Christy Hobart

Swedish winters are long, dark, and cold, but the Swedes work hard to brighten them up—beginning in early December, when … Continued

The Swedish smorgasbord is not the free-for-all, budget-priced buffet that Americans tend to envision when they hear the word.

Aquavit is as integral to a Swedish smorgasbord as herring or meatballs. The strong, warming alcohol holds a special spot … Continued

The rich fragrances of cloves, cinnamon, and ginger, lightly tinged with the earthier aroma of saffron, simply envelop me as … Continued

Swedish menus, like Swedish smorgasbords, eloquently demonstrate the country's reverence for herring.

Made of miniature currants hand-seeded with goose quills, it's the caviar of fruit preserves.

Chocolate Easter eggs are a California tradition.

For Maida Heatter, baking is about good people and great desserts.

The original cobb did not include the kitchen sink.