Food
“This is definitely better than expected since I never
really knew about this job. I never applied to the
position as the private chef to the ambassador,
and because of that I use to say that I have the
dream job I never dreamt of.” n
food
Shortly after coming back to Sweden after her adventures in New Zealand, Frida was involved in a
serious car accident that almost took her life. At
that time, she was working for Ola Andersson at
the Park Avenue Café in her hometown of Gothenburg, and he was aware of her willingness to work
abroad. One day, she got the question if she would
be interested in going to Washington. The only information Mr. Andersson gave her was a note that
said “Leif M” followed by a phone number. Although she felt there was a small chance that the
number could belong to the well renowned Swedish chef Leif Mannerström, she describes it as “a
moment” when she heard his voice on the other
end of the line.
The previous Ambassador of Sweden to the United
States, Jonas Hafström, and his wife, were good
friends of Mr. Mannerström and asked him to find
a new chef to work at their residence in D.C. After
the call, Frida had a successful interview with Mr.
Mannerström and was chosen for the job right.
Frida’s grandmother’s cookbook - the original Sju Sorters
Kakor (English book title: Swedish Cakes and Cookies).
Frida is as fast as ever, chopping kumquats.
Frida had always dreamt of visiting the United
States, even if she had never been here when she
received the phone call. So when she boarded the
plane to Washington, D.C., it was definitely a new,
exciting adventure that was about to start.
When I ask Frida what she likes most about her job in
the States, she shines up and says; “It’s the endless
opportunities that come with it. I’ve been asked to
participate in cooking shows such as “Landgång”
on the Swedish television SVT, and also on Fox
News. I had no clue I would be given such great
opportunities.”
Frida’s kanelbullar.
TEXT: Charlotte Isberg
PHOTOS: Sofie Ågren
SACC-PHILADELPHIA
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