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Bondepige Med Slør - Danish Apple Dessert

This Danish Apple Dessert was created by our owner and head baker, Mette who was inspired by the stewed apple desserts her mother made on their family farm in Denmark.

2 min read

Nordic Life

Women's Health - Harnessing the Power of Seeds

Seeds can have many potential benefits on women's health - they have an incredible potential in supporting and nurturing our hormones and supporting a healthy menstrual cycle says Cherie Ha, a Perth Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach and Naturopathy student from Bloom by Cherie.

5 min read

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Cauliflower Soup with Cracker Crumbs

What's better than a bowl of delicious soup? Soup topped with Mette is Baking cracker crumbs. This cauliflower soup recipe has always been one of Mette's favourites and making it in a Thermomix is a dream!

1 min read

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Christmas Wreath Grazing Board

Our Christmas Wreath Grazing Board features your favourite hummus or dip as a base and is decorated with sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes, bright pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs. The finishing touch is a bow made from cucumber ribbons.

3 min read

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Christmas Tree Grazing Board

An edible Christmas tree built from camembert, cured meats, cheeses cut into stars, fresh and dried fruit and crisp Nordic crackers. Part one of two festive grazing boards.

3 min read

News

Meet Alex Crisp: MasterChef Star and Fellow Dane

Let me introduce you to my friend, Alex Crisp - though Alex hardly needs an introduction, as Alex was a contestant on this year's season of MasterChef Australia! Recently, Alex and I sat down for a good old chat about her foodie journey, her love of Danish traditions and how she brings a touch of hygge into her home as well as to her cooking.

11 min read

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Slow Cooked Ribeye with Nordic Spice Rub

This Slow Cooked Ribeye with Nordic Spice Rub is something else! Created by my good friend Karen, who is a very talented chef and is travelling around Australia. When creating this recipe, Karen told me it was as much about enjoying the art of slow cooking, as it was about reaping the rewards and enjoying a good meal.

3 min read

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Spiced Roasted Beetroot and Yoghurt Dip

Our roasted beetroot and yoghurt recipe is bursting with flavour and is full of vitamins and minerals. Plus with the addition of coconut yoghurt it has a delicious creamy texture and is a good source of probiotics.

1 min read

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Sun-Dried Tomato, Capsicum and Parmesan Dip

The richness of sun-dried tomatoes is paired perfectly with capsicum, cashews and parmesan cheese. This dip can be made ahead of time and only takes seconds to prepare.

1 min read

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