Free event and knife sharpening for up to two knives per guest.
Cookbook for sale at the event.

Join a conversation with Nichole Accettola and Chandra Ram as they introduce Nichole's new cook book "Scandinavian Everyday: Vibrant, Simple Meals from Northern Europe"

Scandinavian Everyday: Vibrant, Simple Meals from Northern Europe by Nichole Accettola. Following up on her award-winning debut, Scandinavian from Scratch, Nichole returns with another taste of Scandinavia. This time, she celebrates contemporary Scandinavian cooking through approachable, unfussy recipes inspired by her time in Denmark (15 years) and neighboring Sweden and Norway. She turns her attention to the simple, vibrant meals of everyday life: food that nourishes and fuels us, and reminds us that even the most ordinary cooking can be both meaningful and deeply satisfying. Rooted in the principles of the Nordic Diet—seasonality, whole foods, nourishment, and care for the planet—the dishes balance flavor and real-life practicality while a spirit of creativity and resourcefulness runs throughout. Recipe examples include: Savory 3-Grain Porridge with Kale, Mushrooms, and Farmers Cheese, Smörgåstårta, Scandinavian Meatballs with Shaken Red Currants, Mung Bean Fritters stuffed with Goat Cheese, and Almond Waffles with Apple Marmalade and Caramelized Almonds to name a few.

Chandra Ram is an award-winning writer, editor, cookbook author, and trend-spotter who covers food and culture for Food & Wine, Saveur, Chicago magazine, and other publications. She publishes Another Bite with Chandra Ram on Substack, after spending 20 years working in media as the food director of Food & Wine and the editor-in-chief of Plate. Chandra’s books were nominated for James Beard and IACP awards, and she has been featured in the New York Times, Good Morning America, and on Splendid Table. She was named IACP Member of the Year and received the McAllister Editorial Fellowship, and has received writing awards from Jesse H. Neal, Folio, and the Association of Food Journalists. Follow her on Instagram @chandrasplate

About the knife sharpening: The Swedish knife-sharpening company Tormek has its US office in Chicago. They offer complimentary knife sharpening for up to two knives per paying guest.