Postmodern påsk

From Maghreb to Malmfälten, I make some shakshouka as a throwback to the world that was before the 7th of October 2023. It is now seven years since my last visit to Israel and six years since I was in Lebanon. For obvious reasons, I am not planning to return any time soon. Still, making a dish that is just as popular in Israel as in its neighbouring countries, I cannot help thinking that there might be a common future beyond the current conflagration.

After the sunshine yesterday with temperatures up to 12 degrees (though still far from Gothenburg’s 23.6°C!), colder weather is on its way – so there may still be a chance for some cross-country skiing this Easter. Last night, all of the family watched Äventyrsfamiljen on SVT Play as they climbed Kebnekaise with three kids aged 10, 8 and 5. Thinking back on my own solo ascent in 2020, I would really love to return one day with the kids, but the logistics are pretty overwhelming as the STF mountain cabin is now charging north of 7,000 SEK for two nights, also making it necessary to pre-book specific days long before one has a chance of knowing if the weather even allows for an ascent.