Our favourite Scandinavian sweet treat is Skoleboller, a delicious sweet bun filled with vanilla cream and topped with coconut icing. Norway's very best example of Skoleboller is served by a tiny bakery in the Norwegian mountainside, in Lom. And the recipe shared here is no other than from the above mentioned bakery, by head baker Morten Schakenda. Happy baking! © Flicker Jelle Houlbrechts...
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Salmon fillet and Mango Salsa family dinner in less than 30 minutes
This weeks family dinner recipe is not only healthy but quick to prepare; Meaty, flaky salmon with a creamy mild taste, this time with an exciting tropical twist. And you'll be able to achieve dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. Step one is to ensure fresh salmon fillets. It shouldn't smell like fish, it should smell like the sea and be nice and pink looking, firm-fleshed and meaty,...
Read moreScandinavian bakery in Covent Garden, Bageriet London
The Swedish bakery, Bageriet London in Rose Street Covent Garden was our destination today, as Little A has an inset day and is off school. "It's like hanging out in someone's kitchen!" Little A exclaimed. And it really is; Panelled whitewashed walls, wood floor, shelves filled with sweet treats, two kitchen tables and soft wool cushioned seating, the smell of fresh coffee and cardamom whilst...
Read moreEasy recipe for autumn -Norwegian Lapskaus by Nordic Nibbler
We're stepping Autumn with an abundance of fresh and lovely harvest, so why not use the opportunity to whip up a warming stew? As the weather gets cooler, let's savour the flavours of the season with scrumptious vegetables and fresh meat, from your local butcher. May we suggest a hearty Norwegian stew, called Lapskaus? It's easy to make and tastes wonderful! Lapskaus is a very traditional...
Read moreThe official Cinnamon Roll Day -today!
It's the day of the Scandinavian Cinnamon Roll, a scrumptious buttery pastry filled with sugar and cinnamon. "Kanelbullens dag" as it's called in Sweden will be celebrated in and outside Scandinavia today. If you're not a dedicated baker or simply don't have the time, you can get hold of the sweet treat at several Nordic Bakeries today. We will secure ours at the Swedish bakery in Hoxton, at...
Read moreHealthy packed lunch for Budding foodies Back at School
First of all, start with real bread. Honest, homemade delicious bread. Here's a ‘chuck it in a bowl, work until smooth and stretchy, leave to rise, shape, leave to rise again and bake’ recipe from the Real Bread Campaign. I'm planning on having a bake bread routine. And whilst I'm at it I'll also make sure to make some bread rolls. What you easily could do then is to throw in some chopped...
Read moreWhen ice lollies become gourmet food – Only in Copenhagen
Denmark's first proper gelateria invites you to taste a variety of beautifully crafted ice creams. The trend for fashion and lifestyle is less but better quality, the exact focus of the Danish food company Hviids. This sweet treat is all about using the finest ingredients to create the finished product with great attention to detail. We first came across the new handmade ice cream pops at Ferm...
Read moreLisa’s – a new Swedish restaurant and bar in Portobello London
Lisa's is a new Swedish restaurant and bar in central London. Newly opened, Lisa's strive to deliver a culinary experience coloured by the founder and owner, Lisa Wallén's, Swedish roots and childhood memories. Fresh, seasonal and local produce is created into delicious dishes from this Nordic kitchen, in the heart of the vibrant area of Portobello, London. Lisa's, 305 Portobello Road, Notting...
Read moreWhere to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch when in Copenhagen
Noma, the worlds best restaurant, has firmly placed Copenhagen as the capital of culinary excellence. But there's is far more affordable and easier ways of discover Copenhagens famous food arena. You could simply head over to the market, Torvhallerne, for a great selection and to sample some traditional Scandinavian delicatessen. Traditionally Denmark has been renown for their bakeries. I've...
Read moreWholegrain Goodness by Havre Fras to improve math grades
Several studies suggest that breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. And a Harvard Medical School study found that people who eat whole-grain cereals every morning are among those most likely to see the health benefits. Another more worrying study found that an estimated 40% of children go to school without breakfast. The same study reviled: Students who eat breakfasts have a...
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