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- 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.
Icy Steps and Artful Stops
Today’s run was a true test of endurance. I conquered approximately 5,000 steps on a staircase, completing 11 loops in around 2 hours. The initial 6-7 loops felt smooth, but the remaining ones were incredibly challenging.
My Salomon Spikecross shoes were essential, providing much-needed grip on the icy steps. Despite the difficulties, I persevered and even managed to capture some photos of the art at Konst på hög.
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!
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
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?
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.
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Happy Halloween 🎃👻
Summer cabin closed for the season
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Found this at at supermarket. I don’t know why. But I just want to dig my face into it.
Nice evening with Tobbe Trollkarl. He gave a 5+ magician show for the kids.
I fcking love colder weather and my summer cabin.
Wonderful day with daughter. Last time I rode Flumeride at Liseberg I was like 10 years old.
Beer and hiking
Getting ready for some hiking
Alright lets do this! bodaborg.se
Everyone should have a well of beer
