explore SWEDEN (ClassWallet)

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explore SWEDEN (ClassWallet)

As the largest country in Northern Europe with four very distinct seasons, Sweden's cuisine is heavily influenced by its climate.  Produce harvested during frost-free months is preserved, stored and consumed throughout the winter months.  Food preservation was practiced in Sweden as early as the Viking times!

In our explore Sweden box, we introduce families and kids to basic information about the country and a popular Summer festival, the crayfish party!  Included in the box are 3 popular recipes, and educational materials to learn about the country's geography, history, music, art and language.

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If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.

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What’s Inside Sweden Family Box?

3 Authentic Recipes

3 Authentic Recipes

(4 servings each)

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

Shopping List

Shopping List

(for fresh ingredients)

1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

16-Page 
Explorer Booklet

16-Page 
Explorer Booklet

Online Membership Portal Access

Online Membership Portal Access

Fun Cooking Tool

Fun Cooking Tool

1 Passport in your first box

1 Passport in your first box

3 Authentic Recipes

3 Authentic Recipes

(4 servings each)

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

Shopping List

Shopping List

(for fresh ingredients)

1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

What’s Inside Sweden Family Box?
16-Page 
Explorer Booklet

16-Page 
Explorer Booklet

Online Membership Portal Access

Online Membership Portal Access

Fun Cooking Tool

Fun Cooking Tool

1 Passport in your first box

1 Passport in your first box

What’s Inside Sweden Family Box?
Recipe details

Recipe details

These 3 popular Swedish recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families.

Köttbullar

Köttbullar

Sweden’s most famous dish must be Köttbullar / Swedish meatballs! Its popularity increased when the Swedish company, Ikea, started introducing it to the world at their stores. However, these meatballs did not originate in Sweden - the dish was based on a recipe that King Charles XII of Sweden brought back from Turkey in the early 18th century!

Renskavspanna

Renskavspanna

Renskavspanna has its root in the Sámi culture (one of the oldest indigenous people in northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia) where thin slices of frozen reindeer meat are fried in a pan with wild mushrooms. Traditionally renskav was a winter dish cooked over an open fire and made from frozen reindeer meat that had been buried in the snow. In our recipe, instead of reindeer we use semi-frozen beef ribeye steak that is thinly sliced/shaved and cook it in a mushroom sauce without compromising the taste!

Ärtsoppa with Pannkakor

Ärtsoppa with Pannkakor

Thursday in Sweden is Ärtsoppa & Pannkakor day (pea soup with pancakes)! This classic has been a Thursday staple for Swedes for as long as it can remembered. There are many stories as to why Ärtsoppa & Pannkakor are always served on Thursdays. One is that Catholics in the middle ages made this dish on a Thursday to eat a filling meal before the Friday fast. Traditionally this Swedish pea soup is cooked in salted ham hock / pork knuckle but in our version, we made it vegan without any meat products. It is still as good especially when you are rewarded after with Pannkakkor, served with whipped cream and preserves!

Köttbullar

Sweden’s most famous dish must be Köttbullar / Swedish meatballs! Its popularity increased when the Swedish company, Ikea, started introducing it to the world at their stores. However, these meatballs did not originate in Sweden - the dish was based on a recipe that King Charles XII of Sweden brought back from Turkey in the early 18th century!

Renskavspanna

Renskavspanna has its root in the Sámi culture (one of the oldest indigenous people in northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia) where thin slices of frozen reindeer meat are fried in a pan with wild mushrooms. Traditionally renskav was a winter dish cooked over an open fire and made from frozen reindeer meat that had been buried in the snow. In our recipe, instead of reindeer we use semi-frozen beef ribeye steak that is thinly sliced/shaved and cook it in a mushroom sauce without compromising the taste!

Ärtsoppa with Pannkakor

Thursday in Sweden is Ärtsoppa & Pannkakor day (pea soup with pancakes)! This classic has been a Thursday staple for Swedes for as long as it can remembered. There are many stories as to why Ärtsoppa & Pannkakor are always served on Thursdays. One is that Catholics in the middle ages made this dish on a Thursday to eat a filling meal before the Friday fast. Traditionally this Swedish pea soup is cooked in salted ham hock / pork knuckle but in our version, we made it vegan without any meat products. It is still as good especially when you are rewarded after with Pannkakkor, served with whipped cream and preserves!

Discover Sweden

Discover Sweden

SWEDEN, located in Northern Europe on the Scandinavian Peninsula, is known for its stunning natural beauty, innovative design, and high quality of life. From shimmering lakes and vast forests to modern cities like Stockholm and Gothenburg, Sweden blends nature with sophistication. Renowned for its contributions to music, fashion, and technology, it’s the birthplace of ABBA, IKEA, and Spotify. With traditions like fika (coffee and pastry breaks) and Midsummer celebrations, Sweden embraces balance, community, and the simple joys of everyday life.

Discover Sweden Discover Sweden

FAQs

The recommended age for our explore box is 5 years old or older.  All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safely, and there are steps for kids 3 or 4 years old to mix or whisk and still be helpful in the kitchen.  Teenagers should be able to prepare the full meal by themselves.

We include organic ingredients whenever possible.It is not guaranteed.

All our dried spices are McCormick sourced quality that will last indefinitely. All our sauces are hot-filled and approved by Cornell Food Tech; they will last indefinitely if it is not opened. We don’t put a best by date because we believe in reducing food waste. If your mixes don’t look fresh, we will replace them right away! We produce a new batch of spice/sauce mixes every few weeks.

Yes, most of our packaging materials are recyclable. Just break down the boxes and recycle accordingly.

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