Get prepped ahead of time

Laying a simple table setting in advance means you can take advantage of opportunities to eat together as a family. Place a large bowl in the centre, ready to fill with food, so everyone can help themselves. When dinner is nearly ready, save time by filling a carafe or pitcher with water to share, instead of pouring individual drinks. ‘We’ll try to eat our evening meal at the kitchen table if we can — it’s our favourite part of the apartment, and it makes it easier for us all to help out getting the food to the table,’ says Sebastian.

Pick a fuss-free meal

Make sure you have a go-to option that’s quick and easy to cook – especially if you can’t predict what time you’ll be home during the week. ‘One of our favourite meals is salmon with a healthy salad. While the salmon is roasting, we wash and chop up fresh salad leaves and some radishes. Once the fish is cooked, we throw everything into a bowl and add a squeeze of lemon. It’s so speedy and simple,’ says Sebastian. Serve with freshly sliced bread and your fuss-free family supper is ready to eat!

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Interior designer: Johanna Flykct Gashi
Photographer: Lina Ikse