08 June 2009
Death by Creamy Dessert
Swedes like their berries and cream. The former grow wild in the many forests, while the latter is due to their long-standing relationship with cows.
Slices of ice cream (yes) and some berries with panna cotta.
Cloudberry
pie with accompanying bowl of cream.
Cheese cake with some berries and cream yet again.
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