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Around the World in 80 Days – Serbia

SERBIA

Central/Southern Europe
Capital: Belgrade
Languages: Serbian
Predominant Religion(s): Christian Orthodox

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Serbians, especially those who are interested in the Au Pair in America program, are usually open minded, polite and really great with children.
  • Serbians are usually neat and well dressed and like to follow contemporary trends. They take pride in their appearance.
  • Serbians are considered as friendly and warm, and they like to talk.

FUN FACTS: 

  • Serbians generally enjoy life and love playing with children. They regard them as individuals that need special attention in order to become self confident, and they love having fun with them.
  • Serbia is at the top of the global export list for…raspberries!
  • The Serbian clock-making industry is even older  than the world-famous Swiss one. The Serbs had their own clock 600 years before the Swiss!

USEFUL PHRASES:

  • How are you?             Kako si?
  • Fine, thanks:               Dobro, hvala.
  • My name is…:             Moje ime je…
  • Nice to meet you.:        Drago mi je da smo se upoznali.
  • Thank you.:                  Hvala.

Photos by: Filip Maljkovic {flickr}; flowcomm {flickr}; Mirkoni M. {flickr}

Around the World in 80 Days – Swedish Krem

Swedish Krem is a refreshing and scrumptious dessert. 

Swedish Krem Recipe:

Ingredients: 

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream 
  • 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided 
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 2 cups sour cream 
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 

Instructions: 

  1. In a large saucepan, combine cream and 1 cup sugar. Cook and stir over low heat until a thermometer reads 160°F (do not allow to boil). Stir in gelatin until completely dissolved. 
  2. Remove from heat and stir in extracts. Let cool for 10 minutes. Whisk in sour cream. Pour into 8 dessert dishes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. 
  3. Just before serving, lightly crush raspberries and gently stir in remaining sugar. Spoon over tops.

Photos by: Clemen v Vogelsang {flickr}; mroach {flickr}