Fikadrottning

By: Tini Ismail
  • Summary

  • Hosted by Tini Ismail, Fikadrottning unfolds this Singaporean's obsession with fika and Sweden. The show follows topics on coffee, popular Swedish pastry and their origins, traditions and celebrations, and her life experiences living in Stockholm.

    Learn a Swedish word (or a phrase) each week.

    Log on to https://www.fikadrottning.com/ for latest blog entry.

    This podcast is a production of Cavewoman Productions.

    © 2024 Cavewoman Productions
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Episodes
  • Series 5 Episode 10: Prinsesstårta
    Jun 15 2021

    Hej alla kära lyssnare!! We are closing series 5 with a dessert worthy of a royalty. Prinsesstårta!!! Prinsesstårta is a traditional Swedish cake served during a birthday celebration. Did you know that it was called "Green cake" once upon a time?

    And because it is summer in Sweden now, in our "Words of the Day" segment we will look at how to appreciate the beautiful sunny weather.
    Åh, vilket fint väder det är idag!
    What a nice weather it is today!

    Do check out our previous episodes from our previous series....! A big thank you to everyone who has been supporting this podcast since the very beginning. WE will see you again in Series 6...so don't go anywhere!! Puss och kram från mig, Tini....! VI SES!!

    Artwork: Photo taken from my own personal photo album during my trip to Rättvik.
    Disclaimer: I am not sponsored by Fricks Konditori for this cover artwork nor am I sponsored by the product mentioned in this episodes or in all my podcast episodes.

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    18 mins
  • Series 5 Episode 9: Lingonberry and other Swedish berries
    Jun 8 2021

    Berries! Berries! Berries!! Such super fruits they are. High in vitamins and antioxidants. Lingonberry is the most common berry that you will find in a Swedish dish. Almost everything and anything goes with lingonberry jam. But of course, there are other berries in Sweden.

    In "Words of the Day" segment, we look at how a waiter takes your order and how you, as a customer, responds.
    Waiter: Är du redo att beställa?
    Customer: Jag skulle vilja ha...... tack.

    Remember to tag us on instagram, @fikadrottning_podcast on your Fika stories. Do join our emailing list and get the latest blog updates on www.fikadrottning.com .

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    31 mins
  • Series 5 Episode 8: Lördagsgodis
    Jun 1 2021

    It's Saturday and all the children in Sweden are extremely happy because it's LÖRDAGSGODIS!! This is yet another phenomenon in Sweden. 'Lördag' is Saturday and 'godis' means sweet or candy. So, you figured it out! Saturday Candy!! There is an interesting history behind Lördagsgodis which will surprise you.

    In "Words of The Day" segment, we will be looking at several words. Do check out our blog page, www.fikadrottning.com, for the list of words featured in this episode.

    So what are you having for lördagsgodis? Tag us, @fikadrottning_podcast, on your Instagram!

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    17 mins

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