The classic Swedish meatballs - essential to get through a shopping trip to Ikea. Followed by some of that Daim cake that stares at us from the refrigerator whilst we’re queuing up for our meatballs until we give in an put it on our tray. My question to you is: Do you eat your meatballs before or after the 3-hour trek around the Ikea maze? I prefer to eat beforehand. I feel I need the energy to get through it all. Then we can always top up with a suspiciously cheap hot dog or ice cream at the end. Allspice - be sure to include this, it’s vital for that classic taste.

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