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Kristi Bissell chopping strawberries in her kitchen

Hi, I’m Kristi! I develop simple, seasonal Nordic-inspired recipes tailored especially for the American home cook. My goal is to help you explore Scandinavian cooking and baking on an everyday basis in a fresh, modern way using recipes that are approachable and contain easily accessible ingredients.

I am originally from Minnesota, a state rich in Nordic heritage, and grew up in a family that took great pride in our Scandinavian ancestry. Lingonberries, pickled herring, lefse, Swedish pancakes, rice pudding and lutefisk were just a few of the Nordic foods that found their way onto our table, particularly during the holiday season.

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In recent years, I found myself wanting to infuse that Nordic influence into my kitchen not just during the holidays but on a daily basis. I began exploring modern, everyday Scandinavian cooking and weaving some of those ingredients and recipes into my day-to-day life. What I found was a way to connect with my Nordic heritage that was healthy, fresh and sustainable. One cannot live on Swedish meatballs and cookies alone! That said, I have a deep appreciation for balance when it comes to food. This means that there is always room for homemade bread, fika treats and delicious Scandinavian classics in my kitchen.

Kristi Bissell sitting on the couch working on her laptop with her dog

You can now find me in Omaha, Nebraska where I live with my husband, three dogs, two daughters and two stepdaughters. Yes! We are a full house, to say the least. I attended culinary school a few years back and am a self-taught photographer. I frequently contribute recipes and articles to Nordstjernan, The Swedish Newspaper of America and I am the food editor for the The Norwegian American newspaper. I also teach Scandinavian cooking and baking classes at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota, The Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa and at various Scandinavian festivals around the nation. I love having a chance to meet and connect with readers in person when I can!

Please drop me a line and say hello, or let me know if there is a particular recipe you would like to see featured on the blog. I love hearing from you! You can e-mail me directly at [email protected]. I’m so glad you are here and thank you for visiting!

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Scandi Breakfast Ideas

Close up of a bowl of Creamy Barley Breakfast Porridge with a spoon.

Creamy Barley Breakfast Porridge

Baked oat and rye porridge with blueberries and almonds in a pan

Baked Nordic Oat and Rye Porridge

Toast with sliced egg, avocado and pickled beets on a plate

Nordic Avocado Toast with Pickled Beets and Egg

A close up of a berry smoothie topped with blueberries and lingonberries

Nordic Wild Berry Almond Smoothie

Close up of Rye and Oat Muesli with Dried Cherries and Hazelnuts.

Rye and Oat Muesli with Dried Cherries and Hazelnuts

Close up of a glass of overnight oats topped wit bananas, blueberries and strawberries next to raw oats and a spoon.

Vanilla Overnight Oats with Cinnamon

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Stack of flatbreads on a plate next to herbs and a spiked rolling pin.

Soft Swedish Flatbreads with Garden Herbs (Tunnbröd med Trädgårds Örter)

Sliced rye bread on a marble surface.

Easy Overnight Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød)

Quick Swedish Pickled Cucumbers in a jar next to peppercorns and fresh dill sprigs.

Quick Swedish Pickled Cucumbers

Slice of bundt cake on a plate with a fork.

Swedish Cardamom Cake (Kardemummakaka)

Sliced Swedish Almond Cake on a marble plate

Simple Swedish Almond Cake

Swedish pancakes on a plate drizzled with lingonberries.

Swedish Pancakes with Lingonberries

Crispbread and a rolling pin and kitchen towel

Easy Sourdough Rye Crispbread (Knäckebröd)

Rye bread slices on a plate next to a loaf of rye bread and a wooden knife with butter

Sourdough Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød)

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