Polar Bakery - Atlantis, FL

Slow dried in our ovens overnight with a light dusting of cinnamon and sugar, our assorted cardamom breads become something else entirely. Perfect for dipping in your morning coffee, these crisp slices are more comparable to Italian twice baked biscotti.

Our sweet enriched cardamom bread is made just the way you remember it. Served with just the right amount of cardamom, filled with a swirl of cinnamon, sugar and just a little bit of almond paste, and topped with pearl sugar.

A little more special than our classic cardamom breads, braided with ribbons of almond paste running through it, this decorative ring is the perfect Scandinavian treat for your next celebration.

Our sweet enriched cardamom bread is made just the way you remember it. Served with just the right amount of cardamom, studded with raisins and topped with pearl sugar and sliced almonds.

More commonly found in Jewish bakeries, a good challah is hard to beat. Best for fat slices with dinner, or for making decadent french toast, the rich buttery texture benefits from real eggs, and can be compared to it's cousin, the brioche.

A classic, stiff white European loaf, Vienna is great for garlic bread, pairing with lighter soups, or twice baking once stuffed with meats, cheeses, and other strong fillings for a perfect party loaf.

Made the traditional way, this slightly sweet loaf is a staple of Swedish kitchens. Perfect for toast, ham sandwiches, or mackerel. Limpa is made from a blend of rye and wheat flours and uses Mjork syrup, a Swedish sugar beet syrup, to obtain it's distinctive color and flavor.

Traditionally made in Finland, but popular across all Nordic nations, dark sour rye has a deep punchy flavor that is difficult to beat. Great to pair with butter and cheese, the sturdy loaf is the start to a great day.

Rye breads are common across most of northern Europe, but it was Jewish immigrants in New York who first began adding their ubiquitous caraway seeds. Enjoy a loaf of this fresh baked bread as toast, with dinner, or use to make the perfect reuben.

Looking for a satisfying multigrain loaf? You've come to the right place. This hearty classic bread is great for sandwiches, toast, or hallowing out and filling with your favorite party dip or hearty stew.

Sometimes you just want a wholesome classic loaf of whole wheat to go with a beautiful bowl of soup in the cold winter months, or to pair with bananas, peanut butter and maple syrup for a delicious afternoon treat.

Traditionally made in Finland, these dense loaves of dark seeded rye are also common in Denmark, but can be found all over Scandinavia. Sliced thin, they make the perfect base for a traditional open faced sandwich.

This Oat based bread is studded with cranberries, apricots and all kinds of delicious goodness to get your morning going off on the right foot. The quintessential breakfast bread, it also makes a darn good French toast.

The same deep punchy flavor as our dark sour rye loaf, these little rolls are a great way to start your morning. Slice in half and freeze for easy morning toast, or enjoy for dinner with family meals! Rolls come in packs of 4.

Daim, the Swedish classic, is back in its truest form. Popular in cookies, broken up in chocolate bars or on top of cakes, and even crumbled over ice cream, it all started with these crunchy sweet toffee like bars coated in a thin layer of chocolate.

Cloetta has been making Guld Nougat since 1913, with very few changes ever since. But then, why would you tamper with perfection? A creamy blend of hazelnuts, nougat and chocolate, these little bars are sure to tempt the sweet tooth in all of us.

Delicious Finnish chocolate wrapped in a crispy candy shell.

Sold individually, these unique Scandinavian soda's are something that need to be experienced in order to be fully understood. Traditionally made from hops and an unfermented fruit mash called 'must', these sodas are non alcoholic and have a vaguely fruity and malty flavor that can be difficult to describe. And though they are definitely a Christmas time tradition, that does not mean that Swedes haven't been known to enjoy this fizzy soda all year round. When sold in grocery stores in Sweden, cases of Christmas soda are typically accompanied by alternative labeling stickers reading 'Past Must' or 'Easter Soda'. So that even when the holidays are over, the fun doesn't have to stop. Please open cautiously as carbonated beverages placed in heat or shaken during transit can fizz over once opened.

