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\n A Herring Tradition Aboard S\/S Blid\u00f6sund\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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No Christmas buffet is complete without herring. Tradition has it that a proper Swedish Christmas buffet should be enjoyed in seven rounds, and it is no coincidence that herring comes takes pride of place in the very first.<\/p>\n

Our herring is seasoned and pickled according to our own recipes. Among twelve different varieties, timeless classics sit alongside more inventive creations. Which one will become your new favourite?<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/article>\n\n

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\n From Cured to Smoked\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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After the classic herring selection comes the next highlight, salmon. <\/p>\n

Our delicatessen’s fennel-and-dill-cured salmon is served alongside both hot- and cold-smoked salmon and our homemade seafood terrine.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/article>\n\n

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\n The Heart of the Christmas Table\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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Since the 19th century, Christmas ham has held a cherished place on the Swedish Christmas buffet, symbolising abundance, warmth and togetherness.<\/p>\n

At our buffet, freshly baked Christmas ham with a mustard crust is served alongside homemade p\u00e2t\u00e9s, cognac-cured venison, smoked charcuterie and even traditional pig\u2019s trotters.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/article>\n\n

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\n Warm Favourites\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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These are the dishes that fill the aft deck with the aromas, warmth and unmistakable spirit of Christmas: honey-glazed pork ribs, kale with wood-smoked pork, Jansson’s Temptation (a creamy potato and anchovy gratin), and of course, our head chef\u2019s famous meatballs, all served from a warming buffet heated by candles.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/article>\n\n

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\n The Cheese Table\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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When the warm dishes have satisfied the appetite and the herring has sung its song, a new act begins, the cheese course. It is not quite the finale, but it gently signals the transition to waht comes next.<\/p>\n

Soft, hard, creamy and local cheeses await. There are many varieties to choose from, but it is the red Christmas cheese that reigns supreme at the buffet.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/article>\n\n

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\n Food of the Angels\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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As dessert is enjoyed and glasses are raised for a warming cognac, the silhouette of Stockholm’s Old Town gradually comes into view as steam towards our home port.<\/p>\n

Traditional Christmas treats such as “\u00e4nglamat” (a creamy Swedish trifle), crispy struvor pastries and creamy rice pudding (“ris \u00e0 la Malta\u201d) evoke nostalgic memories of Christmases of the past.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/article>\n\n

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\n For the Sweet Tooth\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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The Grand Finale!<\/p>\n

Crunchy caramel toffee, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate treats, soft chewy caramels wrapped in rustling paper, refreshing mint kisses and rich dark brittle. The sweet flavours that bring the Christmas buffet to a perfect close<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/article>\n\n

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\n \n Saturdays and Sundays\n <\/span>\n \n

\n Lunch Cruise\n <\/h3>\n \n
\n Prices from SEK 895\n <\/div>\n \n
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