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Fondue - Swiss, Swedish and Japanese

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I've always been a bit confused when people talk about fondue. What exactly is it? The word sounds undeniably French. But it also makes me think of the Alps. Peter, however, who is 15 years older than me, has grown up with fondue as a "Swedish classic". And besides ... you can get some kind of fondue in some Asian restaurants, right?

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Chinese fine dining in Stockholm

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Chinese food has got a bit of a bad reputation in our part of the world, unfortunately. At best, you might think of a tasty, but predictable, "four small dishes" at a suburban restaurant with a red plush interior. That's not necessarily wrong in itself, but Chinese food can be so much more than that! Last Thursday evening, my old colleagues celebrated my departure and we took the opportunity to try Chinese fine dining in Stockholm.

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Heavenly tapas at Aqui Tapas & Bar

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So, how good and nice can it be to go out to eat one evening? Last Saturday we joined Peter's eldest son Robin and his wife Alexandra, as well as Robin's mum, sister and sister's boyfriend, at a tapas restaurant in Stockholm. It was an evening of heavenly tapas, mango daquiris, juggling bottles and of course lots of talking and laughing.

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Guest of the Week: Christian Muda, Gourmet Traveller

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Christian Muda is a travel blogger with a special interest in food experiences while travelling. When you read his blog, Food and travel blog, takes you to restaurants and cooking experiences around Sweden and the world. They range from exclusive luxury restaurants to simple street food, and sometimes they even experiment in the kitchen at home in Stockholm.

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Lebanese Christmas table in Stockholm

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The night before last it was time for Christmas dinner with my (Helena's) colleagues. Usually my colleagues don't want traditional Christmas food, and also three out of eight are vegetarians, so this year it was Lebanese Christmas dinner. Not against me if you say so!

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Living and eating in Zagreb - restaurant tips

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Eating in Zagreb? This is best done in the hustle and bustle of the Tkalciceva promenade in the city centre. Discover everything from coffee shops to vegetarian food in Croatia's capital. Croatians love coffee, and the pedestrianised streets are charming with many restaurants and bars. Here are our top tips on where to stay and eat in Zagreb!

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Olomouc - a gem in the eastern Czech Republic

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We had no expectations of the city of Olomouc at all. Perhaps because we hadn't even heard of the place until very recently. Wow, what a surprise! We can really, really recommend this little hidden gem. Cosy alleys, impressive historical buildings and a fantastic restaurant.

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Stay in a castle in the Czech Republic - one night at Liblice

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We have just tried staying in castles in the Czech Republic. We flew from Stockholm to Prague and from there it was only an hour by car to get to Liblice Castle. Here we were able to enjoy good food and a spa. Not a bad way to spend a Thursday night!

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Allhelgona menu at Skänkstugan in Täby

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This weekend was All Saints Day and we met my (Helena's) mum and brother and their family to spend time together and light a candle on my dad's grave. Mum also treated us to a meal at Skänkstugan in Täby. This little restaurant in the countryside is really cosy and also offers good food, so of course we have to tell you and show you some pictures. How was your weekend?

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7 restaurants in Malta you don't want to miss

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Today we present 7 restaurants in Malta that you don't want to miss. Before travelling to Malta, we were told that "Malta is not a country you go to for the food". After tasting locally produced delicacies directly from the farmers and finding really good restaurants, we changed our minds. Join us for 7 great restaurants in Malta! And a little bonus at the end when it comes to street food.

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