A smooth, traditional Finnish coffee with no bitter or acidic aftertaste - also available in Mokka.

Traditional Finnish coffee, with a smooth roast and no bitter or acidic aftertaste. Also available in Presidentti.

Juice concentrates, called 'saft', are as common in Sweden as are Swedes. Served with as many variety's available as there are fruits, they are a standard part of Scandinavian living. But the most classic of all, or course, is Lingonberry. The tiny delicate fruit native to Scandinavia and found in precious few other places is as close to iconic as can be imagined.

Juice concentrates, called 'saft', are as common in Sweden as are Swedes. Served with as many variety's available as there are fruits, they are a standard part of Scandinavian living. Flader, or Elderflower, can also be found in some Northern parts of the US, but is a summer time must have in Sweden. Featured in Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding cake, Elderflower has a sweet and fragrant flavor that pairs beautifully with crisp sharp flavors such as lemon. It makes for a wonderfully refreshing summer drink, or a delightful afternoon cocktail.

Juice concentrates, called 'saft', are as common in Sweden as are Swedes. Served with as many variety's available as there are fruits, they are a standard part of Scandinavian living. Raspberry, or 'Hallon', is a popular choice for both children and adults. Saft can be mixed to your desires preference, whether you prefer 'just a splash' or the recommended 1:3.

Juice concentrates, called 'saft', are as common in Sweden as are Swedes. Served with as many variety's available as there are fruits, they are a standard part of Scandinavian living. Strawberry saft has been around almost as long as the fruit itself, but has been rising in popularity over recent years. Great for kids or paired with a twist of lime, it's sure to make a refreshing summer drink.

Juice concentrates, called 'saft', are as common in Sweden as are Swedes. Served with as many variety's available as there are fruits, they are a standard part of Scandinavian living. Black currant can be found across most of Scandinavia as well as across New England. These sharp sweet berries make for a rich, full bodied flavor that also makes a great add in to pot roasts or beef broth.

Leksands crispbread wedges - just the right size for a little macka, and without the hassle or mess of trying to break up a larger wheel yourself. Perfect for someone living alone, or for a house hold with only one crisp bread eater as it stays nice and crisp until the very end. Though with crisp bread this good, don't be surprised if your whole house hold is soon converted.

Currants are a common sight in Scandinavian gardens, or just growing wild by the side of the road. While they grow in black or red, it is the black currant that is most famous for making delicious preserves. While an excellent addition to toast, Black currant preserves are also commonly used in Scandinavian cooking. Well balanced, both sharp and sweet, they make an excellent addition to meat dishes, accompanying vegetables, or worked into gravy's and stews.

Cloudberrys grow exclusively in select regions of Finland and Northern Sweden and are all but impossible to farm. With a sharp citrus like flavor and a shape similar to a blackberry, they are most definitely a unique Scandinavian delicacy. Often made into liquors and wines, cloudberrys also make phenomenal preserves. Used on toast, paired with cheese, worked into desserts, or distilled into liquors, these precious little berries are a definite must try for anyone new to Scandinavian delights.

Lingonberries are the staple grocery item for Scandinavian cuisine. Paired with everything from pancakes to meatballs, you simply cannot go without these delightful little berries.

Gooseberries, while common to the Northern US, Gooseberries grow wild in most of Scandinavia and provide a refreshingly tart taste in a wide variety of dishes.

Queensblend preserves are made from a delightful blend of summer berries. Served with a wonderfull balance between blueberries and raspberries, it's no small wonder that this is one of the owners favorites. He just loves it in the morning on toast along side a proper cuppa tea.

A staple in Swedish cooking, Swans potato starch has been used to thicken sauces and gravy's, added to puddings and soups, and make cookies and cakes in home kitchens across the Swedish country side for generations.

