Perched on the shores of Lake Vänern, Läckö Castle is a stunningly well-preserved icon of West Sweden. Besides the unique lodging accommodations and lively events, the grounds are home to a producing garden and a talented crew of cooks.
TrySwedish Thursdays
TrySwedish Thursdays: Swedish New Year Menu
Celebrate the New Year with a classic Swedish menu. With plenty of seafood, dill and local cheese, you will be off to a great new start.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Swedish Pickled Herring and Cheese
Pickled herring is a staple on any Swedish Christmas table. In West Sweden, they serve with a traditional cheese common to the region.
TrySwedish Thursdays: How to Celebrate Christmas Like a Swede
Learn how to make glögg, rice porridge and serve plenty of fish and game, just like they do in West Sweden for the holidays.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Cooking with Sweden’s Västerbottensost Cheese
Many foods can be served with Swedish Västerbottensost, but there are some favorite flavor combinations that work particularly well. Check out these tips.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Orange is the New Black— Fishing in West Sweden
Stockholm is home to great shopping and world-class restaurants, but when it comes to the finest ingredients to feed hungry guest, chefs head west.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Exploring West Sweden with the Chef of the Year
Named Chef of the Year, the talented and young Thomas Sjögren gives us a lay of the land when it comes to the best bites in Gothenburg and West Sweden.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Swedish Cheese Bread with Olives
This simple dough recipe easily rises in thirty minutes and quickly bakes up with a delectable cheesy center made with Swedish cheese.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Sweden’s Delicious Coffee Culture
Like other parts of the world, Sweden’s coffee culture is more popular than ever with a huge emphasis on sustainability. Rooted in their fika tradition, take a look inside the coffee scene of West Sweden.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Pairing Wine with Västerbottensost Cheese
Sweden is know for its unique, flavorful cheese. Learn how to enjoy the cheese simply beside a perfectly paired glass of wine.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Eating Your Way Through Gothenburg by Foot
Gothenburg is Sweden’s second largest city, but feels quaint with cobblestone streets weaving over canals. Here’s how to explore the best of the food scene by foot
TrySwedish Thursdays: Meet Per Karlsson, Owner of Evert’s Boathouse in West Sweden
At Evert’s Boathouse in Gröndemad Per Karlsson and his brother Lars provide visitors with a chance to experience the nature and food of West Sweden.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Dry Aged Beef with Cheesy Västerbottensost Potatoes au Gratin
Traditionally of French origin, the classic potato dish served with steak receives a hint of Swedish cuisine by using the unique cheese Västerbottensost. This is comfort food at its finest.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Celebrate Swedish Cinnamon Bun Day
Kanelbullar or cinnamon buns are a delicious Swedish pastry served at fika. Gothenburg’s Café Husaren makes one of the largest buns. Try making your own.
Try Swedish Thursdays: Västerbottensost Savory Pancakes
Topped with whitefish roe, red onion and crème fraîche, this savory Swedish pancake incorporate a unique cheese into the batter for a fun appetizer or brunch treat.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Brown Butter Pike Perch from West Sweden
Chef Emelie Nielsen of Norrqvarn Hotell, native to West Sweden, knows the local flavors and produce. Take a bite of her favorite pike perch recipe.
A Volt of Anticipation for Swedish Cuisine at NORTH 2015
Chefs Fredrik Johnsson and Peter Andersson are keeping the food industry fresh, simple, and delectable at Volt. The Swedish menu is coming to New York.
Try Swedish Thursdays: Steak Tartare with Västerbottensost and Juniper Berries
Swedes love their tartare served with mustard, egg yolks, rye crisps, or in this case, with a tarragon aioli, juniper berries, and their special Swedish cheese.
Try Swedish Thursdays: Fresh Fig Salad with Baked Chicken and Västerbottensost
A simple salad takes a bold turn with a beautiful flavor combination of sweet figs, crunchy hazelnuts, savory chicken and Sweden’s unique cheese, Västerbottensost.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Have a Crayfish Party
Learn the traditions of the late-summer Swedish celebrations, how to have your own, and where to join in when visiting West Sweden.
Try Swedish Thursdays: Grilled Swedish Salmon with Lemon-Mustard Potatoes
Put together bold flavors, including an herbed yogurt made with Västerbottensost cheese, to create a simply Swedish summer meal.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Taste Your Way Through West Sweden by Kayak
Grab some paddles and work up an appetite as you travel along Sweden’s west coast or through their beautiful lakes. Canoe to delicious eateries along the water and in nearby fishing towns after catching a glimpse of the fresh seafood swimming below.
Try Swedish Thursdays: White Chocolate and Raspberry Ice Cream with Västerbottensost
This no-churn ice cream with yogurt and Swedish Västerbottensost cheese is sweet, creamy, and bright with berries and a fun tangy flavor from the added dairies. A perfect cool treat to use summer berries.
Try Swedish Thursdays: Gunnebo Time Travel
For a true farm-to-table experience amidst beautiful architectural history, visit the restored Gunnebo home in West Sweden.
Try Swedish Thursdays: Västerbottensost Cheese Pie
Often served at summer’s crayfish parties in Sweden, make the unique Västerbottensost cheese pie with sharp cheese flavor baked into the custard filling.
TrySwedish Thursdays: A Foodie’s Home for Seafood
In Gothenburg and West Sweden, seafood is religion. They are proud of their fishing heritage and serious about their restaurants. Try a taste of the sea.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Summer Tomato Pastry with Västerbottensost
Perfect as a party appetizer or a savory morning dish, this Swedish pastry is filled with an egg and cheese custard complete with the iconic cheese, Västerbotten, and summer’s tomatoes.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Farm Shops in West Sweden
Swedish Farm Shops are an integral part of food culture in the country, specializing in a variety of organic and environmentally-friendly fare.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Celebrating Midsummer in Gothenburg and West Sweden
Learn how and where to celebrate midsummer, the longest day of the year, like a Swede.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Swedish Venison Burgers with Västerbottensost
Bring a delicious bite of Sweden to your summer’s grill with venison burgers complete with juniper berries and cheesy Västerbottensost buns.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Pickled Herring Bites with Herbed Västerbotten Crème fraîche
Celebrate Sweden’s Herring Day with a simple, but beautiful appetizer topped with smooth Västerbottensost cream and lemon zest.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Celebrate Herring Day in Style
Herring is an important part of Swedish cuisine. Learn about the celebrations honoring the canned fish and how to serve it no matter where you are.
TrySwedish Thursdays: How to Eat Your Way Through West Sweden
Explore the dense woods, farmlands, or coastline of West Sweden for a new culinary scene in each setting.
TrySwedish Thursdays: The History of Västerbottensost, A Cheese Mystery
Created by accident in the 19th century, Västerbottensost represents a taste of the land and a delicious Swedish tradition that is impossible to match.
TrySwedish Thursdays: Swedish Springtime with Chef with Frida Ronge
Chef Frida Ronge, of vRÅ, describes the creative world of a chef in Gothenburg and West Sweden. Visit the region for a taste of her Japanese-Swedish fusion.
