22 Nov 2024
stockholm
Community Expat Cookbook

Recipe of the Week: Laxpudding

While it does contain cream this recipe is one of the ultimate Swedish comfort foods and it’s not just full of healthy goodness, it’s dead easy to make. You can prepare it up to a day ahead and pop into the oven an hour before you’re ready to serve.  Add a salad and you’re good […]

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Bars, Pubs & Clubs Culture Music

YLC Gigs: January

If music is your thing the first month of the new year is packed with surprises right from the get-go, with both emerging acts and renowned international bands filling the calendar.  Kraftwerk @ Pukkelpop 2009 – by Kristof Acke January Highlight: KRAFTWERK 21/22/23 January @ Cirkus A unique occasion to see the pioneering German electro-pop […]

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Family What's on: Kids What's on: Stockholm

What’s On and Where to Go with Kids: January

It’s a brand new year and that means new things to explore and more fun to be had, especially for the kids! January is one of the slower, sleepier months on the calendar but don’t let the post-holiday ennui stop you from getting out there and enjoying all that Stockholm has to offer. Here’s some […]

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Swedish Culture

Christmas 2013: No Julafton without Kalle Anka

A Christmas Eve in Sweden wouldn’t be the same if there wasn’t duck on the menu – Donald Duck, that is. YLC’s Judi Lembke explains Swedish Christmas, one tradition at a time… If you’ve attended even one Swedish Christmas Eve celebration then you already know that there’s little chance of avoiding the Kalle Anka tradition.  This […]

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Shopping

Christmas 2013: What to Buy the Women in Your Life

So you’re stuck, wondering what to buy your mum/sister/BFF for Christmas?  At YLC HQ, we put our heads together and came up with our  top five. You’re welcome! We’re here to help you buy the perfect gift for that special woman in your life … even if you’ve left it a tad late! Or why not […]

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Shopping

Christmas 2013: What to Buy the Men in Your Life

It’s that time of year again, peeps! If you haven’t nailed that perfect present for your hubby/boyfriend/Dad or other random male in your life – now is the time to do it! Ah yes, the annual ‘what am I going to buy that fabulous man in my life for Christmas?’ question.  I don’t know about […]

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Wine Your New City

YLC Wine of the Month: December

New Year’s Eve is nearly upon us and it’s time to break out the bubbly! YLC asked sommelier Matthias Breitsameter for his pick of the month. December – a month of snow (well, we’re hopeful), Christmas, cookies and occasions for get-togethers with family and friends. While kids’ eyes sparkle with reflected tinsel on Christmas Eve, […]

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Swedish Culture Tourist Information What's on: Stockholm

Lucia in Sweden: Light in Dark December

Come Friday Stockholm will be overrun with white-clad kids and girls with candles in their hair. YLC’s Judi Lembke explains Swedish Christmas, one tradition at a time…   We already know that winter in Sweden is cold, it’s dark and it sometimes feels like the sun will never show its face again. Here enters Lucia, […]

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Community Swedish Culture

Swedish Traditions: Lucia

Lucia celebrations light up the dark … Friday, December 13th 2013

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Culture Music What's on: Stockholm

YLC Gig List: December

Does your December need hotting up? Don’t miss our guide to the best concerts and festivals in Stockholm over the coming month! You’re welcome! Thur. 05/12 Cikatri$ @ Lilla Hotellbaren – Free entry. Punk act from France. Highly recommended to beat up the winter blues. Small Feet @ Sodra Teatern –  Free entry. Swedish trio performing […]

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