Thanks for your note! Sadly, my hidden gem closed this month. It was Amiralsgatans Speceributik. They may come back again in a different format, but the shop is now closed. :(
I am impressed that Sweden has found a way to recycle plastic wrap. I've read that it is mostly impossible. Berkeley has to be close to the fresh produce perfect universe - and unlike Sweden, produce grown year round. Very tough comparison.I hope you get some insight into the candy fetish. Sounds odd in the larger context of healthy living. Is it all sugar, or do they also do marvelous chocolate?
The plastic recycling is fascinating. And while a lot depends on proper separation, not all facilities can take different materials. As I understand it, materials that cannot be recycled are instead incinerated. But Sweden has also taken huge steps on taking more plastic with a new facility launched last year: https://smartcitysweden.com/worlds-biggest-plastic-sorting-facility-inaugurated/. I should do a post on the local recycling center we go to ... it's amazing.
As for the candy ... good question on the history. It is mostly just candy. There are good chocolates, but it's not what you find in bins. There is something known as "lördaggodis", or Saturday Candy, which you can read about here: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20211004-lrdagsgodis-swedens-saturday-only-candy-tradition. But I find people buying candy every day of the week from the shops, not just Saturday. :)
I love grocery shopping too, especially in new countries. I might even call it a top 3 pasttime...
Happy to guide you through the different flours whenever you want ;)
Also, for produce, what I miss the most is Årstiderna - an all organic veggie box that includes gorgeous produce from small farms in Spain and Italy as well as locally in Scandinavia. Still dream of their citrus boxes even while living in Southern California! Highly recommend you give them a try!
Yes, I do know Årstiderna and we actually tried their seasonal box for awhile, but we found the box directly from the farmer was even better. But yes, Årstiderna is a great option and I occasionally buy from them as well. Good to add to my list!
Hi! Lovely post! I was wondering about the hidden gem place you mentioned. The url doesn't seem to work. 😊
Thanks for your note! Sadly, my hidden gem closed this month. It was Amiralsgatans Speceributik. They may come back again in a different format, but the shop is now closed. :(
Ah what a shame! Fingers crossed!
I am impressed that Sweden has found a way to recycle plastic wrap. I've read that it is mostly impossible. Berkeley has to be close to the fresh produce perfect universe - and unlike Sweden, produce grown year round. Very tough comparison.I hope you get some insight into the candy fetish. Sounds odd in the larger context of healthy living. Is it all sugar, or do they also do marvelous chocolate?
The plastic recycling is fascinating. And while a lot depends on proper separation, not all facilities can take different materials. As I understand it, materials that cannot be recycled are instead incinerated. But Sweden has also taken huge steps on taking more plastic with a new facility launched last year: https://smartcitysweden.com/worlds-biggest-plastic-sorting-facility-inaugurated/. I should do a post on the local recycling center we go to ... it's amazing.
As for the candy ... good question on the history. It is mostly just candy. There are good chocolates, but it's not what you find in bins. There is something known as "lördaggodis", or Saturday Candy, which you can read about here: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20211004-lrdagsgodis-swedens-saturday-only-candy-tradition. But I find people buying candy every day of the week from the shops, not just Saturday. :)
A post on recycling Swedish style would be great!
I love grocery shopping too, especially in new countries. I might even call it a top 3 pasttime...
Happy to guide you through the different flours whenever you want ;)
Also, for produce, what I miss the most is Årstiderna - an all organic veggie box that includes gorgeous produce from small farms in Spain and Italy as well as locally in Scandinavia. Still dream of their citrus boxes even while living in Southern California! Highly recommend you give them a try!
Yes, I do know Årstiderna and we actually tried their seasonal box for awhile, but we found the box directly from the farmer was even better. But yes, Årstiderna is a great option and I occasionally buy from them as well. Good to add to my list!