Designed to be shared with others.
“HETTA — the Swedish word for ‘heat’ or a feeling of warmth — highlights not only how glögg is supposed to make you feel but also how it can be served. A berry-colored warming and fortifying winter beverage made from brandy, port, cinnamon, cardamom, orange peel and raisins, the Glühwein-like drink is traditionally heated. However it also makes a delicious summer drink served over ice with fresh herbs, to make a refreshing twist on a classic Manhattan or sangria. Packaged in a small, thick glass jar and minimalist design, Hetta’s Glögg also makes an unusual gift item. Whichever your preference, it’s designed to be shared with others.”
Podcast: Getting the Party Started with Glögg
“Glögg is traditionally served at the start of a party—the idea is to welcome, warm and loosen guests up—served warm (HETTA, a Swedish word, means “to apply heat”) with 21.9% alcohol it really does the trick. After a few ounces of the concoction guests have forgotten the traffic, snow, argument on the way to he party… and are free to enjoy the time with friends and family.”
The History of the Dala Horse
“The image of the horse goes back thousands of years. The magic and mystique surrounding the horse inspired people to recreate their image in cave and rock paintings. Horses were highly valued and became a symbol of strength and courage. They arrived in Sweden 4000 years ago and were tamed and domesticated around that time.”
The World Happiness Report
“The World Happiness Report is a landmark survey of the state of global happiness that ranks 156 countries by how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be. This year’s World Happiness Report focuses on happiness and the community: how happiness has evolved over the past dozen years, with a focus on the technologies, social norms, conflicts and government policies that have driven those changes.”
Glögg: An Ancient Hot Spiced Wine Recipe for Après-Shoveling
“Samuel Johnson, author of the first English dictionary, wrote “Claret is the drink for boys, port for men, but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy.” By that definition, Scandinavian glögg will make us saintly.”
You Are Doing Something Important When You Aren’t Doing Anything
“Remember Aesop’s fable? The grasshopper fiddled away the summer months, while the ants toiled to ready their grain stores for winter. When autumn arrived, the ants refused to share food with the hungry grasshopper. The ostensible moral: There’s a time for work and a time for play.”