JULY DEGUSTABOX REVIEW

JULY DEGUSTABOX REVIEW

August 04, 2016

I had a great time working my way through July's Degustabox*, the snacks were right up my street and the drinks were refreshingly tasty.

I've been enjoying the boxes for quite a few months now and love the surprise of the contents, although some months are better than others in terms of variety and what suits my taste buds.

This month, my favourites were the Brookside Chocolates, Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles Infusions, the Berrywhite drinks and the Qcumber drink.

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Living The Lagom Way with Ikea #LiveLagom

Living The Lagom Way with Ikea #LiveLagom

January 28, 2016

When I first heard about Ikea's Live Lagom project, I knew I had to get involved. Through an application process that took place at the end of 2015, I am so excited to announce that I was one of the lucky ones, along with another 249 families to have been picked for the project. 

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Vasterbottensost Cheese Flan Recipe

Vasterbottensost Cheese Flan Recipe

June 08, 2015

 Photo by Vasterbottensost

Following on from the delicious Swedish meatball recipe by Bronte Aurell of ScandiKitchn, here's another amazing recipe she shared with us. Wobbly and ultra cheesy flan made with Vasterbottensost cheese. The homemade pastry was buttery and crumbly, holding all that cheesy filling together. 

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Incredible Homestyle Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Incredible Homestyle Swedish Meatballs Recipe

June 07, 2015

Want a go at making some insanely delicious and authentic Swedish meatballs? This recipe is by Bronte Aurell of Scandikitchen, and we learnt how to make it in the cookery class put on by Vasterbottensost.

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Cooking with Sweden's King of all Cheeses, Vasterbottensost

Cooking with Sweden's King of all Cheeses, Vasterbottensost

June 05, 2015

Scandinavian food and Swedish cheese is one that I don't know much about and when a cookery class combines both, of course I had to be there. 

Vasterbottensost* is Sweden's king of all cheeses and it's unique taste is is what makes it so special. When I posted a photo of it on Facebook, a friend from Sweden immediately sent a big thumbs up. It's the real deal! 

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