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The Nordic Diet

The Nordic Diet is all about eating locally-sourced seasonal ingredients in a balanced diet of protein, carbohydrates, and beneficial fats. The traditional diet of Northern Europe emphasizes good homemade and homegrown seasonal food – with an attempt at moving away from processed foods – and consists of a wide variety of grains, berries, vegetables, fish, poultry, and game meats. Not only is a Nordic diet comparable in terms of nutrition to the celebrated Mediterranean diet, but it also provides

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The Nordic Diet is all about eating locally-sourced seasonal ingredients in a balanced diet of protein, carbohydrates, and beneficial fats. The traditional diet of Northern Europe emphasizes good homemade and homegrown seasonal food – with an attempt at moving away from processed foods – and consists of a wide variety of grains, berries, vegetables, fish, poultry, and game meats. Not only is a Nordic diet comparable in terms of nutrition to the celebrated Mediterranean diet, but it also provides an easy plan for eco-friendly eating. This soulful book includes the elements, ingredients, and basic philosophy of eating a Nordic diet, and reveals how to incorporate the principles of this diet into your daily life. It boasts seventy-five delicious and healthy recipes for everyday eating, including: breakfast smoothies, spelt pancakes with blueberries, cold cucumber soup, kale and chicken salad, Swiss chard tart, fishcakes with baked potatoes and asparagus, venison and mushroom stew, raspberry lime sorbet, blueberry cordial, and more!

Danish Windmill · A shop with a story

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“This was a great stop in Iowa! A small little town, with lots of Danish culture. This Danish windmill was brought over from Denmark in the 70's lots of history, as long as a Viking house, tiny church and the BEST gift shop.I spent most of my time here shopping. They have everything! Royal Copenhagen to Carlsburg øle!”

— Donna B. | Parkesburg, PA
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“Shopping at the windmill is always an adventure! I always know I'm going to find more than what I came for and their selection is always fresh with new items to bring home. They always have this ability to bring coziness and warmth into my home. I bought this ceramic house and had so much fun painting it. Now it glows in my living room every night! ”

— Sarah S. | Harlan, IA

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The Nordic Diet

The Nordic Diet is all about eating locally-sourced seasonal ingredients in a balanced diet of protein, carbohydrates, and beneficial fats. The traditional diet of Northern Europe emphasizes good homemade and homegrown seasonal food – with an attempt at moving away from processed foods – and consists of a wide variety of grains, berries, vegetables, fish, poultry, and game meats. Not only is a Nordic diet comparable in terms of nutrition to the celebrated Mediterranean diet, but it also provides

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