Ljusbudar [English translation]

When we arrived at Ljusbudar1

the old woman2stood and boiled soft whey butter3

Then she said to her girl4

take the ladle and let them lick

1. Place name.2. "Kärring" or "käring" is an often derogatory word for an old woman, meaning "old woman", "hag", "crone", but is also often used affectionately or in jest.3. "Messmör" is milk whey that has been boiled until thickened and caramelised. Nowadays it's often used as a sandwich spread.4. i.e. her daughter

• Artist:Ranarim