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Food
New Potatoes – A Beloved Summer Delicacy with Roots Across Europe
Discover everything about new potatoes: their origins, cultivation in Sweden and Europe, nutritional benefits, popular varieties, traditional uses, and their role in summer food culture.
Food
Cold-Pressed Rapeseed Oil vs Regular Rapeseed Oil – What’s the Difference?
Discover the differences between cold-pressed rapeseed oil, refined rapeseed oil, and olive oil. Compare flavor, nutrition, cooking uses, sustainability, and health benefits.
Asian Food
How to Grill Shrimp Perfectly – Timing, Marinades, Expert Tips, and the Best Wine Pairings
Learn how to grill shrimp perfectly with expert tips, cooking times, preparation advice, a delicious marinade recipe, and the best wine pairings for grilled shrimp and seafood.
Food
Skagenröra – Sweden’s Beloved Shrimp Salad with a Rich Culinary Heritage
Discover Skagenröra, Sweden’s famous shrimp salad. Learn its history, where it’s popular, and how to make an authentic Scandinavian Skagenröra with this easy and delicious recipe.
Drink Pairing
What to Cook for Midsummer: Cold Dishes, Warm Dishes and Desserts
Planning your Midsummer menu? Here you will find inspiration for a generous Midsummer table with cold dishes, warm additions and simple summer desserts.
Food & Wine
Wine Pairing for Swedish Midsummer Food: The Best Wines for Herring, Salmon and Summer Buffets
What wine goes best with Swedish Midsummer food? Here is a sommelier’s guide to white wine, sparkling wine, rosé and light red wine for herring, potatoes, salmon, grilled food and strawberry cake.
Cocktail
Limoncello - all about the Italian lemon liqueur and a fresh cocktail recipe
Limoncello is a classic Italian lemon liqueur with a bright citrus flavor and a natural place after dinner or in refreshing summer cocktails. Here is a short guide to limoncello, how to serve it, a...
Food
Toast Skagen – A Swedish Classic with Nordic Elegance
Toast Skagen is a classic Swedish shrimp toast made with creamy mayonnaise, dill, and lemon, served on golden fried bread. Perfect as a starter or light lunch. Learn how to make this iconic Scandin...
Elderflower
Elderflower – The scent of summer in a glass
Discover the unique flavor and versatility of elderflower in drinks. From homemade cordial to cocktails, natural wine, and botanical gins, elderflower brings a floral, citrusy note that makes it a ...
Midsommar
The Midsummer Schnapps – A Toast to Tradition, Flavour, and Swedish Summer
Midsummer schnapps, traditional Swedish drinking rituals, and DIY schnapps recipes – discover everything you need to celebrate Midsummer the Swedish way on Corkframes.com. Learn how to infuse your ...
Midsommar
How to Pair Midsummer’s Strawberry Cake with the Right Drink
Strawberry cake is a midsummer classic. Discover which drinks – alcoholic or non-alcoholic – best complement this beloved summer dessert.
Food & Wine
Three Midsummer Herrings with a Twist – and What to Drink with Them
Discover three simple and elegant herring recipes for midsummer, perfectly paired with wine, sparkling wine or non-alcoholic options.
Drinking Song
Helan Går – The Classic Swedish Midsummer Drinking Song
The most iconic Swedish schnapps song is undoubtedly "Helan Går." Sung at every festive occasion where schnapps is served, it is an essential part of Midsummer traditions. Whether you are an experi...
Elderflower
Make Your Own Swedish Elderflower Midsummer Schnapps
Making your own schnapps is easier than you think. Here’s our best recipe for a delicious elderflower schnapps that will impress your guests.
Archipelago
Herring on the Swedish Christmas Table – A Classic with History Stephen Colbert
Herring’s popularity on the Christmas table can partly be attributed to its long shelf life, as pickling was once a method to preserve the fish through winter. Today, it’s not just practical but a ...
History
Why is Midsommar-stång called Maypole in english?
Why is Midsommarstång called Maypole in english, and is it the same thing?The term "maypole" in English for the "midsommarstång" in Swedish can be traced back to historical and linguistic reasons.
Corkframe
Corkframes wish you all a Happy Swedish Midsummer!
Corkframes would like to wish you all a very Happy Swedish Midsummer. We hope you enjoy this wonderful Swedish celebration with your loved ones, surrounded by good food, music, and joy.
Midsummer
How To Create an Authentic Swedish Midsummer Pole.
A traditional Swedish midsummer pole (midsommarstång) is a central part of the Midsummer celebration. By following these guidelines, one can create a traditional and authentic Swedish midsummer pol...
Food & Wine
Choosing Wine for Midsummer
Choosing wine for Midsummer can be a delightful task, as the Midsummer table often consists of a variety of flavors, from herring and salmon to new potatoes and strawberries. Here are some wine rec...
Midsommar
The History of Swedish Midsummer
Swedish Midsummer, or "Midsommar," is one of the most cherished and traditional celebrations in Sweden, deeply rooted in the country's history and cultural heritage. The origins of Midsummer date b...
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