#glögg

[dendro80]

God Jul, Merry Christmas, Happy Yule!

Had a great Christmas Eve with some traditional swedish and finn-swedishs food. Opened presents, had swedish fika with glögg. Enjoyed laughs and just had a relaxed, good time.

December 2024

Avesta, Dalarna, Sweden

[estonian-is-horrible]

it's almost December so don't forget to rewatch all the classic recipes for glögi

[clatterbane]

More tentative plans for tomorrow evening: my own somewhat international take on a largely apple-based glögg!

Not shown: a little out of one of the bag-in-box fresh ciders we still have, which I'll have to ask Mr. C where he stashed. Both for the flavor, and a little alcohol dilution. That batch of homemade apple wine with a little lingonberry and raspberry flavors that I set aside for it came out to around 18% ABV (and has aged and mellowed enough to not taste so alcoholic anymore), before we even slosh in any additional booze. We'll be off our asses pretty quick sipping on that stuff unless we do dilute it some, and I don't think that's what anyone is looking for here.

For the additional booze: some tasty relatively local apple brandy from the same cider place we bought that fresh stuff from this year (close enough to the classic applejack back home), plus whatever is left in that bottle of French-style dark rum and maybe a touch of the other dark rum if it tastes like it still needs more.

A little honey seemed like the way to go here, and we had an open bag of apple glögg spice mix which can go into that little fine mesh brewing bag to avoid needing to strain it. Plus cinnamon sticks and other ginger if it feels like it needs more.

White wine and apple versions are pretty popular, too. I am actually planning to slow-cooker this batch. Keeps it warm, without worrying about boiling it too high.

Was originally thinking to do that tonight, but I still haven't made those cookies which would be nice to snack on with our Frankenglögg.

It can be an extra festive day, with us probably already in a serious food coma. Mr. C did pick up his obligatory Christmas Eve ham, so he's planning to bake that tomorrow with some potatoes and carrots and stuff.

The guy may not be big on celebrating Christmas in general--but, by golly, we are GOING to have a mustard-topped ham and at least one variety of glögg. Plus a good excuse to stock up on various sweet stuff, plus extra cheese and crackers etc. And I'm good with all of that.

Now I need to get cracking on those cookies pretty soon!

[shurple]

just tried glögg and i think we should start reglögging posts

[moshedayanslebanesetradwife]

Post Christmas fic or else I'll bomb an orphanage.

sure just note it’s a little brain fart hehe! THERE IS A K!LLING SCENE!! AND GUNS MENTIONED!!

Is it really krampus?

It’s Dec 24, the whole gang is at Akane’s house, they know their devious behaviors is gonna cause them to have krampus beat their asses.

“You know what I don’t like about krampus?” Said Akane. “What?” Said SpongeBob, clearly intrigued. “I don’t like that he’s German.” Said Akane, “ohh that’s rich coming from the JAPANESE ULTRANATIONALIST!” Said both SpongeBob and Mr.Krabs. Klaus, from American Dad, who was on the counter as he’s a literal fish, said “What’s wrong with Germans?”. They all ignored him. “Well I’m obviously not going to get into this conversation because I’m Finnish and a Finnish ultranationalist.” Said Patrick, as he was cooking non alcoholic glögg. “Also, hey Sandy, are you a Neo confederate?” Asked Patrick. “Why no, I’m not, not all Texans or southerners are Neo confederates.” Said Sandy, kind of mad. SpongeBob walked over to baby Squidward, who was on his gaming set up, on Yandex chat. “Oh hey there little fella, what ya doing?” SpongeBob said, he noticed the whole thing is in Russian, and random men doing pickle reveals, he started screaming, Mr.Krabs came and saw, then started to get Cold War flashbacks, he started shitting and having a seizure. Obviously Patrick pulls out his M28-30 and shoots the screen screaming “VITTU SATAANA PERKELE!” The computer shuts off, Akane gets pissed at Patrick and points her katana at him.

Suddenly, you heard noise from the roof and outside.

It wasn’t krampus coming…

IT WAS BIG DICK RANDY!!

