The Go Bo Foundation

     My name is Annika Johnson. Yes, I am the daughter of Al & Ingert Johnson. For those of you that don't know, my son Bo passed away from an extremely rare form of cancer called …
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Varsågud A Polite Phrase With Many Meanings

Varsågud A Polite Phrase With Many Meanings

“Varsågod” pronounced (var sha gud) is usually translated as “you're welcome” however; there are three main contexts in which you might hear or use this word.**Firstly, if someone says tack (thank you …
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Swedish Jams

Swedish Jams

Living in Door county I feel fortunate.  The beauty of the nature around me amazes me.  The kind, caring, and giving community that I live in inspires me.  The serene calm and quiet cen …
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The 7 Cookie Rule

The 7 Cookie Rule

For Christmas and other special occasions my Grandmother would bring out her four tiered cookie tray loaded with many different types of cookies.  I never thought; why so many different types of …
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It's all about the Fika

It's all about the Fika

  On my first day of work at Al's I was surprised by the smell of coffee in the air.  It was two in the afternoon and my coworkers were all congregating in the room I occupied.  A tray …
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Lingonberries: A how to use guide

Lingonberries: A how to use guide

When I do demo's in stores for our lingonberries the absolute #1 question I get is, What should I use these with/on?  That usually brings on a brain slow down because of all the answers I have …
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