Meals at Sjölunden
We eat three main meals each day at Sjölunden. Each morning we gather for frukost (breakfast), which usually consists of open-faced sandwiches, oatmeal or granola with yogurt. Lunch and dinner feature traditional Swedish husmanskost as well as international cuisine enjoyed in modern Sweden.
Traditional Swedish food is typically hearty and tends to vary according to each region. Köttbullar (meatballs), västkustsallad (west coast salad), Ärtsoppa och Pannkakor (pea soup and pancakes), and, Lussekatter (Lucia buns) are a few examples of what you might eat at the Swedish Language Village.
You’ll learn meal-time vocabulary (names of foods, utensils, and useful phrases) at the beginning of each meal. Then, once food is brought to your tables, Sjölunden tradition holds that you’ll wait until everyone has been served before your table begins to eat.
Your counselors will say “smaklig malted” and you’ll respond “Tack, detsamma,” then everyone will begin the meal. If you want more food, you must ask for it to be passed to you in Swedish - a great opportunity to practice your new vocabulary! Your counselors will help you remember the words if you need a reminder. We end each meal by singing “thank you for the food” to our kitchen staff.
If you have food allergies, are vegetarian, or have other special dietary needs, just let us know. The chefs at Sjölunden will be happy to provide authentic and delicious meals that suit your needs.