Where Americans might use whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, Scandinavians use vanilla sauce. Smooth, creamy, and oh so delicious this thick vanilla topping goes just as well with apple pie as it does with ost kaka! or try mixing it with your favorite seasonal fruits to put your own personal twist on a long standing favorite.

A perfect winter time dose of vitamin c that is delicious all year round. Cold blueberry soup is delicious when paired with ice cream, plain yogurt and fresh fruit, or even on it's own.

A perfect winter time dose of vitamin c that is delicious all year round. Cold Rosehip soup is delicious when paired with ice cream, plain yogurt and fresh fruit, or even on it's own! Or, when winter time hits, try this classic dish served warm with a small scoop of vanilla - delish.

A classic ingredient in traditional Swedish baking, Vanilla sugar can be difficult to replace in old-school recipes, being both a dry ingredient and an extract. Best not to fiddle about- just stick with the original.

Used for everything from ginger snaps to traditional limpa bread to fika, both dark and light syrup are kitchen staples in much of Scandinavia. When asked what the culinary difference between light syrup and dark syrup might best be described as, one Swedish Aunt replied. "One is dark, one is not." That seems fairly definitive.

Common in traditional Scandinavian cooking and baking, this light syrup is made from sugar beets and commonly used in breads, cookies, with cabbage or holiday recipes.

Go into any home in Sweden and you will find at least a half dozen very familiar looking glasses in each cupboard. This is a sample of the following conversation will inevitably transpire. "Hey, these are nice water glasses. I think (insert name of any random ighbor/friend/relative in Sweden here) has the same ones. Did you get them at Ikea?". Swede just shakes their head. "No, those are the mustard glasses". "Mustard glasses?"."Yeah, you know, the ones the mustard comes in". American just stares. "But... why did you keep them?" Swede just shrugs. "They are nice glasses, why would we throw them out?" American stands there silently questioning everything they know about consumerism and environmentalism while their head silently implodes and then they have some mustard.

The stronger whole grain big brother to Slott's original mustard. Slott's Skansk is more similar to a German deli style mustard, but it's glass container does not make a very good drinking glass, although I suppose it could be used for homemade jam so your choice.

With more kick than the original 'mild & sweet' variety, Lars spicy brown is a distinctly Scandinavian mustard with a sharper coarser texture that goes well with hot dogs, sauces and marinades in need of a little more kick.

A classic sporting event favorite, Lars 'mild & sweet' is vastly different from the traditional yellow mustard of the US, but without being overwhelming. Found at every sporting event from motocross and cycling to football and folk racing, Lars mild and sweet offers a distinctly Scandinavian flavor that is sure to be a big hit for the whole family.

A Finnish staple, Turun Sinappia delivers more concentrated than American mustards for a drastically different taste. Available in mild, strong and hot.

A finnish staple, Turun Sinappia delivers more concentrated than american mustards for a drastically different taste. Available in mild, strong and hot.

A finnish staple, Turun Sinappia delivers more concentrated than American mustards for a drastically different taste. Available in mild, strong and hot.

Flaky white fish formed into delicious little balls with potato flour, milk, canola oil, spices and lobster. This variation of the classic Swedish fish ball is by far and away the most popular. Kept sealed and safely stored in lobster sauce, this cabinet staple will remain a camping favorite for generations to come. Shellfish allergy warning.

Flaky white fish formed into delicious little balls with potato flour, milk, canola oil, shrimp and spices. Kept sealed and safely stored in a delightful shrimp sauce, this cabinet staple will remain a camping favorite for generations to come. Shellfish allergy warning.

Flaky white fish formed into delicious little balls with potato flour, milk, canola oil, spices and dill. Kept sealed and safely stored in a classic Swedish dill sauce, this cabinet staple will remain a camping favorite for generations to come. Potential shellfish allergy alert - processed on equipment that handles lobster and shrimp.

