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FAQ About Norway and Norwegian Food Culture Part I

Stavanger Norway

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 ...

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Smoked Salmon Wraps

salmon wraps

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 ...

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Thanks for the Food, the Cookbook is out!

Thanks for the Food Cookbook

This week was a pretty big one here on TFTF - because….my latest project was finally released to the world….my first print cookbook! Read more about Thanks for the Food, the cookbook at norwegianrecipe.com. More on Thanks for the Food, the cookbook:Award-winning ...

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Trollkrem

TrollKrem

Here is my recipe for trollkrem, or troll cream. It is a great Norwegian dairy free dessert to serve at your next dinner party.  Trollkrem   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 10 mins   Author: Whitney Love Serves: 12 ...

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Making Norwegian Fish Cakes

Fish Cakes

In most countries where fish is a staple food, some variety of fish cake or fish patty is also on the nation’s plate. They can be crispy on the outside and soft in the inside; crusted in breadcrumbs or corn meal; served warm or served cold. In some countries, fish cakes are more ...

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Norwegian American Weekly – Mathallen Oslo Article

Norwegian American Weekly - Mathallen Oslo Article

Check out my latest article in Norwegian American Weekly (the oldest Norwegian newspaper in the U.S.).FYI - This article originally appeared in the March 14, 2014 issue of the Norwegian American Weekly. To subscribe to NAW, visit them online or call them at +1 (800) 305-0271. ...

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Plum Cake

plum cake

Plum cake is a great way to enjoy the bounty of plums available this time of year. This simple cake recipe uses a spring form cake pan, which makes it easy to remove the cake from the pan once it has cooled. As most of the ingredients in this recipe should be items you already ...

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Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day

This year marks the 200-year anniversary of Syttende Mai, or the 17th of May as it colloquially referred to. This year Syttende Mai celebrations all over the world will be extra special in marking of the day the Norwegian constitution was signed in Eidsvoll, Norway in ...

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Norwegian Christmas Cookie Recipe: Sandkaker

Sandkaker

Sandkaker, literal translation "sand cookies", are very common in Norway during Christmas and can be found at nearly all seasonal holiday parties.Make sure you use sandkaker or tartlet tins for baking these cookies. The cookie will turn out much prettier and more traditional ...

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Norwegian Easter Orange Cake

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 ...

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FAQ About Norway and Norwegian Food Culture Part II

Stavanger Norway

What’s up with all of the boiled potatoes? One thing you can always count on eating in Norway no matter where you live is boiled potatoes. Not boiled and something elsed-just boiled in slightly salted water and served. I’m not a food anthropologist but I’ve been told that boiled ...

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Stavanger Marked i Sentrum

Marked i Sentrum

Marked i Sentrum, Stavanger's newest farmer's market location, kicked off on April 5 to much local fan fair. Marked i Sentrum hopes to offer the city more locally produced foodstuffs and operate as a place that celebrates Rogaland's contributions to the food culture in ...

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Hei! I’m Whitney, an American living in Norway. Finding ways to cook real food, every day, and without going broke is a challenge here in Norway – a challenge that I enjoy taking on at every meal. Read More…

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