Småkompisar @ Honey I'm Home!

This is a very nice little shop in Torpa, Jönköping. From jewellery to toys, from skin care products to coffee and tea, this it the place to be. Don´t forget to treat yourself to something nice, or find the prefect gift for a friend. 
Come on down and see us, as well as the helpful and friendly owners, Anna and Therese.
The shop is located on Björngatan 13 in Torpa. It is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m on Tuesday to Friday. Saturday 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Monday closed. Or browse the items available on their online shop.

Organic Lingonberry/Wild Mountain Cranberry Jam!

So, today we are going to make jam from the berries that we just picked in the wild woods in northern Sweden. Lingonberry jam that tastes sweet and yummy! The jam is easy to prepare, even for us - only berries, sugar and optionally a small amount of water. 

First you need to rinse the berries, and place them in a colander and wash thoroughly in the sink.

 Place the berries in a large saucepan on medium heat.

Cook until berries are soft —about 10 minutes. Skim off any scum that rises to the surface. Add the sugar...

Stir and cook over medium heat for a few minutes, or until mixture looks thick and saucy. Remove from the heat and let the jam sit for 30 minutes. Pour into warmed jam jars.

Lingonberries are quite tart, but they actually have a lot of natural sugar in them, more than blueberries, and can be preserved in just their own juice. Therefore we like to use less amount of sugar. The proportions we use are: 3 dl of sugar to 1 l (1/2 kg) of fresh berries.

Enjoy!

Let´s go Lingonberry-picking!

We left this morning in search of the wild lingonberries (mountain cranberries). It is berry-picking time! We enjoy the time being outdoors, to smell the fresh air and the changing colours of nature. We found a nice spot and a few red berries and the picking begins.. 

A few hours and half a bucket later, the boat takes us back home..

More information about Lingonberries can be found on Wikipedia.

Småkompisar had a fun day at Jamtli!

We visited Jamtli outside central Östersund, Sweden. It's an open air museum in an exciting historical milieus. We learned about the cultural history of Jämtland in an entertaining way. There are many highlights, but we really enjoyed the local actors in period costume that takes you back in time and tell stories about the past. They are just superb!
We had a very pleasant walk around the site and a picnic in the park. This is a great place to spend a day, or even two, and lots of fun for both adults and children! Jamtli has got something for everybody!

Jamtli has got a very nice little shop too. You’ll find traditional handicraft and modern design side by side. It’s an excellent place to find gifts and souvenirs, inspiration and knowledge. Admission to the shop is free.

Friend Of The Month, September 2010!

Let us introduce our Friend of the Month - Hilda from Umeå. She is 6 years old and on her way to school, her first week in first grade. Exciting! It feels good to have a supporting little friend in hand, and we are eager to come along. On the bus she goes, pretty sure she's going to do just fine in the years to come.

 

Would you like to be our Friend Of The Month? Send us your image to info@smakompisar.com.

Friends Of The Month, August 2010!

Let us introduce our Friends of the Month - Sara (age 6) and Olle (age 3) from Tullinge. We had a great day with them at the Children´s Discovery House (Upptäckarhus) in Hallsberg. We milked the cow, visited the dentist and learned how to drive a pedal car. We also did a little bit of shopping in an interactive child size grocery store complete with carts, groceries, and a cash register. We joined in on the fun and had a fabulous day with our little friends!!

The Children's Discovery Museum can be found in many places around the world, but in Hallsberg the Children's is the first and only in Scandinavia. You are welcome to come and play and have fun, while learning the basic knowledge about life and society. 

Childrens Upptäckarhuset  Tel: +46 (0)582-611 337

Småkompisar sunbathing at Amager Strandpark!

Just five kilometers from the centre of Copenhagen, we found Amager Beach - a 4,6 kilometer long bathing beach divided into two parts. The beach on the mainland and a two kilometer long island, which is connected to the mainland with three bridges. This is a perfect place to relax, so we decided to stay and ... relax.