“Real Stew,” by Clifford A. Wright, is a cookbook that doesn’t put on airs. It is an authentic, exhaustive look at 300 recipes for stews, braises, ragouts, goulashes, chowders and the like, arranged ...

Food writer John Duxbury shares his simple recipe for a classic Swedish side that is a perfect partner to sausages. Gräslökstuvad potatis (potatoes in chive sauce) is a classic Swedish dish made with ...

Books are great, but how do I learn Swedish in the real world? Photo: Kristen Lidell/imagebank.sweden.se The Local's contributor Marie Zafimehy shares her top six tips for quickly learning Swedish ...

One variation of the classic Swedish open sandwich: ham and mimosa salad sandwich. Photo / Doug Sherring A touch of Nordic flair turns open sandwiches into a lunchtime feast. My one and only ...

While hygge was so three years ago, traditional Swedish desserts are having a moment in the spotlight right now. And no, we don’t mean red, fish-shaped gummies. Here, five Swedish-inspired dessert ...

Looking to refresh your cleaning routine? Embrace the Swedish concept of städdag. That is, a dedicated cleaning day to declutter, tidy up, wash, and sanitize whatever needs refresh. Städdag, which ...

These incredibly simple cookies, a version of the classic Swedish kolasnittar (caramel cuts), are the sort you whip up with almost no effort, as they’re made and baked in under half an hour. MAKES 18 ...

Whether one is looking at the exuberantly decorated furniture of the rococo period (early 1700s) or the subdued Gustavian style that followed in the late 1700s, Swedish design continues to resonate ...