songs)
9 February 2023A snapsvisa is a traditional Swedish drinking song. Drinking songs are among the oldest song genres, and are still an active tradition in Sweden.
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Spettkaka
9 February 2023Spettkaka is a cone-shaped cake mostly associated with the southernmost region of Sweden, Scania. The cake is made from a batter consisting of eggs, ...
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Surströmming
9 February 2023Surströmming is a fermented herring that used to be part of everyday Swedish cuisine. Today, it is considered a delicacy with a strong connection to ...
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Äggost
3 March 2023Äggost is a type of cheese based on milk and eggs that is eaten on festive occasions. It has an acidic component such as sour cream or vinegar. Äggos...