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! :)
Read MoreAbout 2018 and planning for 2019
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with pomegranate and sunflower seeds
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.
Read MoreChristmas granola with nuts and seeds + winter in Sweden
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?
Read MoreGingerbread Christmas Smoothie
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…
Read MoreA sustainable holiday gift guide
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.
Read MoreVegan ”Lussekatter” - Swedish Saffron Buns
Can you believe it’s already the 1st of Advent (well, almost the 2nd)? I don’t know what happened, to be honest. It has been a few really busy weeks over here, so I guess that could explain why time passed by so quickly. But, it’s officially Christmas time here on The Nordic Kitchen. Are you ready for some Christmas yumminess? You better be, because I’m sharing the first Christmas recipe today and…
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