Well, I wouldn't mind some Swedish words, food and otherwise, now and then! 
Well, when the
Dagens Nyheter starts publishing a Connections, they can fill it with Swedish words! I think the NYT should limit itself to words identifiable by average Americans.
I am in awe of your ability to solve it as is, Sonja! I studied French in high school but I wouldn't get far with a French Connections -- er, so to speak.