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Shrimp soup with shrimp shells - fantastic!

Writer: Helena Bergström

Shrimp soup on shrimp shells! We love shrimps and now that we are trying to eat healthily, while enjoying good food, shrimps are more popular than ever. The other day we had a lot of shrimp shells left over, so we made sure to utilise them to make a delicious shrimp soup.

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Date facts - 17 things you (maybe) didn't know

Writer: Helena Bergström

Facts about dates! Do you know what date palms look like, when fresh dates are in season or how the fresh and dried fruit is usually eaten? We made bacon-wrapped dates a few days ago, and now we're getting into exciting date facts!

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Bacon wrapped dates - a sweet and savoury snack for the party!

Writer: Helena Bergström

Bacon wrapped dates are a sweet and salty snack that is often a favourite at parties and other festive occasions. These treats have long been a favourite of ours, but I don't think we've ever shared the recipe before. So now it's time, bacon wrapped dates!

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Irish whiskey - & pubs and beer in Ireland

Writer: Peter Bergström

Irish whiskey is loved by many, as is the culture of pubs and beer in Ireland. We experienced Ireland as one of Europe's most beautiful islands, with its intense green colours and dramatic nature. We travelled around Ireland for three weeks and we got to experience fantastic ruined castles, castles, breathtaking nature and of course the pub life with the laughter, music, whiskey, beer and drinks. Here is some liquid from Ireland!

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Belgian beer - and breweries in Belgium

Writer: Helena Bergström

Belgian beer is exciting, and visiting breweries in Belgium is an adventure. You'll find everything from wheat beer and Trappist beer to cherry beer and spontaneously fermented beer, made in the same way as a hundred years ago. Belgium has sometimes been called the 'Disneyland of beer' and it's easy to see why - tasting Belgian beer is like embarking on an unusually surprising roller coaster ride.

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Beer in Germany - 6 German experiences with a beer theme

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | How to experience beer in Germany in the best way? Germany has a strong beer culture and there are lots of local breweries, cozy pubs and nice "beer gardens". But if you want a slightly more special beer experience, what do you do? Here are 6 tips for experiences in Germany that are all about beer.

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Seafood Recipes – 9 Favorites from Our Travels and Our Kitchen

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | We love seafood! Shrimp, mussels, crayfish, crab, lobster and scallops – most of it goes home with us. And just like with many other foods, seafood is also associated with travels and memories from different places in the world.

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Fish recipes – 9 favorites from our travels and our kitchen

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | We love to eat fish, both at home and when we travel. And just like with so many other foods, a particular fish dish can become strongly associated with a place or a trip. A simple tuna sandwich can take us back to Malta, haddock to Iceland and a fish sandwich to northern Germany.

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German specialities in different regions - don't miss these

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | German specialties, what are they? German food varies from region to region, and there are many different delicacies and traditional dishes to try. We take a virtual culinary journey through Germany, and when the borders open again, it's time to try it for real!

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What are truffles? - 15 interesting facts about truffles

What are truffles? From time to time, especially when travelling in southern Europe, you come across dishes flavoured with truffles. It's delicious, but what exactly is it? What's the difference between different varieties, and why is it considered such a delicacy?

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