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02/23/2026

🇳🇴 A Norwegian Bread Worthy of a Gold Medal 🏅

The Winter Olympics wrapped up yesterday, and once again Norway finished at the top of the medal table. 🇳🇴🥇 It’s always remarkable to watch such a small country compete so fiercely and gracefully on the world stage.

But here’s something you might not know:

Norwegian athletes are famously particular about their bread.

For years, the Norwegian team has brought bakers with them to the Olympic Games to make the hearty whole grain loaves they eat at home. In Norway, bread isn’t just fuel, it’s daily life. It’s comfort. It’s strength.

That tradition inspired this Norwegian Whole Grain Bread (Grovbrød), a nourishing loaf that’s soft and tender yet hearty enough for toast or open-faced sandwiches.

If you’re feeling inspired by Norway’s Olympic success (or just in the mood for a cozy baking project), this is a wonderful loaf to try.

🥖 Get the recipe here: https://true-north-kitchen.com/norwegian-brown-bread-with-oats-and-rye/

Wishing you a cozy week ahead!

Kristi

02/17/2026

Happy Shrove Tuesday, friends!

I just shared a new recipe on the blog for Fastelavnsboller (Norwegian Lenten Buns) - soft, tender cardamom sweet buns filled with jam and freshly whipped cream and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. They’re traditionally enjoyed right before Lent begins and are such a cozy Scandinavian treat for late winter.

👉 Get the Fastelavnsboller recipe here: https://true-north-kitchen.com/fastelavnsboller-norwegian-lenten-buns/

If you’ve never made them at home, don’t be intimidated. They’re easier than you might think and absolutely worth it. And if you’re in the mood to explore more Nordic baking, my Semlor (the Swedish version of these cream buns) are on the site as well.

Wishing you a warm, sweet week! 🤍

01/30/2026

🇳🇴 Norwegian Cinnamon Buns - Skillingsboller 🇳🇴

On a trip to Bergen, Norway, I kept stopping to admire trays of soft, cinnamon-swirled buns in bakery windows - classic skillingsboller, the Norwegian version of cinnamon buns. I’ve been thinking about them ever since and am excited to finally share my recipe with you.

These buns feel especially right for this quiet, cozy end-of-January season. They’re soft, lightly sweet, and perfect with a cup of coffee on a cold winter day.

You can find the recipe here:
👉 https://true-north-kitchen.com/authentic-norwegian-cinnamon-buns-skillingsboller/

If you bake a batch, I’d love to hear what you think. 💛

01/10/2026

🇫🇮 Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) 🇫🇮

During my recent trip to Finland, I kept finding my way back to bowls of lohikeitto, a simple, comforting salmon soup enjoyed in food market halls alongside locals, surrounded by fresh fish and the gentle hum of everyday life.

I came home inspired to recreate that experience, and today I’m sharing my version of Finnish Salmon Soup on the blog. It’s creamy yet light, made with tender chunks of salmon, potatoes, carrots, and plenty of fresh dill. Cozy, nourishing, and wonderfully unfussy.

If you’re craving a warm, Nordic-inspired meal, this one might be just the thing. 💙
👉 https://true-north-kitchen.com/traditional-finnish-salmon-soup-lohikeitto/

12/12/2025

✨ Tomorrow is St. Lucia Day 🕯️

One of my favorite Scandinavian traditions - a quiet, candlelit celebration of light during the darkest time of year. In Sweden, the day is often marked with lussekatter, soft saffron buns meant to be shared with coffee and good company.

If you’d like to bake a batch at home, you can find my recipe here:

👉 https://true-north-kitchen.com/st-lucia-buns-lussekatter/

Wishing you warmth and light 💛,
Kristi

11/22/2025

🇩🇰Danish Meatloaf (Forloren Hare)
This cozy Scandinavian classic is pure comfort - tender ground pork and beef topped with crispy bacon and served with gravy and lingonberries.

This post is sponsored by , and I used two of my favorite tools to bring this recipe to life:

-the Ankarsrum Mincer Attachment which lets me quickly and easily grind my own meat for freshest flavor and texture, and

-the Ankarsrum Clay Baker which keeps this loaf beautifully moist.

It’s simple, hearty and exactly the kind of Nordic comfort I’m craving right now. 💛

Find the recipe on the blog!

11/07/2025

🇸🇪 Happy Kladdkaka Day!

If you’ve never tried Kladdkaka - Sweden’s beloved Sticky Chocolate Cake - you’re in for a treat. Gooey in the center, crisp on top, and ready in under an hour, it’s the perfect simple indulgence for a cozy fall fika. ☕🍫

Get the recipe here 👉 https://true-north-kitchen.com/swedish-sticky-chocolate-cake-kladdkaka/

Wishing you a very cozy, chocolatey day!

10/25/2025

🇩🇰 Danish Butter Cookies (Vaniljekranse) 🇩🇰
These delicately swirled, elegant Danish Butter Cookies (Vaniljekranse) are as beautiful as they are delicious. Everyone loves the iconic little cookies from the blue tin, but this homemade version takes them to another level, crisp and melt-in-your-mouth tender at the same time. https://true-north-kitchen.com/traditional-danish-butter-cookies-vaniljekranse/

10/21/2025

Fresh from the oven: Cardamom Banana Bread 🍌✨

A cozy Nordic twist on a classic - gently spiced, incredibly moist, with just a touch of freshly milled rye flour. I used my Grain Mill attachment to grind the rye myself, and it adds such a lovely, earthy flavor. You don’t have to grind your own flour to make this recipe, but it’s a surprisingly simple (and satisfying!) process that makes the loaf feel extra special.
https://true-north-kitchen.com/cardamom-banana-bread/
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10/17/2025

Banana bread, but make it Nordic. 🍌✨
My new Cardamom Banana Bread is gently spiced, incredibly moist, and has the most delicious nutty depth from a touch of freshly milled rye flour. I used my Grain Mill Attachment to grind the rye myself — it’s easier (and more satisfying!) than you’d think.

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08/23/2025

🍂 Soft and Buttery Cardamom Bread (Finnish Pulla)🍂

As August winds down, baking season is just around the corner, and I’ve got the perfect recipe to kick things off: Soft and Buttery Cardamom Bread (Finnish Pulla). It’s a tender, aromatic braided loaf topped with crunchy pearl sugar - made extra soft with a quick tangzhong technique that helps it stay fresher longer.

Here’s to cozy mornings, cooler weather, and loaves that make the whole kitchen smell amazing! https://true-north-kitchen.com/soft-and-buttery-cardamom-bread-finnish-pulla/

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