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2011-11-14. Published in Uncategorized
by Caroline

The Native: Ostkakan

On the 14th of November; Sweden celebrates the National day of Ostkaka (Curd Cake), a dessert that has been around since 1600 and has made a guest appearance in several of Astrid Lindgren's stories. This national day was created by the association Ostkakans vänner in 2004 to increase awareness of the delicious dessert in Sweden and in Europe.

It's important to not confuse Ostkakan with the American cheesecake; the two desserts are made differently.

The cake is most often based on the ingredients ...

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2011-10-24. Published in Uncategorized
by Caroline

The Native: Tv-series: De drabbade

Some Swedish tv-series need to be watched, this is one of them; a horror story that aired on SVT in 2003: De drabbade (The affected) The slogan for the tv-series was a eye catcher from the beginning:

The affected
A nameless power
A few chosen
A last showdown between light and darkness

A nameless power sweeps in over Scandinavia, two women representing the good & the dark side and a few chosen people find themselves having supernatural powers. Eventually they make a choice, they use their ...

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2011-02-11. Published in Uncategorized
by Gina

City Beat: Kaja Trio Picnic Show

Friday February 11  you can check out a Swedish band at Kulturhuset Oceanen, in central Gothenburg near Masthugget and Majorna. Kaja Trio has been touring since 2005, mainly around Sweden and a bit of Germany. This show has a bit of a different twist though, it's a "Picnic Concert." Take your friends and some good homemade food and go listen to the music and relax while enjoying your picnic.

What kind of music is it? Let's say indie + European ...

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2010-11-28. Published in Uncategorized
by Nina

Thought of the Week: Getting to know Swedish Artists

So by now, I have been to my fair share of Swedish clubs, bars, and concert venues. I wouldn't say the list is extensive (I mean, who has the money for that?), but if I had a map and spread it out on the table, I could probably point to at least half a dozen. Either way, while each venue  has their unique perks, I often walk away flabbergasted from the music that's played. Maybe I've been going to the wrong places, ...

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2010-11-20. Published in Uncategorized
by Nina

Thought of the Week: Music Mind-Expansion



The music scene in Gothenburg has been something I have yet to master. Coming from a place in the States where an innovative music scene has been alive for many years, I'm hoping gradually exploring the venues this Swedish city has to offer will be a audibly rewarding experience. I had known about the existence of Way Out West (which, perhaps, next summer I'll try to attend, depending on the line-up), but until then, what is there left? And what else is there?

While I ...

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2010-11-16. Published in Uncategorized
by Nina

Discovering Sweden: Getting Over Evening Class Exhaustion

Despite the convenience of their timing, evening classes can be hard. Whether it is having three hours grouped in one weekly session, or the sudden onset of afternoon exhaustion, getting through evening classes is a tough thing that sometimes requires some serious strategy in any country. Sweden is no exception, but man—this place does kick it up a notch.

First, the cold. I’m sure this changes in the spring when it starts to warm up again (and by spring, I suppose I mean, like, June), ...

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