First barbecue for the season

The best of times when it is finally time to have a BBQ. We hadn't planned for it so we used some already marinated chicken drumsticks and wings from Lönneberga. And my son didn't believe me when I told him that it was ready made marinated chicken. So I could have fooled him. (I hope … Fortsätt läsa First barbecue for the season

Sushi de luxe

Lexus had flown in Yuki Chizui, the famous female sushi chef from Tokyo. She only employs female sushi chefs at her restaurant Nadeshico Sushi in Tokyo. So why did Lexus have a sushi chef from Tokyo with them at their launch? They are honouring their female Chefs Engineer Chika Kako and other women. They want … Fortsätt läsa Sushi de luxe

Central Market San Blas in Logroño

In the middle of the city centre you find the Food Market, Central Market San Blas. It is open from 7.30 am until 8. But is closed during the siesta 14-16.30.  I always try to visit the markets in every country I go to, I'm more interested in that than other things. This was a … Fortsätt läsa Central Market San Blas in Logroño

Brisket and Friends

If you go here, you have to eat their Burnt Ends!! Don't forget it! And when you have done that, then your addicted to them. They are a bit spicy, I downed them with a soda and their house beer. Brisket and Friends has really succeeded I. getting a real American flavour in all the … Fortsätt läsa Brisket and Friends

Listening to a Live Pod

Last night I went to listen to a live pod with Tove and Daniella. They had invited Marcus Jernmark from Frantzen, Joakim Almqvist from Punk Royale and Anders Husa. Before the pod I had some nice Cheese Doodlez with truffle and vodka from Punk Royale!Thanks Jocke!! The pod was great. They talked about restaurant critics, … Fortsätt läsa Listening to a Live Pod

Zacapa Solo Dining

I spent last night eating an excellent 3 course dinner with some fab cocktails by Michael Hajiyianni from Ruby's in Copenhagen, Denmark. So eating alone, why? You have way more time to reflect over the food if you experience it alone. I had headphones on during the whole meal and a woman was talking about … Fortsätt läsa Zacapa Solo Dining

Långängen

This is my favourite lunch place at Lidingö. It is situated very nicely at Lidingö, and its perfect to take a walk first and then go for a lunch or fika. Today we went for a meatball lunch here. And they are extremly nice! I normally never eat meatballs when I'm out at restaurants. But … Fortsätt läsa Långängen

Pastakurs på Eataly

Så har jag då äntligen lärt mig göra pasta enligt konstens alla regler under en pastakurs på Eataly med ett glatt litet gäng amatörer. Det var otroligt roligt och jag känner att nu ska det göras pasta på längden och tvären där hemma. Pastakursen leddes av Roberto som var både rolig och en bra pastalärare … Fortsätt läsa Pastakurs på Eataly

Punk Royale

En av de mest annorlunda restaurangerna du kan hitta i Stockholm ligger på Folkungagatan på Söder. Du hittar även Punk Royale i Köpenhamn och Oslo. Så namnet kan ge dig en ledtråd om vad du kan förvänta dig, en rebellisk restaurang med en massa galna serveringar. Jag fick till exempel ta på mig några blå … Fortsätt läsa Punk Royale

Café Blå Lotus (Cafe Blue Lotus)

It's situated at Södermalm in Stockholm. The place looks very Asian with a lot of furniture from India, buddhas etc.. It's has a very relaxed vibe, and is normally packed in the weekends. They have salads, sandwiches and good cakes! I really like their carrot cake! A nice touch is that they ask you to … Fortsätt läsa Café Blå Lotus (Cafe Blue Lotus)

Skånska Gastronomipriset

Igår var det en stor galamiddag på Malmö Rådhus när det Skånska Gastronomipriset delades ut. Skånska Gastronomipriset delas ut till personer som utfört särskilt utmärkta insatser för den skånska mat- och dryckeskulturen. Jag hade äran att dela ut priset till Årets Skånska stjärna 2018, Martin Morand. Martin är fantastiskt duktig och var med i det Svenska … Fortsätt läsa Skånska Gastronomipriset

Shanti Classic

Real Indian food in Stockholm?!? Yes, Shanti has some locations. But my favourite is Shanti Classic. The chef is great, and so is the food. When you are eating Indian food, then you should order some different dishes to share. (According to the Indian way, and mine;) There is some musts at this restaurant. The … Fortsätt läsa Shanti Classic

Xochimex Cantina

A nice cantina close to our hotel by Miami Airport. And it's a tradition going here for some really good Mexican food our last night in Florida. After my shopping;) They make the bread on site for each order, and I just love watching them while they are doing it! So they have all sorts … Fortsätt läsa Xochimex Cantina

First Flight

This is where Pan Am had their first office, and where the first ticket were bought for the first flight with Pan Am. A trip between Key West and Havana, Cuba the 28th of October 1928. A Sikorsky sea plane The restaurant is serving good American crossover food in a very nice lush courtyard. (You … Fortsätt läsa First Flight

Rossella’s Kitchen

There is this little Italian place in South Beach, Miami that I just love! Nice staff, great food and a fantastic warm inviting atmosphere. The pasta is great, just with the perfect flavours. So is the sea food and their steaks. I am a bit picky with food, as I am lucky to work with … Fortsätt läsa Rossella’s Kitchen

Christmas at Operakällaren

Operakällaren is a very nice old classic restaurant that first opened up in 1787 in the basement of the old Opera house in Stockholm. Since then it has been torn down and a new house was built in the beginning of 19th century. It has always been a top restaurant , and yesterday I was … Fortsätt läsa Christmas at Operakällaren

Baking ginger bread

Picture: Malin Nordblom It's a must every Christmas! This is a simple recipe for a homemade gingerbread dough. It only takes 10 minutes to make it! About 200 small gingerbread figures 4 dl caster sugar 2 dl light syrup 2 dl of water 250 g butter 2 tablespoons of cinnamon 1 tablespoon of milled cardamom … Fortsätt läsa Baking ginger bread

The Swedish Culinary Team

Yesterday I had the pleasure of looking and cheering at the team during the hot kitchen part of the competition. I went there with Cederroth Firsth Aid Sweden. And we were a big group of supporters. No other team had as many. I hope it helped them;) At least they reached gold level yesterday!! Frida … Fortsätt läsa The Swedish Culinary Team

Mariestads big bang dinner

Their master brewer Richard Bengtsson has the last years been travelling around with some of Sweden's best chefs. During his trips he's been taking inspiration for different beers. And from each trip they have released two different beers. And the beers he's been brewing are not the ordinary ones. These are handcrafted beer with very … Fortsätt läsa Mariestads big bang dinner

Moderna museets restaurang

Yesterday I was invited with some others to cook with Malin Söderström, the head chef at The Modern Museum in Stockholm. We got to make the same salad that will be served at Sthlm Food & Wine the 9 - 11 th of November. There will be a Chef's Restaurant with different famous Swedish chefs … Fortsätt läsa Moderna museets restaurang