by sarawenkel
Right now I’m home in Sweden at my parents place and today we celebrated Mother’s Day. They live in a region called Värmland, also were I grew up, and I love coming back here. The deep forest and clean air make me so happy and peaceful! Today we went to Borgvik for a 3 course lunch at restaurant Kungskvarnen. My mother and grandmother The restaurant offered … Read More Mother’s Day at Kungskvarnen and Sliperiet, Sweden
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Hi There, Wow – this blog is really living its own life whilst I’m hiding in my dissertation bubble. 10 more days and I’ll be back. But I have actually been doing some other stuff meanwhile. These are some of my latest instagram pics. Afternoon Tea at Laduree • Best Friends • Ping Pong Brunch Party V&A • Royal Opera House • Alice in Wonderland Train ride to … Read More Busy Spring
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A couple of weeks ago I spent a weekend in Sweden First things first – Meatballs at Riche, Stockholm Friday night Dinner and a lot of singing Saturday night and Ball at Uppsala Castle After a traditional 3-course dinner the festivities went to the next level with a little help from some Snaps. Sunday and a walk in Beautiful Uppsala Greetings from Sweden
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This time of the year Semlan is a popular pastry in Sweden. When other people eat pancakes or dance in bright colours on Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday the Swedes are indulging in these creamy buns. And the day after, when other people start the lent, the swedes just continue to eat these for a couple of weeks! I was in Sweden for 5 days … Read More More from Sweden
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For my birthday my grandmother made me my favourite pastries. The butterflies are called Struvor and are made of a batter similar to the one you make for pancakes. You fry them in oil so you’ll need a special iron to get the shape. Traditionally they are only made for Christmas but my birthday got approved as valid exception! Even though Marta Stewart isn’t … Read More Birthday Pastries from my Grandma – Recipes!
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I have had such a great birthday weekend with my close ones! Right now I’m at Landvetter Airport waiting to board for a Heathrow Flight! See you soon London On Saturday morning I received a note saying “Be ready at 7.30, wearing this hat” My friends had arranged a surprise party! The evening started off with a favourite “Swedish” dish – Kebab Platter! Happiness. … Read More Surprise Party
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Took the tube to Heathrow last morning For a flight with SAS to Gothenburg. Felt like we broke some kind of record, only 1,5 hour in the air! A very misty Gothenburg! So nice to be home for a couple of days!
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Today I’m flying to Sweden to celebrate my birthday with family and close friends. I’m trying to be better at Instagram so you can follow me there as well if you wanna see the festivities. @SaraMangsbo My birthday last year And two years ago when I celebrated with mini burgers and candy!
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It’s been over a month but it’s very exciting to see that many of you are still browsing PourYou every day! Here’s what I’ve been up to lately and full coverage is to follow… Christmas Food. Reindeer, Wild Boar and Elk Winter Barbecue NYE in Bangkok Sailing Eating! Our wonderful chef onboard, Dao, made thai food better than any restaurant we visited A great … Read More Sneak Peak
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I have just spent a fantastic weekend in Kristianstad, on the Swedish east coast, still in the southern part of the country. Two of my loveliest friends live here so there was no doubt the days would turn out great. One highlight was the Saffron Bun baking – a traditional Swedish christmas treat. If you would like to make these delicacies yourself, this is the recipe we used … Read More Saffron Buns in Kristianstad
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So yesterday I finally had a Max Original Meal with a Hot Creole dipping sauce and extra Chilli Cheese. Happiness in a white paper bag and something you got to try if you visit Sweden! Sweden is not showing off its best side today. Compared with two days ago when crispy cold weather and heaps of snow greeted me this morning is just soggy and … Read More Best Burger in Sweden
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I’m done with London for this year so yesterday I flew to Copenhagen to visit my dear friend Andrea in Malmö, Sweden. Norwegian♥ made me dream even more about Bangkok. Only 2 weeks to go! Did you know Norwegian starts to fly to Bangkok AND New York from Sweden soon? In Malmö we walked along the water.. ..and ate tapas at the Spanish restaurant … Read More Malmö, Sweden
