There was too much rain to enjoy the late summer in the gardens designed for enjoying the…read moreconfectionary made on-site. A cold wind drove the chill of the rain straight into our bones, and we nearly piled straight back in the car to skip the stop in Trosa. We are so glad we pushed ourselves to stroll out to explore the Kutterkonfekt shop. Inside was an experience half-way between an old-style soda fountain, and a boutique coffee-shop. Artful displays of the intricate marzipans manufactured right upstairs lined almost every wall, and a table near the counter was elegantly arrayed with freshly baked confectionary. A handful of tables nestled by the large windows at the front of the shop, and most were full as we entered. We browsed the Marzipans for a moment, then wandered up to the counter to try our hands at ordering again in Swedish. The proprietress immediately picked up on my accent, however, and assisted us in English every bit as perfect as my own. We saw the selection of hot chocolates, and decided that was the best counter to the bitter morning rain. As we ordered, one table near the windows cleared, and we were able to nestle into one of the quaint tea-tables and watch as the sun finally broke out over the picturesque town of Trosa. The hot cocoa was indeed as perfect as we hoped, and the selection of Marzipans we bought for the road were every bit as pleasing to the mouth as they were to the eye. We happened in on a day of rest for the factory upstairs, but most days you can wander up the little, narrow staircase and watch the chefs and artists create the edible treasures arrayed in the shop below. The gleaming equipment was still on museum-like display, and was well worth a gander even while not in operation. All-in-all, this was a worthy stop on our way around Lake Malaren, and one we would highly recommend to anyone who gets the opportunity.