By Odin’s oven mitts, have I got a tale for you!

I am Ohlaf, proud Danish Viking baker and the flour-covered face of O&H Danish Bakery.  I was born above a bakery, with the scent of fresh kringle filling my little Viking nose before I could even swing a rolling pin.

Baking is in my blood, my beard and, let’s be honest, probably my boots, too.  But while some Vikings set sail for gold and glory, I set out on a far tastier quest:  To travel the world, make new friends and bake the most delightful pastries for O&H Danish Bakery—and you.

My journeys have taken me far and wide, each adventure inspiring bold new flavors of O&H Danish Bakery kringle:

• In Italy, I tasted the magic of espresso and mascarpone, leading to my Tiramisu Kringle—as rich as a Viking king’s treasure.
• In Mexico, I crunched into a golden churro and thought, “By Thor’s whisk, this must be kringle-fied!” The Churro Kringle was born.
• In Ireland, I found luck and minty delight in a cup of hot cocoa, which inspired the Green Mint Chocolate Kringle, a treat worthy of the Emerald Isle.

Why me as the O&H Danish Bakery spokesman?  Pastries are meant to bring people together, O&H Danish Bakery and I know.  We also believe in three keys to a happy life:

• Curiosity:  Every kringle has a story, and we want to tell each delicious tale.
• Community:  Kringle tastes better when shared with friends, new and old.
• Kindness:  A warm pastry and a warm heart go hand-in-hand.

What’s next for this Viking baker?  My fellow kringle lovers, the adventure is just beginning.

• Follow along for kringle experiments, pastry science—and even some laughable kitchen mishaps.
• Become part of my Kringle of the Month Club or join our Explorer’s Kringle Series to taste my latest discoveries.

Have a kringle flavor idea?  A pastry tale to share?  Tell me!  Together, we will conquer the world—one delicious bite at a time.

Skål from your pastry-loving Viking friend,

Ohlaf