I live with a local Swedish family in their home, so I am a part of their daily lives, from having my own chores to being included in special events.
Like many celebrations in the States, a Kräftskiva is full of traditions, like a very salty cheese pie, fun decorations, and silly songs about eating seafood.
I tried fresh oysters, crab, shrimp, and two different kinds of kräft, or crayfish, which look like little lobsters!
I was a little nervous! I had never had so much seafood with the heads still attached!
I asked the other party guests how they liked to eat their seafood so I could find out what I liked.
My favorite way to eat an oyster was with a little bit of lemon juice, pickled onion, and hot sauce!
Most of the seafood was steamed and served cold. Many dishes were topped with "crowns" of dill. It was the same dill that's used to make pickles!
