Nävgröt - A very traditional dish in Värmland in the west of Sweden. Nävgröt also called Motti or Mutti , with origin of the area of the Finnish settlers, who came to Värmland and Dalarna during the 16th century. Additionally, Torsby, Värmland have a "Nävgröts Academy" to honour this regional dish! Nävgröt means a porridge originally eaten with your hands (näve=hand/gröt=porridge) Made of...
At last, approaching the end of January. Discover some light in the end of the tunnel of the Winter Gloom. What could be better than some new craft ideas, like knitting a Pale Pink Beret for the approaching Spring. And to weave floral plans for the garden with new fresh plants & pots. A great plant is the Swedish Geranium "Mårbacka" with pretty...
Each month has a colour and for me January is PINK - a symbol for something new, budding and as a fresh start of a new year. Pink is the colour of love, beauty and giving a pink carnation means "I will never forget you". And what can be more beautiful than a bouquet of pink roses! Pink can...
Stockholm during the early 60's- Trams and left traffic and just before the big demolition of the city centre. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF_NDRM3498 Enjoy sweet memories and listen to Monica Zetterlunds singing 'Sakta vi gå genom stan' (Slowly we walking through the city)from 1961. Monica Zetterlund (1937-2005) famous jazz singer/actress born in Hagfors, Värmland. She tragically died only 67 years old from...
But nonsense is nonsense, and snuff is snuff, though in golden boxes, and roses in a cracked jug are still always roses....