Alfvénmackan (The Alfvén Sandwich)

Composed by professor Inga-Britt Gustafsson and restaurant-keeper Örjan Klein.

The Background

At the initiative of the Hugo Alfvén Society this symphony in five movements was composed with Hugo Alfvén's life and activities in mind. Denmark, here represented by his wife Maria, earlier married to the Skagen painter Søren Krøyer has inspired to the rye bread ring as the basis. The Swedish Archipelago and the Sea is manifest in many other ingredients.
Starting with the "gubbröra" in the beginning which represents male society and ending in the female in the form of a fruit, physalis you eat clockwise Parma ham, salmon rose, crayfish tails and cheese. Hugo Alfvén's habit of living beyond his means has resulted in luxurious ingredients.

The task was to create a fillling sandwich to be consumed with a glass of aquavit and beer. The recipe was to take in account that anonyone should be able to succeed in following it. The result is a decicious thing of high nutrition value.
It is not at all reserved for the Hugo Alfvén Society where it will be a standing element at the membership's meetings - on the contrary it can be placed on any menu under the name Alfvénmacka.

About the creators

Örjan Klein is food creator, chef de cuisine and consultant.

Inga-Birtt Gustafsson is professor of Food Research at the School of Restaurantship at Grythyttan, Sweden. She is active in food research. Both of them are involved in education at various levels and specialitites within the food area. Together they published cooking books.

Recipe

Ingredients for one sandwich

Nutrition contents