Nordic Lifestyle

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.

Semla Day

Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday is a day in February known in Sweden as “Semmeldagen” (the day of the Semla). This is the national day ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...