Korvapuusti, Finland's ear-shaped cinnamon bun, is a national institution as central to Finnish daily life as coffee itself. Here is the story behind its name, how it differs from Sweden's kanelbullar, and how to make it at home.
Sweden's other famous bun: what kardemummabullar are, how they differ from kanelbullar, the centuries-old history behind Scandinavia's love of cardamom, and a full recipe for making them at home.
Norway's beloved heart-shaped waffles — vafler — are more than just a snack. From mountain huts to family kitchens, discover the history, cultural significance, traditional toppings, and authentic recipe behind this cardamom-spiced Scandinavian classic.
Every Saturday, something delightfully Swedish happens across the country: families head to the supermarket's pick-and-mix wall to fill their weekly bag of sweets. This is lördagsgodis — and its origins are stranger, and more interesting, than you'd ever expect.
Background: Norwegian troll cream (trollkrem) Norwegian troll cream is usually made on New Year’s Eve. Served up in fancy glasses...
Background: Norwegian Christmas cookies (serinakaker) This Scandinavian recipe is very popular in Norway at Christmas time. And don’t be surprised...
Background: Caramel almond cake (toscakaka) While this caramel almond cake is well-known for being a Swedish delight, it’s also popular...
Background: Danish pancake balls (aebleskiver) Aebleskiver (Danish pancake balls) are a particularly popular snack or dessert in Denmark at Christmas....
Background: Scandinavian rice porridge It’s called risengrød in Denmark and risgrynsgröt in Sweden. It’s traditionally eaten on either Little Christmas...
Background: Swedish gingersnap cookies The word ‘pepparkakor’ translates to ‘pepper cookies’. Otherwise known as Swedish gingersnap cookies. Although the modern-day...
