Finding Sugar Paradise at Taxinge slott, Sweden

I was already at the pastry table when they rounded the corner – a curly-haired woman holding a small point-and-shoot camera, and two kids, no more than 6 or 7, a boy and girl both holding their father’s hands, one at each side. I caught their mother’s expression first – mouth wide open, eyes twinkling, camera ready. A girl-like giggle escaped her. “This is insane,” she must have been thinking. At least that’s what I thought when I rounded the same corner.

Postcard: Butcher’s counter at Östermalms Saluhall

Östermalms Saluhall remains one of my favorite places in Stockholm to photograph. Slabs of raw meat, whole fish and seafood balanced atop each other, fruits and vegetables stacked in pyramids, and other gourmet knick-knacks seem quite photogenic on otherwise boring days. You can view more photos from Östermalms Saluhall over at Sweden.se.

Celebrating Easter In Stockholm

Hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing Easter with family. This weekend was spent with friends – gorging on egg halves, and various forms of pickled herring and salmon, ushering in church, and remembering what a gracious gift I’ve been given.

Summer Noshing In Sweden

Inspired by fellow writer and native gal Anna Brones’ recent Swedish Autumn blog post and long gone summer days, thought I’d share a few foodie shots of some of my favorite typical Swedish fare.