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Festive

Christmas citrus fizz

A Festive Cocktail with a Citrus Zing

It goes without saying that winter’s citrus makes us want to celebrate. Yes, it’s the sunshine in a season otherwise filled with vegetables grown underground, citrus is also worthy of our praise because it’s incredibly versatile. Citrus in all its forms brings much to the party: Quarters are muddled, peels are zested, oils are extracted, and wedges are…

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Parsnip Blinis with Whipped Blue Cheese

Festive Christmas Canapés

It goes without saying that we all want to be organised at Christmas so if you have unexpected visitors or you’re planning a party you’ve got something prepared ahead or something stashed in the freezer. These festive bites are excellent to prepare ahead, even freeze and pull out when needed.  Do remember that when you prepare…

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Spiced poached pears with vanilla mascarpone

Simple and Light Spiced Pears

During the festive, season I find that there is an abundance of rich food, the Christmas pudding with brandy butter is not a favourite of mine so I always like to offer an alternative lighter option. With their juicy flesh and mellow fruity personality, pears take well to slow simmering in flavoursome liquids such as a fruity red wine or…

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The Ultimate Beetroot & Chocolate Cake

The Ultimate Chocolate and Beetroot Cake

Beetroot is one of my favourite winter vegetables, oven roasted or sliced raw in salads with goats cheese and walnuts are delicious but have you tried it in a chocolate cake? No matter how you feel about this vegetable this cake will not be an acquired taste. Grated beetroot is a great way to make…

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Lussekatter

Lussekatter – Lucia Saffron Buns

Lussekatter (Lucia saffron buns) are traditionally eaten on the day of Lucia. Each bun is shaped into an S-shape, which is supposed to resemble a cat’s tail. Nobody knows for sure the origins of the shape and the connection with Saint Lucia, but it seems likely that they were originally called djävulskatter (the devil’s cats)….

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Pepparkakor – Swedish Ginger Thins

There is no other aroma that reminds me more of the festive season than freshly-baked pepparkakor – so moreish that you can never just stop at one!  Pepparkakor are delicate, incredibly light, thin, crisp cookies – baked in hundreds in every Scandinavian home.  These spiced, melt-in-the mouth biscuits are often shaped as hearts, pigs and…

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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 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.
🌱Wild Garlic Garganelli & Purple Sprouting Broc 🌱Wild Garlic Garganelli & Purple Sprouting Broccoli 🌱

Subtle flavours of garlic with purple sprouting, lemon, butter & Parmesan.  Simple pleasures in the last rays of sunshine 😊
Wild Garlic Garganelli 🌱 What do you do when y Wild Garlic Garganelli 🌱

What do you do when you find yourself with lots of wild garlic and a delivery of fresh eggs? You make pasta of course!  With the season just beginning, it’s just too tempting not to use these fragrant leaves in just about everything.
What have you been making with your wild garlic?

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