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What Is Álfablót?

What Is Álfablót?

Álfablót is a Nordic celebration that honors the spirits of a family’s ancestors and the family’s ongoing vitality. The name of this celebration literally means “sacrifice to the elves” because of the role elves are thought to have played both in mythology and society.

HistoryKittie BernottOctober 25, 2023Alfablot, Blot, Blog, Hearth and Home, Mythology, Ceremony, HistoryComment

Recipe: Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

These Southern-style biscuits are fluffy, tender, and perfectly flaky thanks to cutting and layering the dough before baking.

RecipesKittie BernottMarch 7, 2020Baking, Recipe, Biscuits, Hearth and Home, Food BlogComment

Recipe: Soft and Fluffy Dinner Rolls

A from-scratch baking recipe that yields 18 soft, fluffy dinner rolls with lightly browned tops and a tender crumb.

Kittie BernottNovember 30, 2019Baking, Bread, Chef Kittie, Hearth and Home, Recipe, Food BlogComment