Oprah Winfrey once said, “I love bread!” I love bread, too, and I really love this Pear, Sage and Hazelnut Bread boasting Nordic flair. “Nordic cuisine is grounded and earthy,” said Simon Bajada, an Australian-born chef who lives in Sweden and is author of “Nordic Light: Lighter, Everyday Eating From a Scandinavian Kitchen.” It uses ingredients that are part of the landscape and are prepared using traditional techniques, which are reflected in the flavors. The Nordic cuisine is rich in seafood, grains, berries, seasonal vegetables and lean meats showcasing a rather healthy diet. Scandinavians are big on bread and not just the common white and sourdough...
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