Bahrman Bulletin

On Saturday Becca invited several friends, including our exchange student Eleonor, over for tea. Becca made scrumptious, flakey scones (that were gluten-free, although you’d never know!), a fruit salad, and hummus dip with vegetables. There was not a crumb left, testament to a wonderful cook and hostess.

We enjoyed dinner out with Eleonor after the party. We asked her what was most unexpected about living here. As we gobbled down our appetizers, she said the amount of snacks and candy we consume was what most surprised her. Here, people are always eating. Snacks are not common in Sweden. And there, sweets are reserved for Saturday, known as candy day. If people eat sweets on a day other than Saturday, it is for a celebration like a birthday.

Eleonor’s family arrives tonight. She is thrilled to see them, and we are excited to meet them as well. Her brother, she mentioned, is looking forward to grabbing a spoon and sitting down with a half-gallon of ice-cream. Apparently Hollywood has inspired him…depressed women sitting around drowning their sorrows in a gallon of ice-cream may be a dream come true for the fourteen year old. As long as it is Saturday, I suppose!

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