Hello, and welcome to Nordic Kitchen Stories! I’m Louise, and I live in Buckinghamshire with my husband and our little dachshund, Dora. My love for good food comes from my Swedish mum, who taught me to appreciate fresh, quality ingredients. Growing up, every meal was all about using produce straight from our garden or picked up from the local greengrocer. We’d have fish from the market and meat from the village butcher—it was just how we did things. I’ve always been adventurous with food and eager to try new flavours.
Each summer my brother and I so looked forward to spending time with our grandparents and extended family and friends in Stockholm. Our days were filled with boundless outdoor adventures, from cycling to swimming and fishing in the tranquil countryside and the Stockholm archipelago. The excitement of smoking the day’s catch for dinner was an unforgettable tradition. My grandmother (Mormor) was a remarkable baker, my earliest food memory is when I was about five years old, baking cinnamon buns with her. In the midst of chaos, I managed to create delicious, fluffy, golden swirls showered in crunchy sugar nibs.
One day, I stumbled upon the idea of starting a blog. Ever since I can remember, I’ve been interested in food. Cooking, for me, is a great joy. Fortunately, my passion for food has also become my profession as a food creator. Throughout the years, I have been an integral part of the food industry, working as a caterer and private chef. Currently, I find great satisfaction in recipe development and creating celebration cakes and sourdough bread. Recently, I’ve also discovered a new passion for food styling and photography. Every image featured on this website and Instagram is my own creation unless specified otherwise.
“I hope Nordic Kitchen Stories blog inspires you to try new flavour combinations and ingredients. Here, you’ll uncover a treasure trove of family recipes, intermingled with my personal creations, 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”.
Image by Marta Wasielewska