Flaky white fish formed into delicious little balls with potato flour, milk, canola oil and spices. Kept sealed and safely stored in a classic Swedish bullion, this cabinet staple will remain a camping favorite for generations to come. Potential shellfish allergy alert- processed on equipment that handles shrimp and lobster.

A staple of Scandinavian living and eating. Smaller lighter meals are common throughout Scandinavia, and where Americans might have a sandwich, Swedes have crisp bread! Paired with potentially just about anything you have living in your refrigerator, its a perfect simple meal.

Whole grain crisp bread - made coarse, hearty and filling. These are not your American crackers. This is a crucial part of many a feast fit for Vikings.

Leksands brown bakes crisp bread - thicker, heartier, and made for the more heart warming meals of winter.

Crisp bread is a staple in most Scandinavian cupboards. The Siljans variety is just a little bit thinner and lighter than others and is made with only whole grain rye flour, yeast, water and salt.

Fazer dark rye crisp is a Finnish favorite. These delicate dark rye sheets pack an amazing flavor that goes with everything from herring and goat cheese, to fresh summer berries and chocolate.

Traditional German hard candies - Bavarian fruit assortment.

Traditional German hard candies - raspberry.

Traditional German hard candies - orange and lemon.

Traditional German hard candies - licorice.

Swedish gummies, firm to the tooth with the sweet juice of lingonberries.

Soft raspberry gummies, coated in a layer of sugar crystals. A childhood favorite for many growing up in Scandinavian nations, and popular among Americana as well.

You've heard of Swedish fish, but why settle for just one color when you can have the whole ocean.

These soft gummy fish are a great way to introduce friends to the joys of licorice.

Salty licorice on the outside, sweet treacle center on the inside. These tasty little stix are the perfect compromise between sweet & salty.

Halva SalmiakkiRuutu - a Finnish favorite. These hard licorice diamonds can be broken apart for bite size consumption and deliver a strong licorice kick with every little bite.

Lakerol - peppermint bon bon.

Lakerol - salted caramel. Sugar free.

Lakerol - classic.

Lakerol - special menthol flavor. Sugar free.

Lakerol - salmiak. Sugar free.

Lakerol - salvi. Made with stevia.

Traditional Finnish salted licorice, soft and delicious.

Soft and sweet, this Finnish licorice appeals across the board.

A soft, all natural licorice car made with no artificial colors or preservatives and no gelatin. All the real licorice flavor without any of the unnecessary chemicals.

All natural ingredients make this great tasting licorice bar. Served with the tast of real cherries, it's hard to beat.

Based on the popular Finnish childrens character, Moomin blueberry and raspberry licorice sticks are a popular choice amongst the kiddos.

Fazer lakritsi stick original.

Fazer lakritsi stick salmiak.

Fazer lakritsi stick raspberry.

The original, and still the best. Ahlgrens bilar have been a Swedish favorite since 1953. These tiny marshmallow like car shaped gummies come in a variety of colors. And though many different variations have come about since then, the originals will always be our favorite.

The original sugar coated licorice candy, these hard gums are sure to deliver the licorice kick you're looking for.

A mix of licorice and fruit flavored hard gummy candy coated in sugar, Panterri mix is a big time favorite in Finland and, now, in Florida too.

While not exactly licorice, these delightful strawberry flavored pieces are absolutely a personal favorite! Bursting with real strawberry flavor, they are a perfect summer treat (although we have been known to eat them all year round).

Soft, European style black eating licorice.

Halva has been producing licorice candies in Finland for a generation. Mega mix packs a fun variety of assorted shapes of your favorite licorice candy in a fun bag of sweet licorice deliciousness.

This soft chew English style sweet licorice is the perfect thing to nibble on for a well balanced licorice snack.

Anyone who isn't a Finn is going to have a hard time with these- easy to chew, but these soft salty licorice pieces are incredibly intense. Not for the faint of heart.