Patrice Johnson, AKA Nordic food geek and meatball historian, is a cultural communicator specializing in Nordic foodways. She is the author of Land of 10,000 Plates and Jul: Swedish American Holiday Traditions, writes a weekly food and culture column for her hometown newspaper, and teaches Nordic food classes throughout the Twin Cities and beyond. She lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and their three cats.

Learn more: Find out more about Patrice and New Nordic Cuisine in this interview and order her book Jul: Swedish American Holiday Traditions here.

Watch a video, FamilieTid: Cook-Along with Patrice Johnson, a fun afternoon cooking adventure inspired by the classic heroine Pippi Longstocking!