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Fika

Fika is a Swedish social institution that involves interpersonal interaction & a relaxing break in combination with the consumption of coffee or another drink & coffee bread, sandwich or other edibles.

The Swedish fika tradition stretches back several hundred years, but it was only in 1910 that the now world-famous word fika began to be used. This tip with buns & pastries in mini format is perfect for fika this summer.

Credit: fanniesfika
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Meatballs

Meatballs – one of the most common dishes in Swedish homes through the ages. And perhaps the one that is best known outside Sweden’s borders.

Credit: royaldjurgarden
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Singapore sling

The Singapore sling – one of the things that’s connected to Singapore that everyone has to try when visiting. It’s fruity & herbaceous – a strong drink that will sneak up on you.
It was said to have been created at Raffles Hotel at the turn of the 20th century by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon.

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