Traditionally, hard bread, such as knäckebröd is present at the table during every Swedish meal. The top surface is always more undulating than the base and is known as ‘the rich mans side’ because when you spread your chosen topping, most commonly butter, more gathers on the rough, uneven surface. The same can be said…
Breakfast
Rye, Buckwheat & Blueberry Granola
I’m a breakfast lover. I think it could be my favourite meal of the day. Waking from a natural fast, hungry for a healthy start. Granola, yogurt or milk with a little fruit and coffee of course, a big cup is a first class breakfast for me. I make granola frequently because, in my house…
Sourdough Waffles
If you’re a sourdough baker, you’ll know that you have to discard starter in order keep it really active. I never like throwing anything away, even if it’s only flour and water. Well Sourdough waffles are the easiest and tastiest way to use up that sourdough discard. Very much the same method as making pancakes,…
Wholegrain Chia Seed Sourdough
Wholegrain Chia Seed Sourdough. The bread of my childhood still remains my favourite. Wholegrain sourdough is not only incredibly healthy, it’s good for your gut and sustaining. Robust, earthy grains such as rye work incredibly well with classic Scandinavian food, for example smoked meat, cured or pickled fish and vegetables. Although white bread has become…
Pumpkin, Orange and Ginger Granola (Sugar-free)
It’s been a while since I posted a breakfast recipe so I thought I’d share this one with you. I sell this granola at Marlow’s monthly Artisan Food Market, amongst many other tempting Scandinavian baked goods, sweet and savoury. I’m always looking to extend my range however it was one of my customers that suggested…
Danish Stenalder Brød (Seed & Nut Loaf)
Healthy, nutritious and filling, this ‘bread’ is so delicious you’ll want to bake it weekly. I’ve made several loaves this month so far for a variety of friends and functions. A healthy snack eaten on its own or add a little cheese or smashed avocado and you have a scrumptious lunch, that’s gluten-free too. I…
Spiced Oat & Quinoa Porridge with Honeyed Apples
If you think porridge is boring, think again. The iconic breakfast classic is hotter than ever. Our social media feeds are full of oaty bowls, each more enticing than the other and blogs are brimming with delicious recipes. There are even cookbooks dedicated to it! In my opinion nothing beats a bowl of creamy oats…
Rosti with Wild Mushrooms, Poached Egg and Spinach
The second of my recipes I shared with Nordic House ‘ Life and Style’ digital magazine. If you know anyone from the Nordic countries then you’ll be aware that they love to forage, especially for fungus. Birch trees are in abundance in this region and this is where you will find chanterelles, they tend to…
Tropical Fruit Bircher Muesli
If you know me, you will be aware that I am a morning person, always have been, always will be. To rise when the house is peaceful and quite is simply magical for me, this can be quite tricky with two dogs in the house, unlike teenagers they are always happy to see you! Having…
Rhubarb and Blood Orange Curd
This past couple of weeks, the weather has been frustrating here in Buckinghamshire. Shifting quickly from low double figures to below freezing, with wind chills feeling minus degrees. Snow one day, and warm sunshine the next day; it seems that my outfit changes every hour. I am definitely and totally ready for spring weather to…