Culinary farm life experience with Christer & Eva
Month: March 2017
The Story.
When in Rome…, nothing could be more authentic than pulling up to an ancient manor house in a horse drawn carriage what a spectacular first impression of countryside life. Travelling with pure horse power you will pass the fields and hills which make this farm so picturesque. When you arrive at the farmhouse Christer and Eva will give you a warm welcome by serving an antipasti of their best farm products to satisfy your initial hunger. Then Christer will take you on a short walk around the barns, stables and other historical buildings to explain how an ecological farm works today. You will also meet the main protagonists of the farm – the red hill cattle – and get an in-depth explanation on their history. You will see a glimpse of animal farming behind closed doors.
Now laden with more knowledge about the red hill cows you are led into the restaurant´s kitchen. Together with your private chef you will help to prepare dinner and learn more about the local products and cooking methods. Your table will be set in the historical private manor and while the food is served you will listen to stories from the past from your hosts. Be prepared for some surprises and spontaneous activities during the dinner. At an old manor from the 19th century anything can happen. This experience might remind you of the classic television episode of “Dinner for One” but Christer and Eva conduct the dinner with lots of care, authenticity, and passion. They will make sure you won´t leave their estate without having had a exceptional experience – with a unique farming story to bring home.
The Profile.
Christer is an entrepreneurial farmer who is carrying on an eight-hundred-year tradition of breeding cows and cultivating the soil at Magda Manor. After almost two decades as an air force pilot he completed a further education in farming in order to follow his passion for agriculture and nature. He began his new rural life at the farm back in 2011 and his ambition is for sustainable farming, the exceptional care of Red Hill cows and to produce local organic food.
By his side is his life partner Eva, born and raised at Magda Manor, completes the ideology of a family farm. Even though Eva´s mother Monica is the actual owner of the estate, Eva makes sure to maintain the inherited traditions from her grandparents who once purchased the land. Eva used to work as a gardener at Julita Gård but today you will find her somewhere in the farm´s beautiful oak groves, where flowers, fruit trees and a variety of herbs and orchids grow. She also has a passion for antiques and you will find a mix of vintage furniture, home accessories and restored items in her storehouse shop.
Together they run a charming delicatessen shop and cafe and have now added a gourmet restaurant too by converting a former horse stable. Most meals are prepared from their own locally produced Red Hill beef, but you will also find a “catch of the day” from the nearby lake Hjälmaren. The farm restaurant is a tranquil oasis and rural getaway just 2 hours drive from Stockholm.
Discover why this farm is a pioneer in Sweden for organic farming? Hear how crazy it sounds when Christer calls his Red Hill cows in when it is time for dinner? How come Eva is known as the “apple queen”? What are Emil and Arvid doing in the fridge? And why does the singer Plura always return to stay at Magda?
Story includes:
- Welcome drink & local snacks
- Horse carriage
- Tour around the estate
- Meet the Red hill cattle
- Food workshop in the restaurant
- 3 course menu in a private manor
- Personal stories to bring home
When?
All the year around
Additional Activities:
Fishing, bird watching, digger drive, squad drive, boat trip, historical highlight tour in the area, rental of timbered historical cottage, farming workshop (be a farmer for a day), helicopter trip
Price Range:
from €€
Mixology experience with Måns Herngren & Co
Month: March 2017
The Story.
This unique story gives you the chance to meet legendary director Måns Herngren and to explore his “unplugged” world of hedonism. Måns Herngren is not only a multi-award winning film director but he is also a true entertainer, connoisseur and ”barfly”.
Måns interest in cocktails began in London in the mid 1980s. Since then, his passion for drinks has taken him to bars around the world, from New York to Havana, Monaco to Tokyo and Budapest to Berlin to name just some of Måns favourite cities. For more than 30 years, Måns has been able to follow the development of cocktails in Stockholm, from the days when no bartender knew how to make a Caipirinha, until the present day where now the city is home to some of the world’s best cocktail bars. For several years, Måns has also been on the jury for the BCA – Bartenders Choice Award, which gives him another insight into the global bar scene.
So immerse yourself in the fascinating world of mixology together with Måns and his mixologist team. Learn the fine art of how to make classic cocktails with a modern twist. You will learn the classic techniques, the basics of mixology and how to prepare ingredients that are essential for making the most delectable cocktails. After a relaxed introduction you will have the chance to apply everything you have learnt to create your own masterpiece. Will you make a ”riff” on a classic cocktail or go crazy, inventing something unique with your favourite flavours! After the workshop you will be able to impress your friends and family members with your new knowledge and mixing skills. Take the chance to create a show stopping cocktail, so delicious, that Måns and his mixologist team might introduce your creation to the bar scene of Stockholm! Maybe a new cocktail story will begin with you?
The Profile.
Måns Herngren made his name as an actor, director and screenwriter. He is the eldest of the famous Herngren siblings and when he is not working on films he is a commercial director for TV. His big breakthrough came with the comedy TV-series S*M*A*S*H (1990), written and directed by Måns Herngren himself and Hannes Holm. From this television success they became a great script duo and directed the feature films En på miljonen (1995), Adam & Eva (1997), Shit happens (2000) and The reunion (2002). In 2006 Måns directed his first feature film with his brother, the box office hit Every Other Week. Since then they have created a couple of award-winning comedy series and films, like Solsidan, Bonusfamiljen, The 101-Year-Old Man Who Skipped Out on the Bill and Disappeared and The Restaurant (Vår tid är nu).
Over the years, Måns has been awarded Kristallen, The Golden Egg Award and Roy Awards for his work. His feature films have become Swedish classics and his twisted sense of humour with scripts is his strength. To add to his many talents, Måns is a true foodie and mixologist too. We have seen him mixing up drinks in Pluras Kök and TV3´s uppesittarkväll. He enjoys frequenting top restaurants and never says no to a great cocktail. Måns is a true insider in the bar scene and many of his friends are award winning mixologists and top chefs.
Did you know Måns lived in New York in the 1980’s? What happened at TV3´s uppesittarkväll live show? How did the roll of Alexander ‘Alex’ Carlsson change his life? Which cocktail is Måns favourite?
Story includes:
- Welcome drink and introduction
- Private use of a unique bar location
- Mixology workshop including preparing, mixing and sipping (2 hours)
- Ingredients you get to drink and cocktail equipment you get to keep
- Beverage and snacks during the workshop
- Personal stories to bring home from Måns Herngren & Co
When?
All the year around
Additional Activities:
private dinner, bar tender show, cooking class, bar hopping tour, insider tour of Södermalm
Price Range:
from €€