But perhaps the dish most deeply steeped in Swedish cultural history is in the relatively humble and simplistic pickled ...

There, around a 20-foot cross, families and groups of friends celebrate the height of summer with pickled herring, strawberries, folk songs, dancing, and of course, plenty of schnapps. Here’s ...

Pickled herring, ubiquitous on the buffet tables of all major Swedish celebrations. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT Have you ever wondered about the backstory of one of Sweden's most enduring food ...

The most important part of the Easter table for many Swedes is the pickled herring (sill). In many families, one particular member of the family will be tasked with preparing the herring for the ...

Herring stocks are suffering from the effects of over-fishing and ecological changes, so herring is less widely available than it once was. If you can find it, choose a sustainable source ...