Carrot pancakes with lingonberries and coconut

January 17, 2019 Sofia T

Being 9+ months pregnant and getting closer and closer to due date, I feel like I’ve become more introvert than usual. I’m in my own bubble, focusing a lot on what’s to come - preparing, doing yoga, meditating and just relaxing. I’m also working hard to finish off a few things before the big day comes, like doing my accounting and sending away invoices. Simply making sure that all business related stuff are in order. My client work is done for now, and it feels great to not have any deadlines to worry about. With all this in mind, it’s probably not that surprising that I’m all in on simple recipes these days…

About 2018 and planning for 2019

January 15, 2019 Sofia T

Let’s have a look at what happened in 2018 before we kick-start the new year. Besides sharing the highlights from last year, I’ll also share my goals for the new one. Let’s jump right in! :)

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with pomegranate and sunflower seeds

December 18, 2018 Sofia T

It’s snowing outside and the temperature is below zero degrees. It’s not even 2 pm, yet it’s so dark you have to turn the lights on. From October to March, a lot of Swedes complain about the weather and the darkness. Like, complaining 24/7. I get so frustrated each time I hear someone complain about these things, I mean, we can’t control the weather or the seasons, and why complain about something you cannot control? Embrace the seasons for what they are, life’s so much better with a positive attitude. Yes, you might need a little extra sleep during the darker months. Listen to your body and its needs. One thing I do know is that nothing gets better with a negative attitude.

Christmas granola with nuts and seeds + winter in Sweden

December 17, 2018 Sofia T

Christmas granola with nuts and seeds | The Nordic Kitchen

It’s only a week left until Christmas and I am so excited. The time leading up to Christmas Eve is my favorite time of the year. And guess what? It has been snowing the entire weekend so everything is covered in white fluffy snow now ❄️ It’s sooo beautiful and I just had to go for a walk to capture it all. Now I just hope it won’t melt away until after Christmas Eve. Well, to be honest I hope it won’t melt until March, but I guess that’s too much to ask for, right?

Gingerbread Christmas Smoothie

December 14, 2018 Sofia T

I absolutely love having a huge green smoothie for breakfast. Preferably with an avocado toast on the side. I feel super energized and I stay full until lunch time. I usually throw in lots of spinach, a banana, some mango, maybe some kale, cucumber and lots of lemon. Sometimes I replace this green drink with some oatmeal, a bowl of plant-based yogurt or a smoothie bowl consisting of frozen bananas and whatever fruits/veggies I feel like adding…

A sustainable holiday gift guide

December 11, 2018 Sofia T

One thing I really don’t like about Stockholm (or any other big city) is the stressed out mentality. People are always running (never walking), they’re always on their phones talking to someone or catching up on the emails, they’re always in a hurry and they are always working. This is why we live outside the city, so that we don’t have to deal with all this every day. But, once in a while you have to go into town to run some errands, have meetings or like now, buy a couple of Christmas gifts. When you visit Stockholm city a couple of weeks before Christmas, it’s even more stressful than usual. People are running around like crazy, shopping like there’s no tomorrow and all I want to do is go back home.