A Norwegian Food Blog
I get asked a lot about the high cost of living in Norway, and especially about the price of food here. While many people agree this is the best place in the world to live (like these, these and these people), if you ask most people living in Norway, food is quote "really ...
Herbs, Seasonings and Flavorings Norwegians tend to enjoy their food on the (very) mild side so don’t expect anything labeled as “spicy” to actually be spicy. Spicy in the Norwegian context usually means your tongue might tingle a bit (I said might…), but you’ll never (ever) ...
Fiskegrateng is a classic Norwegian baked fish and macaroni dish. Think of it as baked macaroni and cheese with cod and green peas mixed in to boot. I became introduced to fiskegrateng when I first moved to Norway – nearly 7 years ago- but had only ever known the stodgy processed ...
The last few years have opened me up to the beauty of Norwegian gastronomy. Here is a short list of traditional and modern Norwegian foodstuffs to sample in case you want to eat your way through Norway and enjoy the good, the better and the amazing from the Norwegian ...
You've probably been seeing lots of recipes popping up lately which use creme fraiche instead of sour cream or even yogurt, right? Well, if you aren't familiar with creme fraiche yet, you are going to love it, even more so because it can quite easily be made at home. Creme ...
This recipe is easy to make and is good as an appetizer for your next party or an easy weekend lunch. These salmon wraps can be made ahead and preserve quite well without getting soggy. I normally use homemade lefse for this recipe, but tortillas make a good substitute if fresh ...
The quintessential Norwegian Christmas cookie - krumkaker. Serve as a cone plain as is or in a bowl shape filled with whipped cream and multe berries or jam. For this recipe you will need a krumkaker iron and a cone shaper, both of which can be found on Amazon. Krumkaker ...
Summer is a great time for eating lighter, which is why I tend to eat fish a few times a week when the weather gets warmer. Trout isn’t something most people think about when they think of Norway, but it is just as great as salmon without the salmon price tag. The main problem I ...
Komle goes by many regional names: klubber, raspeboller, or simply boller. They are slightly salty dumplings, served warm, and made with potatoes—Norway’s national vegetable. You will want to use large starchy potatoes instead of the small waxy varieties for this recipe.I ...
Someone asked me (okay, my Mom) what Norwegians eat (as in what’s an average everyday meal you’d eat with say a family of 4 on a Tuesday night) and I thought it was interesting enough to write a FAQ post about Norwegian Food Culture.What do people in Norway eat? I think it’s ...
Less than a week until Easter in Norway means a lot of cake eating (and recipe testing) has been going on around here! Easter is such a wonderful time for celebrating renewal and fresh starts in Norway, and enjoying all things orange flavored. I found this lovely cake recipe on ...
It took me a long time to fall in love with meringues. And by a long time, I mean 32 years. Until about 2 years ago, I simply did not get what all the fuss was about. The meringues I'd always had were served more soft than hard, and were always really sweet! And by sweet, I mean ...
