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Gourmet Shrimp Cocktail With Champagne Onion

January 13th, 2012 at 11:55 pm » Comments (0)

Gourmet Shrimp Cocktail With Champagne Onion Recipe
(6 portions)
Ingredients:
300 gram peeled fresh shrimps
1 big red onion
1 ½ dl Champagne or dry sparkling wine
200 gram creamy cheese of Philadelphia type
2 big avocados
Half a garlic clove
1 tsp + 1 tsp fresh lime juice
1 can black caviar (75 gram)
Lime cloves as garnish
Endive leaf as garnish
salt, white/chili pepper
Tips: If you [...]

299 Meter Nackamasts

January 10th, 2012 at 9:00 pm » Comments (1)

One of Stockholm’s most visible objects are the Nacka masts, situated by the lake Källtorpssjön at Hellasgården. The two FM/TV transmissions masts are 299 meter tall steel framework and are also functioning as a backup for the Kaknäs Tower.

The Nackamasts are heard and seen over an area of around 11 300 square kilometer, all signals [...]

Kalltorpssjon in Sodermanland County

January 9th, 2012 at 9:00 pm » Comments (1)

Stockholm is surrounded by water, both the Baltic Sea and lakes. This is Källtorpssjön which is a part of Nacka Nature Reserve in southeast Stockholm. Very popular among people to take a swim in, but also to do some fishing.

Sportfishing is allowed with a fishing card and there is game fish to catch. Up to [...]