I was having a conversation with somebody recently about the different techniques we use in sewing clothes. So I began to make a list. I'm not talking about the basics like laying out a pattern, cutting, simple darts. They are important for sure, but I'm more...
This is an ongoing post, and I'll update it as I go The 2026 wardrobe contest organised by Sewing Pattern Review is the perfect opportunity for me to use up my (huge) stash and also to sew a new wardrobe after big weight loss over the last 12 months. I also need to...
..through the medium of Vintage Sewing Patterns. I discovered this classic deep in my stash recently. Apparently I was a size 12 back when I was 18 years old and sewed this the last time. I loved this pattern, especially the jacket which was so cool. I made it from a...
I've been shopping for plants at Farmer Gracy for the great garden redesign of 2025. These arrived today and are now potted up, parked in the greenhouse and doing their thing while I get the borders ready. Photos and descriptions from the Farmer Gracy websiteOne...
Välkommen!
Glögg
Ost och knäkebröd
Leverpastej
Vörtlimpor
(Pate, assorted Scandinavian cheeses and crackers)
Herring Course
Gravlax with Coriander Mustard Sauce
Assorted sill (dill, garlic, mustard, sherry sauce)
Sill salad
Cucumber salad
Salmon terrine
Green salad
Chilled aquavit
Main Course
Julskinke (Baked Christmas Ham)
served with applesauce and assorted mustards
Rodkol (Sweet+Sour Christmas Cabbage)
Braised kale in cream sauce
Köttbullar (meatballs with lingonberry sauce)
Jansson’s Temptation
New potatoes with butter
Creamed mashed potato
Beetroot ragu
Prinskorv
Gräddsås (gravy)
Chilled aquavit and a collection of dark beers
Dessert
Cloudberry Fool
Almond cookies with cream and berries
Pepparkakor
Risgryngröt
Swedish candies
(Aqvavit drunk to the accompaniment of Helan Går)
Click the links for the shopping lists, recipes and timetable for this menu.
I was having a conversation with somebody recently about the different techniques we use in sewing clothes. So I began to make a list. I'm not talking about the basics like laying out a pattern, cutting, simple darts. They are important for sure, but I'm more...
This is an ongoing post, and I'll update it as I go The 2026 wardrobe contest organised by Sewing Pattern Review is the perfect opportunity for me to use up my (huge) stash and also to sew a new wardrobe after big weight loss over the last 12 months. I also need to...
..through the medium of Vintage Sewing Patterns. I discovered this classic deep in my stash recently. Apparently I was a size 12 back when I was 18 years old and sewed this the last time. I loved this pattern, especially the jacket which was so cool. I made it from a...
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