In Norway, the kitchens get warmer and cheerier as the days grow colder and darker. It’s the time when bakers of all ages roll up their sleeves to bake their rich, buttery breads. It seems each cook ...

I’m in Oslo, and it’s the perfect winter scene — a full moon arcs high overhead, ice-white holiday lights sparkle in the darkness — and it’s the middle of the afternoon! Norway, with its northern ...

Panettone may have once sounded exotic, but these days, the dome-shaped Italian fruit bread is readily available on American grocery store shelves. And if you're ready to expand your repertoire of ...

Julefest, the Norwegian Christmas celebration, is a time for lutefisk, lefse, krumkaker and pepperkaker. Open-face sandwiches, Swedish meatballs and rice pudding are some of the more familiar-sounding ...

I’m in Oslo, and it’s the perfect winter scene — a full moon arcs high overhead, ice-white holiday lights sparkle in the darkness — and it’s the middle of the afternoon! Norway, with its northern ...

We have a strong Nordic influence in our studio. Frida, one of our bakers extraordinaire, is from Iceland, and I attended university in Norway, and have returned back with my family many, many times.

In Europe, “Christmas” lasts much longer than a day. The season stretches well over a month — not to extend the shopping season, but to fit in the many holy days and festivities. First comes Advent, ...

Panettone may have once sounded exotic, but these days, the dome-shaped Italian fruit bread is readily available on American grocery store shelves. And if you're ready to expand your repertoire of ...