FIKA FOR LIFE

It all started when I moved to Sweden and my native Swedish friends introduced me to the Swedish coffee culture. I was quickly obsessed with Fika and soon the need for a coffee fix became a regular part of my day. These are my journeys as I explore the world of coffee and Fika, musings on Swedish culture and lifestyle. Do join me as I share my experiences, my favourite coffee shops, recipes and more. So, grab your coffee and join me on my gastronomical adventure.

Tini Ismail

Jun 16, 2021
2 min

Green can taste this gooooooood!

A celebratory cake that makes me feel like a princess. Prior to truly moving to Sweden, I enrolled myself into a three-month Swedish...

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Tini Ismail

Jun 11, 2021
2 min

I am AWAKE!

All you need is one mistake... I had too much oats in the pantry so I decided to pull out my copy of Alaine Handa's cookbook and went...

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Tini Ismail

Jun 9, 2021
2 min

Swedish Snowballs

Not your chokladbullar. These bullar come with a tang! IF you have been making chokladbullar, you know that it is a super duper easy...

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Tini Ismail

Jun 9, 2021
4 min

So Berry Good

Sweden is Berry Heaven on Earth! I LOVE BERRIES!! Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries...you name it....!! However, in Singapore these...

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Tini Ismail

May 10, 2021
2 min

Chokladbollens Dag

Mark your calendar. 11th May every year. What is chokladbollar? Traditionally eaten at restaurants the end of the meal as dessert,...

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Tini Ismail

Dec 9, 2020
2 min

Lucia

This 400-year-old tradition certainly brings joy and peace to all of us, me included. Lucia or Saint Lucy's Day is celebrated annually on...

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Tini Ismail

Nov 25, 2020
1 min

Ischoklad med smör

The original recipe is from Arla.se At Christmas, you will notice supermarkets and konditorier around Sweden will whip out their best...

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Tini Ismail

Oct 23, 2020
2 min

Strawberries and toast

There is nothing healthier than fresh strawberries on toast. I was browsing through my other Instagram account...

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Tini Ismail

Oct 6, 2020
1 min

Kanelbullens Dag

A cinnamon bun a day keeps the blues away. Oh yes! I remember my first encounter with kanelbulle. My very first fika at IKEA was with a...

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Tini Ismail

Jul 13, 2020
2 min

Palt

These dumplings will leave you crawling to your sofa...! Palt is the Swedish potato dumplings that is made of raw potatoes. I cannot...

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Tini Ismail

Jun 8, 2020
1 min

Dalgona Coffee

A South Korean trend from the 70's that got the world crazy. I am one who simply do not follow the mass. Perhaps it's my Aquariuan trait!...

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Tini Ismail

Jun 8, 2020
1 min

Swedish Egg Coffee

As strange as it sounds, you'd be mmmm-ing when you take the first sip. I am somewhat disappointed that none of my Swedish kompisar or...

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