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Malmö design festival fights back against the flat-pack

Sweden’s third city showcases independent artists and stylish restaurants reviving Scandinavia’s offbeat, sustainable designIf you want to see the full range of expression of which a Swede is capable, just mention Ikea. Annoyance, amusement, pride and resentment flit across Terese Alstin’s face as she forms a response. “It’s a love-hate relationship,” she says finally, laughing.We’re tucking into an exquisite lunch of chicken and asparagus at the Mat- & Chokladstudion cafe in Malmö. Sweden’s third-largest city is renowned for its independent design scene – with boutiques and design-forward restaurants that are open year round – but right now, just before the third Southern Sweden Design Days (SSDD), there’s an almost audible crackle of creative energy in the air. Terese is strategic...

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Outback Steakhouse Menu & Price Increases (2023)

Does it feel like the menu prices at Outback Steakhouse keep going up? You’re not wrong. In 2021 and 2022, they chain announced they would be increases prices 3% and 5% respectably each year. While there’s nothing certain about future prices, most restaurant chains are signaling the price hikes have subsided for now as food and wage inflation slow down. Here are the latest menu prices at Outback Steakhouse in 2023. I also share the latest lunch specials to help save you money and compare the prices to the casual steakhouse competitor Texas Roadhouse. Full Outback Steakhouse Menu Prices Did Outback Steakhouse Increase Menu Prices? Is Outback Steakhouse expensive? How to Save Money at Outback Steakhouse Is Outback cheaper than...

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Apricot Glazed Salmon Recipe

Apricot Glazed Salmon Recipe by A Healthy Life For Me. This easy Apricot Glazed Salmon Recipe cooks up in under 30 minutes with minimal prep, and delivers big, bold flavor. Sweet, sticky, and savory, it’s sure to become a favorite! A Simple Glazed Salmon Recipe That’s Bursting with Flavor! Glazed salmon is one of those dishes that sounds complex, but it’s actually very simple. I love making this apricot glazed salmon on busy nights, because it cooks up very quickly with minimal prep. A healthy, restaurant-worthy recipe that’s a little fancy without being difficult? Yes! If that sounds like a good fit, you’ve got to try this dish. I know, some of you might be thinking, “Apricots? With salmon?” Trust...

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Grilled Vegetable Panzanella Salad with Basil Vinaigrette.

We adore this grilled vegetable panzanella salad! Toasty, grilled sourdough, charred grilled vegetables all tossed with a fresh basil vinaigrette and crumbled feta cheese. Super delicious and satisfying! I live for a panzanella salad! Putting bread in salad was one of the first things that ever got me interested in salad, and let’s be real. Are we even surprised?! Not at all!! These toasty sourdough cubes tossed with soft charred grilled vegetables make for the most delicious bowl ever, especially as the weather warms up and we’re all craving wonderful grilled dishes. We can’t get enough of this! This is a salad that everyone will love. The grilled vegetables are tender and loaded with so much flavor. The grilled bread...

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Lentil Results, Some Upholstery, and a Rooster

Hello, friends.  When we got our couch reupholstered last year, I got more of the fabric, to redo the bar stools in the kitchen, and finally got that done.  The chair below is the first one you come to, when you come in the door, and all manner of things get set upon it... baskets from the garden and other outings, purchases other than groceries, etc.  The second pic was as good as I could get it with upholstery cleaner.  It was time.  The ends of GF bread were added to a pan in the oven, to dry for bread crumbs.  I mulched the new flower bed with hay we got last year, and harvested lambs quarter, lemon balm, thyme,...

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