the swede life in toronto

This subject is very relevant to me right now and can be a bit controversial depending on how you stand on raising children. Right now, my daughter has by-passed the terrible twos and instead is making true of the terrible threes, which I naively didn’t think would be so terrible. Since she started talking, I […]

Once upon a time, we were designing a green-built home and I blogged on it. I read a few old posts and couldn’t stop laughing at one post where we were adamant about getting Swedish toilets. I think the following story sums up why Swedish toilets are superior to American ones in design (and why […]

SWEA (The Swedish Women’s Educational Association) is the largest Swedish women’s organization outside of Sweden and its network spans the globe. Every year for the past 30 years, SWEA Toronto holds a large Christmas market in November in downtown Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre. People come from all over Ontario and surrounding areas to take part in […]

I enjoy hunting for good music, and especially like discovering new Swedish bands. As everyone’s music tastes are different, I’ll try to showcase a few different styles, as my taste is as varied as my foodie knowledge on world cuisine. I think music is an expression of true art, emotion, politics and culture. So, like […]

“We are excited to be the venue partner of the first NORTH Nordic Food Festival,” says VP of Culinary and Pastry Arts at The International Culinary Center, Chef Candy Argondizza. “The rise in popularity and prominence of the cooking from this region is hard to ignore especially with NOMA, Maaemo, Aska and of course one […]

UPDATED AUGUST 7, 2018 It’s August and summer is near a close, but the weather is still warm enough to actually sit outside, so Swedes are busting out their bibs for a Swedish crayfish (crawfish to you Southerners) party! It’s not well-known that outside Louisiana, Swedes love crayfish and have eaten them since the 16th […]

I am craving some tasty Swedish summer food which is delicious for this hot summer we’re enjoying! In this heat, people love to eat cool, crispy salads, fresh fish and creamy creme fraiche and these video recipes hit the spot. Tina Nordström, a well-known Swedish chef from Skåne (Southern Sweden) was a host for New […]

It’s not too late to pick up a great book (or books) to read this summer. I have been thinking of putting up a list of favorite Swedish crime novels. There’s nothing so thrilling as to read a dark, mysterious crime story in a distant place such as Sweden! Some of these authors have a […]

As the season for all kinds of Swedish celebrations is fast approaching (think midsummer, Herring and Shrimp parties!), I wanted to share some North American substitutions for Swedish products. It has been a lot of trial and error finding the right things to use here in Canada. Fortunately for our American neighbors, they can get […]

I was amused by these interviews of average Swedish guys and gals on the streets of Stockholm by NewLondonerTV. Asking everything from “Do you believe in God?” to “Which country has the most beautiful guys/girls?” to “What is missing in your life?”, they seem to be quite content with their lives and their looks, which […]