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My Nordic Kitchen

My Nordic Kitchen

Louise lives in Marlow, Buckinghamshire with her husband and two dogs. She credits her Swedish mother for her passion and love for good food.  Growing up, all meals were freshly prepared, fruit and vegetables were home-grown or bought from the local greengrocer.  Louise recalls her mother making a weekly visit to the local fish market to buy the freshest fish.

Every summer Louise and her brother were packed off to stay with their grandparents in Stockholm to spend time with uncles, aunts and cousins. Endless hours were spent outdoors cycling, swimming and fishing in the archipelago. After a days fishing they smoked their catch to eat for supper. Her grandmother (Mormor) was an incredible baker and I spent many an afternoon baking biscuits, cinnamon buns and bread with her. Louise cherishes these recipes and will pass them on to her children.

BBQ archipelago style, grilled hot dogs
BBQ archipelago style – grilled hot dogs
Shopping by boat was always an exciting event
Shopping by boat was always an exciting event

Preparing to lay fishing nets
Preparing to lay fishing nets

Two happy boys, very proud of their catch
Louise’s boys, very proud of their catch

View from the Island of Gränö
View from the Island of Gränö

So one day Louise came upon the idea of writing a blog, ever since she can remember Louise has been interested in food, cooking for her is a great joy.  Luckily, her passion for food has also been her profession; a food creator.  Louise has worked in the food industry as a caterer and private chef for many years. Louise now recipe develops along with food styling and photography, she has found a new passion. All images on her website and instagram are taken by her, unless stated otherwise.

Louise also writes a food column for Scan Magazine showcasing Scandinavian brands, travel and lifestyle.

“I hope Nordic Kitchen stories blog inspires you to try new flavour combinations and ingredients. Here you’ll find a collection of family recipes along with my own, made with a touch of love and a pinch of nostalgia. I am happiest in my kitchen, baking, cooking and devising new recipes for my family and friends”.

Photo by Wendy Aldiss Photography

Photo by Wendy Aldiss Photography

 

 

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Hej, I'm Louise, a food enthusiast living in Marlow, Bucks, UK. Welcome to my culinary adventures in my Nordic Kitchen. Read More

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I just had to post this today because it was too g I just had to post this today because it was too good not to and there’s nothing I like more than a simple bowl of pasta!

Slow cooked Aubergine Ragu - my new favourite sauce; rich, velvety and extremely tasty.
*A RECIPE TO SAVE

Aubergine Ragu

1 1/2 aubergines, cut into 1.5cm dice
1 small onion, finely chopped 
1 small carrot, peeled & finely chopped 
1/2 stick celery, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tins good quality plum tomatoes 
75ml red wine
a small sprig rosemary 
1 bay leaf
1-2 anchovy fillets (optional but it adds a wonderful flavour without being fishy)
*If vegan then use 1/2tsp miso paste

In a large frying pan heat a little oil, brown the aubergine in batches. Set to one side.
In a medium casserole heat a little oil, add the onion, carrot & celery. Sauté without colour until soft.  Add the garlic & anchovy, stir. 
Now add the aubergine and season with salt and pepper. Pour in the red wine. Crush or chop the plum tomatoes and add to the aubergine with the juice, the herbs & a splash of water. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cover with the lid & place in a pre-heated oven 130C for 3-4 hours. Stirring occasionally. Check the season before serving.
Couldn’t stay away for long! Just want to let Couldn’t stay away for long! 

Just want to let you know I’m still taking cake orders, just DM me for delivery radius and prices.
I hope you all had a good Easter weekend and were I hope you all had a good Easter weekend and were able to catch up with family or friends after time apart. 

I just wanted to jump on here this morning to say I’m taking a little step back from Instagram for a while to dedicate time to recipe development and research. You’ll find me on stories though, I’m not completely disappearing. Hopefully you can bear with me for a few weeks. 😊
Have a great short week friends.
Easter Saturday lunch ~ scrumptious Beetroot Cured Easter Saturday lunch ~ scrumptious Beetroot Cured Gravlax with Mustard Sauce and delicious crispbread courtesy of @petersyard [gifted]

Life’s good with these little details.
Happy Easter ~ Glad Påsk 🐣 Hope you all enjo Happy Easter ~ Glad Påsk 🐣 

Hope you all enjoy the lovely long weekend.

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