Best Tini Ismail Podcasts (2024)

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Series 5 Episode 10: Prinsesstårta 18:02

3y ago18:02

18:02

Hej alla kära lyssnare!! We are closing series 5 with a dessert worthy of a royalty. Prinsesstårta!!! Prinsesstårta is a traditional Swedish cake served during a birthday celebration. Did you know that it was called "Green cake" once upon a time? And because it is summer in Sweden now, in our "Words of the Day" segment we will look at how to apprec…

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Series 5 Episode 9: Lingonberry and other Swedish berries 30:30

3y ago30:30

30:30

Berries! Berries! Berries!! Such super fruits they are. High in vitamins and antioxidants. Lingonberry is the most common berry that you will find in a Swedish dish. Almost everything and anything goes with lingonberry jam. But of course, there are other berries in Sweden. In "Words of the Day" segment, we look at how a waiter takes your order and …

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Series 5 Episode 8: Lördagsgodis 16:38

3y ago16:38

16:38

It's Saturday and all the children in Sweden are extremely happy because it's LÖRDAGSGODIS!! This is yet another phenomenon in Sweden. 'Lördag' is Saturday and 'godis' means sweet or candy. So, you figured it out! Saturday Candy!! There is an interesting history behind Lördagsgodis which will surprise you. In "Words of The Day" segment, we will be …

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Series 5 Episode 7: Melodifestivalen & Eurovision Song Contest 19:54

3y ago19:54

19:54

Another tradition in Swedish homes is spending Saturday nights watching Melodifestivalen and Eurovision Song Contest in May each year. This year's Eurovision Song Contest was held in Rotterdam on 21st May 2021 (Saturday) after being cancelled in 2020 due to Covid19 pandemic. In this episode we looked into the beginnings of Melodifestivalen. In the …

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Series 5 Episode 6: Fredagsmys 19:56

3y ago19:56

19:56

There is one fundamental tradition that still lives on in Sweden. This tradition is called fredagsmys or cosy Friday. While most youngsters prefer to go out on Friday night, majority of the Swedes choose to cosy up at home with blankets, comfort food and snacks, boardgames and binge watching Netflix or put on a good film on the projector. So when d…

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Series 5 Episode 5: Chokladbollens Dag 45:26

3y ago45:26

45:26

Hej hej! It's 11th May!!! It's CHOKLADBOLLENS DAG!! We are so honoured to have the Queen of Chokladbollar, the author of "In Search of The Best Swedish Chokladbollar", Ms Alaine Handa with us in this episode. Alaine shares her journey from being a dancer, choreographer to being an author. She also shares about how she got hooked on Fika and choklad…

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Series 5 Episode 4: Things you might not know about Eid Al-Fitr 20:18

3y ago20:18

20:18

Hej alla kära lyssnare! We are back again on air. Have you ever wonder why Ramadan and Eid never falls on the same day every year? Do you know that gifts are given during Eid? In this episode we will sharing some 10 FUN FACTS about Eid Al-Fitri that you might not know about. In our "Words of The Day" segment, we will learn how to say "Kan jag få lå…

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Series 5 Episode 3: Glad Påsk 17:06

3+ y ago17:06

17:06

HEJ allihopa! Easter is just around the corner! In this episode, Fikadrottning will be sharing with you interesting facts and the food served at Easter in Sweden. Have you made any Easter decorations for your home? In our our "Words of the Day" segment, we will learn how to say "Happy Easter" in Swedish.…

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Fikadrottning Special: Chinese New Year with Neoh Ting Wei 1:05:06

3+ y ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Chinese New Year is just around the corner! In this special edition, Ting Wei shares with us some of the traditional Chinese customs and traditions during Chinese New Year celebration, Ang Bao (red packet), his Chinese New Year celebrations in Singapore and Malaysia, and celebrating this joyous occasion during his school years (we exchanged "notes"…

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Series 5 Episode 2: Smaklig Måltid - Lunch 1:02:02

3+ y ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Ting Wei joined us again this week, sharing his food stories from his army days and of course, LUNCH..... What does his typical lunch look like? What do the Swedes have for lunch? What DO YOU have for lunch? Do share with us by taking a photo of your lunch and tag us on our Instagram or our Facebook @fikadrottning_podcast .…

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Series 5 Episode 1: Smaklig Måltid - Frukost 20:32

3+ y ago20:32

20:32

Hej allihopa! How was your New Year's celebration? Hope the weeks have been kind to you. This is Series 5 Episode 1!! Yippee!!! In Series 5, we will explore more about Swedish culture and traditions. In today's episode we will talk about meals (måltider) in Sweden specifically breakfast (frukost). So what do the Swedes eat for breakfast? Havregryns…

