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The food we prepare is a living history, a celebration of the present, and a declaration of hope for the future.

Come fly with me!

It is time to book your trip with me and my friends Teena Anderson and Carstens Smith.

This coming December we will lead a tour to Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Oslo to experience the charming Scandinavian Christmas markets. Join us to shop and eat our way through each city and celebrate jul as the season begins. Every detail is thoughtfully planned for a perfect combination of holiday shopping, city exploration, and epicurean discovery. This is a trip of a lifetime.

Tour Dates: December 2 to 11, 2026

We are asking for your reservation information and $1,500 deposit ASAP.

To make reservations and to learn more, contact Kim Gallogly with Borton Overseas - Journeys to Extraordinary Lands at kimg@bortonoverseas.com or at the Borton Overseas website.

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I am Patrice Johnson, a food writer, cooking instructor, recipe developer, and speaker who believes food is a perfect tool for storytelling.

About Patrice

Books

Land of 10,000 Plates: Stories and Recipes from Minnesota
Jul: Swedish American Holiday Traditions

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