Weekly news 4-10 July 2011

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Scandi hello: Pea soup fight, Norwegian Toenail lady and Bjorn hides political messages in Mamma Mia

Hejsa du,

This week we learnt that there are two people in Sweden who are named “Bulle” which means “Bun”. There are also two people named “Kanel” (cinnamon). And one poor dude named “Socker” (sugar).
Still, this does not beat the Norwegian first name of “Odd” or “Bent”, or how about the Swedish name Jerk for your first born?

Mamma mia, here we go again

We have long known that the answer to all life’s questions can be found in ABBA songs. We bow to Benny & co and we are happy they have enriched our lives with songs such as “I do, I do, I do”, “Money Money Money” and “Gimme Gimme”. We even like the lesser known “Hej Gamle Man” . Last week, Bjorn revealed their songs are not to be boxed as silly pop songs: they all have hidden political messages... Fernando? http://xurl.at/4yt

Give me my Thursday pea soup, or else...

Food is all about culture and roots. When people ask us why we started Scandi Kitchen we say it’s because we found a temporary remedy for homesickness for the Scandi ex-pats. Food is Mamma, food is home, food broadens your horizons and lets you taste a country’s culture and innermost secrets.

In Sweden, all soldiers in the Swedish Army eat pea soup and pancakes on a Thursday. It’s as Swedish as Volvo and fermented herring and nobody should mess with that. Except one big catering firm did and they lost out. http://xurl.at/4yu

In the shop

This week, David wants everyone to know that goods from Norway are coming in mid week, so if you are running out of brown cheese, it is a good week to stock up. There will also be a special offer on Norwegian Fiske pudding. New stuff includes Norwegian Sørlandschips. They are crisps, but they are Norwegian and this means they are better than Abba, Aqua and Ace of Base put together.
Don’t forget we’re still in the middle of Korv Mania (Swedish Sausage Season) so stock up on the best BBQ sausages in town (don’t forget to wear Grilldress if you are Norwegian). http://www.scandikitchen.co.uk/shop

Penguin of the week

Lance the Tourist Penguin is still lost in New Zealand. Thanks to all of you who sent in Penguin stories. This week’s Penguin of the week is one that tickles. And one that slaps. http://xurl.at/4yw

A little bit of this and a dash of that

• Highest viewing in Norwegian TV history? 134 hours direct transmission of a cruise through the fjords (yes really) – highlights here http://xurl.at/4yx Perfect if you are planning an armchair holiday from the comfort of Winchester.
• Danes think sunbathing in the buff is a bit rude http://xurl.at/4yy
• The UK Guild of Food Writers pop by http://xurl.at/4yz
• Is her name Toe-nail or not? http://xurl.at/4z0
• Please note that we will be closed on SUNDAYS from 24th July (inclusive) until beginning of September.

See you in the kitchen soon
Bye for now
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Comments

[Builder66]

I have had the pea soup in Sweeden and it's fantastic. It's very thick and very tasty. Not sure how they make it.