Recipe of the Week: Pannekaker
Dessert or dinner? Both! These fluffy pancakes might be every Norwegian child’s favourite meal…
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Swedish Traditions – May: Protests and Pop Music
- by YLC Stockholm
- 1 May 2013
May marks two bank holidays, one political and one religious in nature, but you don’t need to be devout or a protester to enjoy the pleasure of two days off work! Arguably more popular than either celebration is the chance to cheer on Sweden as it gets ready to host the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö.
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Alone, Abroad: Dealing with Loneliness
- by YLC Stockholm
- 30 Apr 2013
Many expats experience a period of loneliness and isolation when they settle in a new country. In this article, Lysanne Sizoo, our mental health expert, looks at three underlying reasons for loneliness and the ways in which we can break out of the isolation. In this article, I will be describing three kinds of loneliness […]
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What’s On and Where to go: May
- by Rebecca Martin
- 29 Apr 2013
Check out the YLC guide to activities in Stockholm for the coming month that can be enjoyed in the warmer weather!
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Recipe of the week: Malva Pudding
- by YLC Stockholm
- 28 Apr 2013
It was only late last year when I discovered, to my horror, that Malva pudding is not a universally known and loved dessert. Perfect for wintry days curled up next to the fire, this rich and filling dish is without a doubt one of my most favourite after dinner treats. A popular dessert found in […]
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South African Freedom Day in Stockholm: 27th April
- by YLC Stockholm
- 24 Apr 2013
On 27th April 1994, something wonderful happened in South Africa: the first post-apartheid elections. It’s been commemorated as a national holiday ever since and can even be celebrated right here in Stockholm You may also like: South African Recipes Expat Traditions Swedish Culture Universal suffrage at South African elections was a milestone in global history. The […]
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Extraordinary Expats: Josh Thorne, Film Producer, Football Chairman and Musician
- by YLC Stockholm
- 22 Apr 2013
Talking to Josh Thorne, one gets the sense of a tornado sweeping through life. However, instead of causing destruction everywhere, Josh causes production – literally, since one of his many hats is that of film producer. But he’s also a musician, fisherman and chairman of an English football team right here in Sweden.
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Recipe of the week: Potjiekos
- by YLC Stockholm
- 21 Apr 2013
Potjiekos literally means “small pot food” and it’s a stew made up of meat, vegetables, starches (rice and/or potatoes) and spices. Kirsten Smart shares her father’s authentic recipe.
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‘Two’s Company…’: Handling your in-laws
- by YLC Stockholm
- 16 Apr 2013
Dealing with the in-laws can be confusing and confounding and the cause of many arguments around the dinner table. In part 2 of her ‘Love in a Foreign Land’ articles, Lysanne Sizoo explores three ways in which you can help each other to create more tolerance and understanding, whilst also setting clear and constructive boundaries. […]
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Recipe of the week: Pickled fish
- by YLC Stockholm
- 14 Apr 2013
Those with less mature taste-buds may claim they’d rather boil and consume their muddy gumboots than sample cold, pickled fish and admittedly I used to be one of those people, but the adage “don’t knock it till you’ve tried it” applies here. It’s actually really lekker, reasonably healthy and has the additional benefit of being proudly proclaimed […]