For this holiday season at home, making some spiced drinks may spice up your evening. Twin Cities food writer Lindsay Guentzel shares her recipes for Scandinavian Glogg and infused vodka. Lindsay's ...

For those suffering from SAD (Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder), compounded with HAD (Holiday Anxiety Disorder) there is one direction you should face: North. The residents of the countries in ...

The two women were discussing mushrooms in the produce department at a Chinese market. “Add a little soy sauce and some onion,” said one. “Put in ginger root, of course, and be sure to include a dash ...

Scandinavian cuisine is known for its simple yet deeply flavorful dishes, and these browned potatoes with cream are a perfect example. Often served during festive occasions like Christmas and family ...

These Danish holiday cookies are so pretty, some people decorate their Christmas trees with them, says Scandinavian baking expert Nichole Accettola, owner of San Francisco’s Kantine Scandinavian ...

When you think “beef stew,” Scandinavia probably isn’t your next thought. With plenty of cold, rugged territory, though, it’s easy to believe that a warm bowl of hearty stew would be most welcome ...

1. Cut the salmon into 1-inch cubes; wrap them tightly and refrigerate until ready to use. 2. Combine the fish stock and wine in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then cook ...

The French may have 14 ways to say “I love you,” but the Scandinavians have 17 different words for cured fish. Nothing makes me think of winter more than that most Nordic of delicacies, gravlax. The ...

There’s something about the holidays that brings out “the old country” in some members of Congress. Democrat Lois Capps of Santa Barbara celebrates her Scandinavian heritage on Christmas Eve. Capps ...