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.
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 ...
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 ...
Embracing Friluftsliv
When the temperatures fall and the light fades, staying in and bundling up feels natural. In the parts of the world that are blanketed with ...