These bars are a special Nordic treat. Nordic, because hazelnuts have been a favorite food in Scandinavia for centuries; hazelnut shells have been found in excavation of Viking settlements, with particularly large quantities found at Hedeby. They’re a treat because, sigh, hazelnuts have become expensive. If you are baking a gift and you really want… More Hazelnut Jam Bars
Glögg Cake and Quick Biscotti Recipe A cup of coffee and a slice of almond cake. For generations of Scandinavians and their North American brethren, this has been a recipe for enjoying a little break and the company of family, friends, or co-workers. The time spent is usually short and the conversation ordinary, but the… More Themes and variations on Fika favorites – Du Nord’s Frieda Liqueur and Glögg Cake
Leif Erikson Day was declared a national holiday in 1964 by Lyndon B. Johnson. On October 9 each year, celebrations occur to honor this Greenlander, but why? Leif Erikson was only twenty years old, in year 1,000, when he became a missionary for King Olaf of Norway. His task from this powerful leader was to… More Leif Erikson Day