anteckningar
- 5 liters of svagdricka (a type of Swedish malt beverage). You can substitute this with non or low-alcohol beer (I’ve tried it and it doesn’t make any notable changes).
- 5 sliced raw potatoes
- 1 packet of baker’s yeast, 50 g
- 1 bag of cloves
- 1 bag of cardamom seeds
- 1 piece of fresh ginger (about 5 cm)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 500 g raisins
- 2.5 kilograms of sugar
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Spices: The measurement of spices is not entirely precise, as you may have noticed. Season to your taste – those who love cinnamon can add an extra stick.
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Alcohol content: The alcohol content of the mulled wine typically ranges between 10 and 15 percent.
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Storage: The mulled wine can be stored for one or two years after bottling, and it should only get better in taste. Eventually, it will oxidize, and you’ll notice it.
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Yeast: I personally recommend using wine yeast. But you can use regular bread yeast, which seems to work excellently. You can try at your own risk with sweet bread yeast or another type. For safety, dissolve the yeast in a little svagdricka separately first.
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Svagdricka: Svagdricka may start appearing on store shelves around this time of year, but sometimes it doesn’t arrive until November. Keep pestering your grocer and remember that svagdricka is sometimes called “Juldricka” (Christmas drink).
- La neta - Addictively flavorful tacos, a must-try for cilantro lovers. Perfect for anyone seeking a taste adventure.
- Queens Head - A diverse beer selection in a cozy library setting, ideal for relaxing and unwinding.
I recently went on a skiing trip to Säfsen with my family and this time, I remembered to bring my GoPro. The memories captured on video are just better than photos.
For my daughter, it was her third time skiing, and she did amazingly well!
🍿 Wonka 🍫🍫🍫😊😔
Just watched this movie with my daughter. It gets three out of five chocolate bars from us!
If you don’t have kids or won’t be watching it with a kid, then I’d rate it as 🍫🍫😐😐😐.
🍿Dumb money 🍺🍺🍺🍺🥛 Delivers an entertaining blend of wit and financial intrigue. 4 out of 5 beers.
How Old-School IRC connections bring unexpected delights
This is really cool. An acquaintance. Well, acquaintance might be stretching it – we’ve been chatting on IRC for many, many years. You know IRC? Yes, that’s how old-school I am, but this connection goes far beyond that.
Today, a package arrived from an IRC buddy. I tore it open as soon as I got home. And luckily for me, there was some authentic Swedish tacos ready to be heated up. Raspberry and lingonberry sauce were generously poured over the tacos.
Yeah, it was delicious, but that’s beside the point. I’m still teary-eyed over these little thoughtful gestures that people around me do. I appreciate it immensely. Everyone should have a genuine IRC friend.
And if you’re reading this, you know who you are ;) I’ll be visiting Gothenburg this summer!
Resetting my email game
s part of my ongoing quest to find the best email service, I recently encountered a significant milestone. Just yesterday, I reached the “soft limit” on my Migadu email account. This event prompted me to reevaluate my options and explore new alternatives.
After some research, I decided to take the plunge with MXroute’s enticing lifetime promo offer. I must say, the transition has been impressively smooth. The onboarding process was straightforward, and so far, the service has been operating flawlessly. It’s a refreshing change and I’m looking forward to use this service.
If you can’t convince iPhone users to switch to Android, now you can join in their conversation…
Now you can iMessage your friends from an Android phone with Beeper Mini
Exploring Sweden through the lens of three Pixar movie posters
Back to Basics with Fitnotes
OK, I’ve probably tried every gym workout app there is. But now, I’ve gone full circle and I’m back to Fitnotes. This time, I’m here to stay.
Why? Because this app is by far the best. Its simplicity just wins overall. No more jumping from one app to another – Fitnotes has everything I need.
Quick Hack: Monitoring Plex Streams with Python/Flask and Tautulli API
This evening, I dived into a fun and practical project: leveraging the Python/Flask framework in combination with the Tautulli API. The goal? To create a seamless way to view current streams from multiple Plex servers.
It’s Saturday - the perfect time to enjoy a rich stout from Great Divide 🍺. Why not?
Currently reading: Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain 📚
I’m already a very adept user of beeper.com,
But this caught my eye today and it almost looks better.
I’ll try out texts.com for a few days.
How to Make DUNDERGLÖGG (Mulled Wine): A Swedish Recipe
It’s time to brew some DUNDERGLÖGG, also known as Mulled Wine.
I’ve done this several times before, and it’s difficult to fail. You can experiment as you like, but for your first attempt, I recommend following the original recipe. After the initial try, I suggest adding some fresh sliced oranges with the peel still on.
This year, I’m experimenting with “apple must” (apple juice-ish) instead of svagdricka (a type of Swedish malt beverage). If svagdricka is hard to find outside Sweden, you can substitute it with non-alcoholic beer.
Original Recipe:
Mix everything in a ten-liter bucket, cover it with plastic wrap with small holes in it, and let the brew sit at room temperature for at least three weeks, preferably six. Bottle it into well-cleaned bottles using a siphon, being careful not to include the sediment at the bottom. Heat and enjoy.
Good to know:
My Go-To Spots in Stockholm
Happy Halloween 🎃👻
Summer cabin closed for the season
Happy Friday!
Bought Kluster - a magnetic board game. Played with my 7 year old daughter today. Really nerve breaking game and lots of fun. 🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲 (5/5)
View rules and gamplay here www.youtube.com/watch
Currently reading: Shift (Silo Trilogy) by Hugh Howey 📚