Monday, December 30, 2013
December
There has been so much going on this month that I have become a bad blogger. So for now I'm going to do a little summary and post pictures later!
December has been dark, gray, and rainy--but we did have our first snow, so that was a nice reprieve. In mid-December, I attended a choir for St. Lucia day and baked and ate various versions of saffransbullar as tradition requires. I loved making the apartment Christmasy, with silly decorations and candles--but when you are living with only six hours of "sunlight," it's important to make your home cheery and bright. On December 23rd, my mom flew from California to Copenhagen, where I picked her up. We had a super fun trip and lots of little adventures, including a Belgian themed Christmas Day dinner. But I can't believe I forgot to buy Belgian beer! I did successfully roast a duck for the first time though.
Now December is almost over and it's a bit crazy to look back and think about all that has happened. I am loving being in Sweden but am so looking forward to seeing my family in California in February!
December has been dark, gray, and rainy--but we did have our first snow, so that was a nice reprieve. In mid-December, I attended a choir for St. Lucia day and baked and ate various versions of saffransbullar as tradition requires. I loved making the apartment Christmasy, with silly decorations and candles--but when you are living with only six hours of "sunlight," it's important to make your home cheery and bright. On December 23rd, my mom flew from California to Copenhagen, where I picked her up. We had a super fun trip and lots of little adventures, including a Belgian themed Christmas Day dinner. But I can't believe I forgot to buy Belgian beer! I did successfully roast a duck for the first time though.
Now December is almost over and it's a bit crazy to look back and think about all that has happened. I am loving being in Sweden but am so looking forward to seeing my family in California in February!
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Thanksgiving 2013
On Saturday, Johanna and I hosted Thanksgiving. After weeks of planning and organization, the day finally came for all 22 of us to come together for the feast.
Prepping the night before at Johanna and Anton's place...
Prepping the night before at Johanna and Anton's place...
We made three pies!
Pumpkin pie made from a pumpkin that I roasted and pureed myself
Getting ready to eat hunted wild boar from Johanna's parents cooked pulled pork style
Getting ready the morning of at 8am...
Aila wants to help too!
Before the roasting began!
Anton taking it easy before the craziness began
Anders was the most intense potato masher I have ever seen
The feast!
We had two 10lb turkeys, amazing homemade gravy, vegetarian gravy, two versions of sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, fresh rolls, cranberry sauce, stuffing, brussels sprouts with pomegranates, lingonberry sauce, a vegetarian alternative, a broccoli side dish, and apple pies, pumpkin pies, pumpkin bread, and a pineapple tart. 99% of everything was homemade and absolutely delicious.
Mine and Alex's first time carving turkey. Not bad!
Me and Min
The damage
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