It is the midwinter solstice tonight (well officially the morning of the 22nd) the shortest day and longest night. It’s nice to think that the nights are getting longer once more but I miss the darkness of early evenings and cozy nights in as it starts to fade, and the summer sun bringing with it its urge to do things outside and stay up later. Such is life though. Things move round each year and its something we just need to relax into and enjoy. There isn’t much folk-lore existing around…

Cheesy Garlic Butter and Herb Star Bread with herbs made using yeast, garlic, and herb cheese. Basted with a garlic butter topping with herbs. Perfect for the Holidays!

The classic northern European holiday bread, sweet, buttery and warmly spiced with cardamom. A winter tradition at our house.

Julekage or Julekake, traditional Scandinavian Christmas bread. A rich, flavorful bread served at Christmas in many Scandinavian countries.

If you have been searching for a no-yeast, long-fermented Sourdough Star Bread aka snowflake bread then this recipe is for you! My popular Sourdough Cinnamon Roll dough is transformed into a holiday or snow day treat that is sure to delight your family and friends. This festive bread can be prepped ahead and baked fresh on Christmas morning after a cold fridge ferment.

In the recipe for this sweet coffee-time snack, the yeasty cardamom-spiced dough is cut into a decorative pattern before baking.

Norwegian julekake is a rich, light, and highly flavored bread perfect for the holiday season and beyond!

Whip up this Best Ginger Bread Yule Log Cake for a festive showstopper that everyone will rave about! It's moist and spiced just right, making it the perfect holiday dessert to impress your family and friends.

Orange star bread is made with orange extract that is full of fresh citrus flavor. It’s easy to make and a deliciously unique option for dessert or brunch!