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Homemade Swedish Filmjölk

July 6, 2021February 7, 2020 by Carlotta

One thing I desperately miss about Sweden is being able to walk out of the grocery store with a carton of filmjölk in my hands. Filmjölk is similar to kefir, but has a little more zip and zing. It is basically cultured milk — beneficial bacteria is added to milk which makes it taste tangy, … Read more Homemade Swedish Filmjölk

Classic Egg Bake

November 25, 2019November 21, 2019 by Carlotta

So, it seems like “trending recipes” are all the rage. Not on this food blog!!! Seriously! Who are the people that conjur up these new trends? People without a normal life?

Fresh Sausage Egg Bake

December 27, 2020June 30, 2018 by Carlotta

June — Weddings. Graduation parties. Vacations. Family reunions. A few more weddings. And then — BABY SHOWERS. Yes! So many fun celebrations fill the month, and make it fly by quicker than 30 days of any other month.

Frappé

June 29, 2021June 6, 2018 by Carlotta

I am not a coffee connoisseur, but love my morning cup of hot, strong, black brew. When traveling thru the UK, Australia, and Central America I have been surprised at how often instant coffee was served – in homes as well as restaurants.

Puffy Omelette

May 26, 2022April 30, 2018 by Carlotta

As a child, I was aware of what it meant to be frugal. My grandmother would patch holes in plastic bread bags so she could use them for months. My sisters and I were encouraged to put money into “the trip fund” instead of buying something superfluous like potato chips. Mom sewed all of our clothes – even underwear – and hand-me-downs were commonplace.

Frugality may very well be hereditary.

Apple and Blackberry Compote

August 30, 2021December 28, 2015 by Carlotta

There is something so wonderful about this time of year — even though everyone is busy with programs, parties, and dozens of other activities, there’s this driving desire to connect with friends we haven’t seen for a long time. “Stop by for tea!”

Gluten Free Banana Muffins with Chocolate Bomb

May 17, 2019December 7, 2015 by Carlotta

Gluten Free Banana Muffins with Nutella Bomb

I don’t like doughnuts or pastries. Even the smell can turn my stomach. Strange? Of course I am! But I can point to a cold and rainy day in the summer of 1970 as we were driving through the Danish countryside. We stopped at a bakery for cocoa and a treat, and the warm, sweet, suffocating smell of pasteries overwhelmed me. End of story.

Orange Julius

October 25, 2019June 9, 2015 by Carlotta

My guest chef for the week is Gabby. She is the sparkliest, sweetest, smartest, funnest girl I know. Gabby is also an excellent sous chef. The crowning glory of our dinner was the refreshing orange julius.

Berry Lemon Oven Pancake – Gluten Free

October 25, 2019May 22, 2015 by Carlotta

As a child of school teacher parents, summer vacation means TRAVELING. That is precisely what I am doing right now, and this post marks the beginning of my Guest Chef summer series.

Smoked Gouda & Sundried Tomato Omelettes

May 26, 2022April 23, 2015 by Carlotta

I am a morning person. Always have been. A cup of coffee, sunrise or rain-spattered windows, the Word of God, complete silence, and a piece of chocolate makes a perfect morning for me.

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