I love, love, love The Nordic Kitchen cookbook that I got for Christmas this past year. It is packed full of a year of recipes inspired by Nordic culture and seasonal foods available in the area. I have been looking forward to spring and summer ever since I cracked this book open for the first time. So many of the recipes include my most cherished flavors such as fresh berries, greens, and rhubarb! Rhubarb is one of my favorites because it brings me back to growing up on t

This is my all time favorite cookie... EVER! Unfortunately I can't make them exactly the same way as my grandma Mary can so to be honest my grandma's kringle is my all time favorite cookie. I don't know a single person who can make their cookies as good as their grandmas. It is a high bar to match. This cookie is soft and light in flavor with a touch of sweetness. I can eat six or seven in one sitting without even thinking about it. In our family we typically enjoy this coo

StartFragment StartFragment Part 6 of the Winter Love series is all about dessert! These Pepperkager cookies are yummy with coffee or alone. These cookies have a little kick due to the mix of spices, but the powdered sugar soften the blow with some sweetness. I picked these for the Winter Love party due to the crunchiness of the cooke which helps hold it together structurally so it can hang on a coffee cup without breaking. RECIPE 6-7 c flour 2 c sugar 3/4 c butter 1/3 c