Good morning! I can't believe it's already June 1st! I just got back from visiting my parents in Burlington, Vermont, where we blew lots of glass at their studio, AO Glass, grilled, and ate maple creemees. Now back in Brooklyn, I'm deep into planning summer recipes and gearing up to head to Sweden for a few weeks.
Summer in Sweden is always my favorite. It's not nearly as hot as it is in New York (thankfully) and new potatoes and farm-fresh strawberries make an appearance almost every evening. I've developed a few Scandinavian-inspired recipes over the past few years here, and if you want to give one a try, here are a few of my favorites:
• These Skagen baked potatoes are made with twice-baked potatoes and filled with a classic Swedish shrimp salad. It's a fun and simple summer lunch option if you have friends coming over or want something lobster-roll adjacent!
• You can't go wrong with Swedish pancakes with homemade raspberry jam. They're essentially the same as crêpes, so I probably don't have to tell you how good of a breakfast or lunch staple they are.
• This recipe for my upside-down plum & cardamom cake might be one of the most popular recipes I've developed. If you're feeling extra, I would recommend serving it with a simple crème anglaise on the side.
