In June’s Story49, we’re traveling to Unalakleet to meet Thomas Simonsson, the creator of the Swedish Delights and Sweet Treats Bakery.
To learn more about how Thomas started baking and how he’s working to bring the Swedish tradition of fika to Alaska, tune in to Story49 on KNOM (780AM, 96.1FM) on Sunday, June 19th at 6:00pm, and then again Thursday, June 23rd at 3:00pm — or listen to the episode above.
If someone you know has a story to share, contact KNOM at 443-5221 or by email at story49@knom.org.
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Thomas consults a recipe in the kitchen. (Photo: Maddie Winchester, KNOM)
The vanilla cream-filled bun is a popular item at the bakery. (Photo: Maddie Winchester, KNOM)
When the flag flies, Swedish Delights and Sweet Treats is open for business. (Photo: Maddie Winchester, KNOM)
Fresh Swedish cinnamon rolls steam up a display on the bakery counter. (Photo: Maddie Winchester, KNOM)
Saffron buns are traditionally made to celebrate Saint Lucia. (Photo: Maddie Winchester, KNOM)
Thomas puts an egg wash on his signature Swedish cinnamon rolls. (Photo: Maddie Winchester, KNOM)
Thomas’s raspberry cave cookies are another popular item. (Photo: Maddie Winchester, KNOM)
