On Sunday, September 14 at 12:00 noon, Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church will host “A Scandinavian Brunch at the Lake.” LOTI member, Swedish born and

trained chef Anna-Lena Sköld will again offer an authentic Swedish smorgasbord of traditional foods as well as a featured main course and dessert. Before emigrating from Sweden in 1995, Chef Sköld studied at the culinary school in Göteborg and worked in numerous restaurants in the ski resorts of northern Sweden. She also opened her own restaurant on the island of Öland in the Baltic Sea.

The $25 all inclusive reservation includes the following menu on September 21st.  The cost for children between the ages of 5 to 12 is $12.50 and children 5 and under are free.

 

A variety of Breads and Hard Tack & Butter

 

Creamy Fennel & Onion Herring

Aquavit Herring

Red Onion & Caviar Herring

Eggs topped with Creamy Seafood Salad

Boiled Fingerling Potatoes

Three kinds of Swedish Cheese

Citrus Marinated Salmon served with Sweet-Dill Mustard Sauce

Cold Smoked Turkey Breast

Mixed Melon Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Pickled Beets

Pickled Cucumbers

Fresh Fruit Platter

Jansson’s Temptation

Swedish Meatballs & Lingonberries

Swedish Sausages & Mustard

Red Cabbage

 

Apple, Bacon & Rosemary Stuffed Pork Loin served with Cream Sauce

 

Orange Mousse and Chocolate Cake

The monthly smorgasbord not only offers an opportunity for LOTI friends and neighbors to gather for fellowship and enjoy genuine Scandinavian hospitality, but the meals also support the benevolence work of our congregation.  20% of the proceeds are directed toward those less fortunate in our immediate community.  Through the proceeds of the monthly smorgasbord, LOTI supports N.I.P. Neighborhood Involvement Program, Joyce Community Food Shelf, Our Saviour’s Housing and Community Emergency Services.