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Fikadrottning Special: Gott Nytt År 42:12

3+ y ago42:12

42:12

God fortsättning! Gott Nytt År !! Gott Slut!! These are the many ways of bidding farewell or wish anyone a Happy New Year.. So 2020 is finally coming to an end. In this special edition, I will be sharing fond memories of my first New Year's Eve celebration in Stockholm. Ting Wei will share his memories of firecrackers or fireworks. In Singapore, it…

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Series 4 Episode 8: Christmas Special 1:14:42

3+ y ago1:14:42

1:14:42

In this last episode of Series 4, I will be sharing with you fond memories of my very first Christmas experience in Stockholm. From getting my first julgran and meeting Jultomte for the first time. So how do you say "Merry Christmas" in Swedish? Learn to say this in our "Words of The Day" segment What was it like for you to celebrate Christmas in S…

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Series 4 Episode 7: The English and Tea 16:00

3+ y ago16:00

16:00

Did you know that tea was never the beverage in England until the women folk slowly caught on it slowly as they perceived it to be a genteel drink (according to Peets.com) and that Ireland was the second-biggest per capita consumer of tea in the world?!! This week's phrase is the follow up to last week's "Behöver du hjälp?" (Do you need help?). If …

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Series 4 Episode 6: Lucia 50:28

3+ y ago50:28

50:28

Lucia or Saint Lucy's Day is celebrated annually on the 13th of December. This is one tradition in Sweden that I certainly look forward to (even though I do not celebrate Christmas). I remembered the first Lucia procession I witnessed at Skansen with my kompis in 2010. I also witnessed the crowning of Lucia in Gothenburg in 2013. Both experiences w…

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Series 4 Episode 5: T is for Tea 17:44

3+ y ago17:44

17:44

This episode is dedicated to all my TEA drinking listeners. Yes, for the next few episodes we will be exploring TEA. So, what is your favourite tea? Do share with me by commenting on our Instagram fikadrottning_podcast. In the "Word of The Day" segment we will learn not one but THREE words which will come in handy since Christmas is just around the…

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Series 4 Episode 4: Chocolate is good 31:29

3+ y ago31:29

31:29

Disclaimer: Today's content is for informational purposes only and it is NOT intended to be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis and treatment. Always consult your doctor or other professional qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding medical condition, procedure, treated and/or before starti…

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Series 4 Episode 3: Match Made in Heaven 15:44

3+ y ago15:44

15:44

Have you ever wonder why chocolate goes so well with coffee? Or have you ever wonder if chocolate goes well with tea? In this episode we will look into why chocolate goes well with coffee and/or tea. We will also explore how and why should you pair your chocolate with coffee and/or tea. In the "Word of The Day" segment, we learn a new Swedish word/…

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Series 4 Episode 2: Chokladens Dag 43:08

3+ y ago43:08

43:08

CHOCOLATES! CHOCOLATES! CHOCOLATES! You can never go wrong with chocolates unless, of course, if you're not a chocolate fan. However, even if you are not a total fanatic over chocolates I'm sure you do eat chocolate. So, what is your favourite chocolate? In "Words of The Day" segment, we are joined once again by Peter and Ting Wei as we look into t…

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Series 4 Episode 1: OMG! 34:42

3+ y ago34:42

34:42

This episode is an introductory to Series 4 where we will be sharing with you what to expect in the upcoming episodes. Yes, we have decided to move our podcast on Wednesdays instead of Mondays as Wednesdays are seen as a mini weekend in Sweden (so I have observed). Well, perhaps in the near future, Fikadrottning will be aired on both Mondays and We…

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Series 3 Episode 8: Kanelbullens Dag 13:07

4y ago13:07

13:07

Well..well...well....We have come to the end of Series 3. In this episode, we will find out about Kanelbullens Dag and how the celebration started. So, how did YOU celebrate Kanelbullens Dag? Did you bake any or did you buy some from the konditori? Either ways, it is certainly a day to celebrate home baking. With that, see you in TWO WEEKS! HA DET …

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Series 3 Episode 7: Mooncake with Neoh Ting Wei and Alan Loo 45:17

4y ago45:17

45:17

Soon the Chinese community in Singapore will be celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival. What is a festival without festive foods!! One thing that my friends look forward to on this joyous occasion is the mooncake. A round, flower-like pastry packed with either lotus seed paste or red bean paste with either single or double salted egg yolk. Mmmm...In the "…

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Series 3 Episode 6: Fika with Farisah & Ashley 22:10

4y ago22:10

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This week Fikadrottning caught up with Farisah and Ashley, two ladies who love their prata. Prata is a South Indian pancake which can be eaten with curry or just sugar. Its origin is quite interesting as there are a few versions. No matter where prata originated from, it is a quick, delicious meal for any time of the day. It is interesting that the…

