What makes the Nordic countries some of the happiest on earth? Read on about Scandinavian traditions, ways of life, and how we embrace the Nordic lifestyle.
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Spring Cleaning – Cast Iron Care
How to care for your cast iron pan An essential in any kitchen, the cast iron pan: versatile, sturdy and highly effective. Learn how to ...
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Mini Foraging Guide
We've put together a brief foraging guide, to help you get started. FORAGING Foraging has risen in popularity over the last decade, especially in Scandinavia ...
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Danish Burning Love
Danish Burning Love, Brӕndade Kӕlighed, - the name is appropriate for Valentine’s Day. Whether the burning love is for bacon, for mashed potatoes, or for ...
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Allemansrätten
The Law At Ingebretsen's, we are huge proponents of being outside throughout the year (you can read about Friluftsliv in winter here). In 1994, Swedish ...
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The Power of Sisu
Have you ever seen the Finnish word, "sisu," [SEE-soo] and wondered what it meant? Sisu is at the root of the culture of Finland. It's ...
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Fast and Fancy Cake with Cardamom-kissed Latte
“If I knew you were coming, I would have baked a cake!” It’s a warm, welcoming phrase and with Anne Gillespie Lewis’s Fast and Fancy ...
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Applesauce with Elderflower Syrup and Cardamom
The apple, a plump and tasty member of the rose family, began its journey west as a small, unprepossessing, and bitter orb. After a few ...
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Themes and variations on Fika favorites – Du Nord’s Frieda Liqueur and Glögg Cake
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, ...
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Scandinavian Midsummer
Midsummer, an observation of the longest day of the year, is celebrated in each of the Scandinavian countries. Originally a pagan holiday, Midsummer is celebrated ...