This is something that is very typical for Sweden - the "Semla". It's a bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream. You can find it in every bakery between November and March, it has even got a day of it's own called "Fettisdagen" which occurs the 9th of February this year - yey, an other excuse to get one, they're so yummy!
Happy Friday!
/MrsHjort
Tasty! :)
ReplyDeleteAnother fika moment? You have a good choice of teas and coffee.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you combined a grunge effect on the left with your "standard" border.
Yep, we Swedes are sort of like Hobbits in that sense haha. My brother always complains when visiting my patents - "eat? again??", yes we do have a lot of little in between meals (though I usually forego them)
DeleteGrunge effect? Nope, that was simply a shadow that has been enhanced a bit :)
Very nice composition and lighting Natalie
ReplyDeleteAn eating theme is developing here Mrs Hjort! Looks great, nice layout and lighting.
ReplyDeleteHaha, I guess it is :). Thank you Geoff
DeleteA great setup! Your collection of paraphernalia to go with the bun is awesome! Looks like something I need to do when tinkering on my computer. I usually do it with a glass of wine on Fridays! A wonderful still life!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim! The wine came later :). I like to sit with a glass too.
DeleteAh the glass of wine (or two) can add a whole new dimension to my creativity :-)
DeleteI think you should have included more tea in that shot...
ReplyDeleteWhat do you eat from March to November then?
Haha! I should have shouldn't I? There can never be too much tea :D. March to November? Eat? Not after having these November to March!
DeleteThis shot is gorgeous and oh so tasty! I love almond paste and the last two years have found and eaten :-) the Dutch Kerststol on special at the local specialty Dutch shop. Your tea and containers make a great background and add interest.
ReplyDeleteHummm, somehow I thought you were a bit of a health nut. Although what is on the plate is beautiful, I am not assured of its health aspects :)
ReplyDeleteOh I am, just not all the time. Life is just not worth living without the occasional Semla ;)
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