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Series 3 Episode 5: Fika with Peter 27:20

4y ago27:20

27:20

This week I am joined by one of my good friends, Peter Lindbland. We will talk about what's happening this week in Sweden as according to Temadagar Kalender, surkål and we will be sharing with you ways to say "Hello" in Swedish in our "Words of the Day" segment. Useful links: Temadagar: https://temadagar.se/kalender/ More about Sweden and the Swedi…

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Series 3 Episode 4: Being Lactose Intolerant 15:08

4y ago15:08

15:08

What is it like being lactose intolerant? This week I am sharing what is lactose intolerance and what causes lactose intolerance, and my personal experience being lactose intolerant. In the "Words of the Day" segment, we look at ways to use the word or phrase "tack". Disclaimer: Today's episode is for informational purpose only and no part of this …

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Series 3 Episode 3: Putu Piring, Putu Bambu, Putu mayam and Kueh Tutu 22:16

4y ago22:16

22:16

There is one common ingredient in these delicious snacks is the rice flour. They are prepared and cooked in almost similar method but they taste differently from each other. These are some of the dessert that Singaporean have when they fika. I think I need to lie down now from all the putu piring, putu bambu, putu mayam and kueh tutu that I had whi…

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Series 3 Episode 2: Peanut Pancake 15:48

4y ago15:48

15:48

Fika in Singapore!! Let's go local!! In this Series 3, I will be exploring around my birth country to find out how Singaporeans fika. Coincidentally, Singapore Food Festival is happening now. In fact, it started on 21st August and ends on 30th August 2020. What more appropriate timing to kick off this episode with one of Singaporeans's favourite de…

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Series 3 Episode 1: Kräftskivan 15:32

4y ago15:32

15:32

August is filled with food celebration! We begin our gastronomical journey with kräftskiva or crayfish party. We take a look at how to celebrate kräftskiva and what are the items you need in order to have a successful crayfish party. If you know other snapsvisa (drinking songs) other than 'Helan Går', do send us a video of you and your friends sing…

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Series 2 Episode 9: Watermelon Wrap Up 16:37

4y ago16:37

16:37

What a way to wrap up Series 2 with some juicy Watermelon. Yes, it's WATERMELON DAY today! Have some watermelon today and we see you in Series 3 in two weeks' time. Do follow us on our IG https://www.instagram.com/fikadrottning_podcast/ and our blogpage www.fikadrottning.com. Take care. Puss och Kram! Here's the link to finding a good watermelon...…

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Fikadrottning (Trailer) 0:29

4y ago0:29

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Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Log on to www.fikadrottning.com to get the full Fikadrottning experience.By Tini Ismail

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Series 2 Episode 8: Rålambshovsparken 21:35

4y ago21:35

21:35

Rålambshovsparken. I always have trouble pronouncing the name of this beautiful, serene park. In summer, many people would visit this park to enjoy the scenery, to picnic, to play ball..even to join in an aerobics session! This week, three more places are introduced to have fika and we will learn another new Swedish word - LUST. A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT…

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Series 2 Episode 7: Fridhemsplan 22:36

4y ago22:36

22:36

Fridhemsplan! The one place that I like to hang out away from city central. In this episode, I will share a brief history of Kungsholmen, going down memory lane at Campus Konradsberg, and Rålambshovsparken. I will be recommending cafés around Fridhemsplan that you should go for your next fika. In the segment "Words of The Day", we will be introduci…

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Series 2 Episode 6: Paltdagen 19:17

4y ago19:17

19:17

13th July is Paltdagen!! A day to celebrate dumplings made from raw potatoes. This Swedish dish is very common in the north part of Sweden. Not to be mistaken for kroppkakor though! They are similar. Palt is served with the tangy lingonbärssylt, butter and a glass of cold milk on the side. I have never tried palt. Today, I made some for myself with…

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Series 2 Episode 5: Gamla Stan 16:44

4y ago16:44

16:44

Gamla Stan, The Old Town, is the one of my favourite places to go whenever I am in town. There are loads of cafés, restaurants, souvenir shops as well as handcraft shops. In today's episode, I will be sharing my GO-TO spot for fika at Gamla Stan. This café is located at Stortorget, a public square that has a dark past. In the 'Word of The Day' segm…

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Series 2 Episode 4: Swedish Strawberries 13:15

4y ago13:15

13:15

Whenever you bring a punnet of strawberries to a party, chances are you will be asked if they are Swedish. The Swedes are obsessed with these Earth's rubies that a shortage of them is seen as a major catastrophe. The Swedish strawberries are the "celebrity" fruit during summer as you may have noticed the midsommartårtor or gräddtårtor med jordgubba…

