Välkommen till Mikaels Korvfabrik!

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Hej Hej! Välkommen till min nya matblogg!

My name is Michael and I am a second-generation Swede living in California.  I have a passion for traditional Swedish cooking, sausage crafting, and culture.  Besides Swedish cuisine, I also have a passion for traditional Sichuan Chinese cuisine.  This blog will be a blend of both.  I hope you enjoy my posts and recipes I will be sharing.

Korv Mikael

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