If you’ve been in the Keweenaw any length of time, you’ve encountered nisu, the classic Finnish sweet bread. Buttery soft and scented with cardamom, this treat has a history that goes as far back as the copper veins running through our peninsula. There’s just something a little bit magical about what happens when two simple, straightforward flavors come together in one bite—brew your coffee up strong, dunk a firm yet tender slice of nisu, and taste the transformation. It’s a Finnish love story told through food.