Palt is a dish Palt is one of those dishes that proves that true culinary satisfaction can be found in the simplest of forms. As we sat down to our first plate of this traditional Swedish fare, we weren’t entirely sure what to expect. What arrived was a humble,...
Västerbotten cheese Since 1872 While shopping in Sweden, we discovered a true culinary gem: Västerbotten cheese. This hard, crumbly cheese, with its distinct, strong flavor, is considered by many Swedes to be the “king of cheeses,” and its rich history and...
In Finland, the sauna is not just a room for bathing; it’s a fundamental part of the national identity, a sacred space for physical and mental cleansing. With over three million saunas for a population of 5.5 million, it’s clear that the sauna is deeply...
Reindeer, scientifically known as Rangifer tarandus, are a species of deer native to Arctic, subarctic, tundra, boreal, and mountainous regions across Northern Europe, Siberia, and North America. They are the only deer species to have been domesticated. Their lives...
The Moomins, a family of white, roundish troll-like creatures, are the creation of Finnish-Swedish writer and artist Tove Jansson. Their stories, which began in a series of books and comic strips, have captured the hearts of readers young and old for generations. The...