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Series 2 Episode 3: Mjukglass 10:08

4y ago10:08

10:08

SUMMER!! I always look forward to Summer because not only it is beautiful, I get to enjoy punnets and punnets of fresh Swedish strawberries! There is ONE thing that excites me in Summer and that is MJUKGLASS! Yes, that soft, silky smooth, whiter than white soft serve ice-cream. So who invented mjukglass? Click the play button and find out!…

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Series 2 Episode 2: Midsommar 15:44

4y ago15:44

15:44

This Friday (19th June), we will be celebrating Midsommarafton (Eve of Midsummer), the second biggest celebration in Sweden! There'll be lots of food, booze, games, singing and dancing around the midsommarstång (maypole). In today's episode, I will be sharing my experience celebrating midsommarafton. We'll be singing "Helan Går", one of the many Sw…

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Series 2 Episode 1: Swedish Coffee 13:54

4y ago13:54

13:54

Hej mina kära lyssnare!! Welcome to a BRAND NEW SERIES of FIKADROTTNING. We open this series with Swedish Coffee. What kind of coffee do Swedes enjoy apart from latte, americano, mocha, etc.....? One kind of coffee that stood out for me is the SWEDISH EGG COFFEE. Sounds strange? Curious about how Swedish Egg Coffee is brewed? Go to www.fikadrottnin…

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Fikadrottning Special: National Day of Sweden 9:17

4y ago9:17

9:17

6th of June marks a significant day in Sweden whereby this is the day in history when Gustav Vasa was elected as king after the dissolution from the Kalmar Union in 1523. The day which was originally celebrated as the Swedish Flag Day (Svenska flaggans dag) is now a day to be celebrated as a national day. Don't be alarmed if your Swedish friends ma…

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Episode 8: The Capital of Fika 14:45

4y ago14:45

14:45

We end Season 1 of Fikadrottning with Uncle's antics at the kopitiam, a continuation from Episode 6 (Singapore Coffee). So what is "tak kiu"? We also explore the Capital of Fika in Sweden. Which part of Sweden is this? We take this opportunity to thank all our listeners who have been tuning in since the first episode. TACK SÅ MYCKET! We will be bac…

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Episode 7: Ramadhan Special: Coffee in the Islamic World 15:27

4y ago15:27

15:27

That coffee in your hand now? It dates all the way back to the early 15th century in the monasteries of Yemen. Did you know that there are several accounts of the origin of coffee drinking? Perhaps these historical chronicles showed us that good things are the results of curiosity and problem-solving. Do remember to share with me your favourite mug…

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Episode 6: Singapore Coffee 15:44

4y ago15:44

15:44

So when did coffee arrive in Singapore? Who brought these beans over to Singapore? What makes Singapore coffee unique? In this episode, I will give you a guide to Singapore coffee and how to order them at your local kopitiam.By Tini Ismail

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Episode 5: Gona...Gona...Dalgona 16:07

4y ago16:07

16:07

KABOOM! Trending at this moment a special treat dated all the way back from the 70's and the 80's. Yes, I am referring to DALGONA COFFEE! I have tried making it, have you? If you have, send me a photo of your version of Dalgona coffee to cavewomanproductions@gmail.com. Am so looking forward to hear from you soonest! This podcast has been brought to…

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Episode 4: Decaf debunked? 22:17

4y ago22:17

22:17

We all heard of decaffeinated coffee. Have you ever wonder how decaffeinated coffee is made? The answer may surprise you. This podcast has been brought to you by Cavewoman Productions.By Tini Ismail

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Episode 3: 5 Historical Attempts to Ban Coffee! 15:48

4y ago15:48

15:48

Can you imagine a world without coffee??? There had been attempts to BAN COFFEE!! Phew!! Fortunately, coffee is still around for all of us to enjoy. Share with me what do you think about these events? Email me at cavewomanproductions@gmail.com and remember to include what is your favourite coffee. I would love to hear from you. Original opening and…

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Episode 2: The King who Hated Coffee 18:14

4y ago18:14

18:14

Did you know that coffee was banned 5 times in Sweden? How is this even possible? Listen through this episode to find out why. YES! I am still wondering what is YOUR favourite coffee? Do share with me what they are and I will read them out in the next episode. All you need to do is email me at cavewomanproductions@gmail.com with the title subject: …

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Episode 1: I am Fikadrottning. 18:02

4+ y ago18:02

18:02

Hej and welcome to the very first episode of Fikadrottning! In this episode, you'll get to know a little about me and why I decided to do this podcast after so many years of pondering about it. You would also discover what is fika and some fun facts about the coffee culture in Sweden. I would also be recommending a few konditorer or coffeehouses in…

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