(Insert the Christmas big dick randy lyrics that haven’t came out yet)

Wait…someone else is coming…!

Leroy the redneck reindeer comes out of nowhere and shoots big d randy with a revolver, while doing rebel yells.

“THANK YOU UNCLE LEROY!” Said Sandy, happily.

“No problem…anyways…” 

Suddenly, Patrick spoke up, “you know if he was a Russian commie bastard I could’ve taken care of him within a few seconds.” 

“Oh, but I am.” Said Big dick randy, taking his mask off, revealing he’s Ruvyszat from FNF. Patrick got the M28-30 out and shot him while screaming the lyrics to sakkijarven polka. 

Bonnie and foxy from FNAF patted his back “your ancestors would be proud, that dude was a former KGB agent.” Said foxy, Bonnie nodded. “Well, let’s all have a great Christmas!”

Everyone started square dancing to the song “Leroy the redneck reindeer.”

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

-you see Minilla by the classical Christmas fire place, the classical scenery, with a cup of non alcoholic glögg.-

“What did we learn kids? That Finland will overthrow Russia and create a Uralic expansion. Btw I’m not Japanese I’m South Korean. South Korea will overthrow North Korea, Japan will continue to pay heavily for comfort women and all their crimes. LONG LIVE THE USA!! GOOD TO BE A OREGON RESIDENT!!” Screamed Minilla.

The end

[wanderrealms]

This probably isn't good anymore, but I'm writing a Christmas themed story and need to get the taste of glögg right.

What the-?

I guess it is still good.

[phantom-of-the-north]

Starkvinsglögg ur muminkopp

[floortile34]

i love glögg. yall should try it. if its not sold near u, make it

[dendro80]

Lilla Jul. ❤️😊🎄 Glögg in the tent after decorating the tree. 😊

December 2023

Silvköparens camping, Sala, Västmanland, Sweden

[donjohann]

Julkalas

[matmamma]

Godaste glöggen - stort test!

Nu är det den där speciella tiden på året som jag bara älskar och då är det också dags för glögg! Vi har provat tre sorter från Grönstedts och Spritverket, varav en alkoholfri – och vi är så nöjda! Grönstedts starkvinsglögg kom redan förra året och blev så populär att den nu finns i fler butiker och det är vi inte ett dugg förvånade över, för den är fantastiskt god. Klassiskt kryddad, med kanel,…

[chalksoul]

This is my favorite version (Swedish Glögg) You will need: 2 cinnamon sticks 12 whole cloves 2 pieces of dried ginger 1 tsp cardamom seeds 3 bitter orange peels 2 dl raisins 2-3 dl brandy, unspiced 2 bottles of red wine, plain, not decanted 2-3 dl granulated sugar (and some almonds and raisin for serving)

1: Put spices, the peels and raisins in a jar. 2: Pour the brandy until the spices are completely covered. Seal with a tight-fitting lid. 3: Let it sit for four days. Shake the jar occasionally.

4: Strain the liquid into a saucepan. 5: Add the two bottles of red wine and the sugar. 6: Heat gently over low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Taste if you want more sugar.

7: Bottle and store cool.

8: The mulled wine is heated up when serving but don't let it boil. Serve with raisins and blanched almonds.

Mmm I want to make mulled wine (glögg) for the holidays this year. This was something we had for holiday parties back in Minnesota, but I never actually tried my hand at making it myself.

I know there's a lot of recipes out there online I could try, but I'm curious: Does anyone have a favorite?

[misfitwandersdani]

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[pankiepoo]

swedish christmas fan

[why-the-heck-not]

christmas fire alarm count: 2

[dendro80]

Arrived late last night at the caravan. Today the weather has been warmer, so there was a little barbecue with the gang at the campsite. After that glögg (hot mulledwine) and studies. 😊📚

It is now the last course before 8 weeks of internship and then exampapper (master thesis according to Google translate). Will graduate at the end of May. 😊✨

Looking forward to a week of julledigt (holidays). 🎄✨🎅🏻

December 2023

Silvköparens camping, Sala, Västmanland, Sweden