There are times when I amaze even myself. I've been on a serious campaign this summer to convert the world (or at least my husband and kids) to a Nordic-style whole ... Read More

Have bonfire? Cook trout! All week long, Scandinavians will be celebrating the summer solstice, Midsummer's Eve, with bonfires and much merry-making - a tradition that goes back centuries. It's a great occasion ... Read More

Barley (in Swedish, korn) was the first cereal to be cultivated in Scandinavia's short growing season, and it is still a key ingredient of rustic breads and porridges. When roasted ... Read More

Spelt flour, a staple ingredient in the new Nordic cuisine now being embraced across Scandinavia, serves as a healthy base for spelt bread with bananas and dates. Applesauce and Icelandic ... Read More