Skandinavia

[Second Summer]

Only in Norway ....

"Body part found in illegal grave after police investigation
FØRDE (NRK): In the middle of day friends and family gathered to bury a body part belonging to a person very much alive at the cemetery in Blomreina in Førde. A Saturday in December a woman witnessed something somewhat unusual. [...]"

She later reported it to the police, and the police decided bring shovels and go to the cemetery to investigate. They found the body part buried between a wall and a rhododendron bush. Further investigation revealed that this was the result of a surgical intervention and that the burial was part of a religious ceremony. The group had acted in good faith, but they were not aware of the regulations for burial. They have been informed by police what to do next time, in case it should happen again.

Source (in Norwegian):

Fann kroppsdel i ulovleg grav etter politiaksjon

FØRDE (NRK): Midt på lyse dagen samla pårørande seg for å grave ned ein kroppsdel frå eit høgst levande menneske på gravplassen Blomreina i Førde.

www.nrk.no

 

[Veggyolky]

Hello! Im a vegan in Sweden! I work as a server at the vegan beer bar (100%) vegan restaurant

 

[PTree15]

Welcome to VF, Veggyolky!

 

[g0rph]

Hello! Im a vegan in Sweden! I work as a server at the vegan beer bar (100%) vegan restaurant

Nice.
Wish we had one here in Karlstad!
(Although we do have Bakgården!)

 

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When I was in Saigon Foods in Gothenburg today, I discovered that Nature's Charm have brought out the very first sweetened, condensed oat milk. I can sense a batch of creamy fudge coming on and M has started thinking of banoffee pie!

*NEW* OAT RANGE | Nature's Charm

 

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Hemköp in Nordstan (our central precinct) has got a larger array of vegan cheeses now and I bought some Vegoumi (vegan halloumi) made by Gustatus. I can't find any info or pictures online so I can't link. I don't eat halloumi so this is M's opinion. She said it is really delicious grilled but she can't eat too much in one go because it is fatty.

 

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Felix now make a vegan goulash soup. It says vegetarian on the label but none of the intended ingredients are from animal sources. It only says it may contain traces of milk or egg. It is really delicious and much the same as the meat version but it is high in oil and salt. I recommend half a tin per portion. Vegetarisk Gulaschsoppa | Felix

 

[shyvas]

I really like goulash and make a root & seitan goulash with herb dumplings.

 

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I really like goulash and make a root & seitan goulash with herb dumplings.

Sounds delicious!

 

[Raven]

I've been taking part in a Fredagsmys challenge for this month online with a few other women as the weather is so dark and dreary at this time of year.

Fredagsmys - The Incredibly Cozy Swedish Tradition | Sweden Herald

Every Friday evening in Sweden, families gather on the couch with snacks, candy, and a favorite movie or TV show, all ready for a beloved weekly tradition

swedenherald.com

 

[Second Summer]

I've been taking part in a Fredagsmys challenge for this month online with a few other women as the weather is so dark and dreary at this time of year.

Fredagsmys - The Incredibly Cozy Swedish Tradition | Sweden Herald

Every Friday evening in Sweden, families gather on the couch with snacks, candy, and a favorite movie or TV show, all ready for a beloved weekly tradition

swedenherald.com

The Swedes are adorable! Great word, fredagsmys ...

Norway also has a "tradition" of Friday tacos, as were suggested in that article. Obviously, it's a rather new tradition, but nevertheless. And we have a small adaptation: sour cream. Because the spiciness of such exotic foods can honestly get a bit much.