Scandinavian food and recipes
Svele (also called lapper) is a Norwegian batter based cake on sour milk, that by size and texture may bear some resemblance to American pancakes. Svele in Norway is usually eaten as 'fika' and would often be served in a informal setting, usually together with coffee. As I child I remember having svele at my friends hoes after school, served straight from the frying pan with (melting) butter and...
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The official Cinnamon Bun Day is fast approaching and we thought we'd share where you can get hold of your sticky and oh'so delicious treats in London! We will be celebrating the cinnamon roll on Tuesday 4th of October, so make sure you check out our top ten list of delicious cinnamon buns in London. The celebration is originating from Sweden and is on the native tongue called 'kanelbullens...
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Blabar London is a vibrant neighbourhood concept shop, a life and style cafe dedicated to the Nordic. Blåbär's mission is to 'Live a Life More Nordic', with a mix of balance, creativity, community, health and happiness. The owners Sandra Linnea West originally from Sweden and her partner Oliver Goodier wanted to offer this New Nordic Lifestyle to a wider audience, both online and in their shop...
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Rök smokehouse is influenced by the old cooking techniques of Northern Europe, specialising in brined and cured British meats, all cooked on fire served alongside fermented and preserved seasonal UK produce. We went along to see what this Nordic restaurant in London had to offer... The restaurant is tucked away, in a office area between Liverpool Street and Shoreditch. Apart from a small sign,...
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The Danish restaurant's Snaps & Rye signature cocktail, 'Nordisk Mojito' was one of the recipes revealed at the cocktail making master class at Skandium's concession store at Selfridges this Saturday. We were treated to on hour of fun-filled cocktail making; with herb and ice crushing, mixing - and sampling the flavours of Summer! Not surprisingly this Nordic version of a classic mojito...
Read moreIf you're having a party this is the recipe for you. This no bake cheesecake is quick and easy to make and tastes divine! Served either as a cake - or poured into glasses for individually and stylish servings. My friend Gunhild made this cake for Miss B's confirmation last week. Only she chose a lemon version, which was lovely too. It was so delicious I had to ask for the recipe! And of course,...
Read moreSo easy to make and a great way of eating more fish is this tasty baked white fish fillet dinner recipe. According to Norwegian health advice we should all eat fish at least 2-3 times a week. Let's get started! Icy and clean waters and the cold air has made Norwegian seafood world class. No wonder we have a lot of fish in our diet. But there are a fair share of great fish mongers in London too....
Read moreTucked away in Golborn Road in Notting Hill is a little Danish restaurant, Snaps & Rye, representing New Nordic Cuisine in London. The New Nordic Cuisine is a food trend, started in Denmark more than 10 years ago by celebrity chefs Claus Meyer and René Redzepi (from Noma). Some of the best Danish chefs got together with the aim to make Nordic food exciting again. To lead the way in both...
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The Norwegian Fishermen's Grannies were all adamant that there was only one way to cook Skrei; as Skreimølje, which is poached and served with liver and roe together with boiled potatoes. Meanwhile... we have done some research and here we present to you three ways of cooking the Norwegian Cod, served no less than the feast it is. You can see all about the Granny's and the Norwegian Cod Feast we...
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Ole Hansen-Lydersen, also known as the Norwegian salmon smoker is never short of ideas. So when the Norwegian Seafood Council were looking for ways to bring the Norwegian cod 'Skrei' to the UK, Ole transformed the tranquil cobbled street in London where his smoke house is situated, into a Norwegian fisherman's shack. Skrei (pronounced 'skray') is a special kind of migratory Norwegian cod. Skrei...
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