An Icelandic Reading Ritual in the Kitchen There’s something about Icelandic literature that demands a certain reverence—a slowing down, a deepening into something elemental. As I journey through The Greenhouse by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir, where each page feels like “the…
Scandinavian Advent Calendar Day 23 We’ve nearly reached the end of our Advent journey together, dear friends, and so I’ve saved one of the most endearing Scandinavian Christmas traditions for these final days. The quintessential Christmas dessert throughout Denmark, Sweden,…
Scandinavian Advent Calendar Day 21 Hello, dear friends! Today is December 21st—the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, when darkness reaches its fullest expression before beginning its slow retreat toward spring. Up north in the lands of the…
Hello my friends ! And welcome to day 19 of our Scandinavian Advent Calendar ! Dreaming of a fish menu for this year’s festive meal, I went in the direction of Finland for this traditional salmon soup. Lohikeitto is prepared…
Hello friends ! and welcome to the third day of our Advent Calendar ! Immersing myself in the Scandinavian culture, I was obviously going to be preparing some delicious food. And one of my favourite things to eat is a…
