A Norwegian Food Blog
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 ...
The joy of Christmas time is definitely in full effect in Norway these days! Whoop whoop! All things Christmas and all of the joy this time of year brings most people can be seen in store windows, hear playing on the radio and felt in the hearts of many in Norway beginning ...
Stewed prunes served with cream is a traditional Norwegian dessert beloved by small and big vikings alike. In the US, prunes have a tarnished reputation for being boring, tasteless and used only for digestive troubles. In Norway, I've come to enjoy this lovely dessert, which ...
In celebration of the bicentenary of the signing of the Norwegian constitution, Food and Agriculture Minister Sylvi Listhaug challenged Norwegians to think deeply about their national dish, fårikål, as well as other regional specialties. Listhaug launched a contest in January to ...
If there is one thing life in Norway has taught me, it’s that Norwegians love Christmas. And I mean really love Christmas also known as jul in Norwegian– a lot. Christmas in Norway is all about the getting the right ambiance, mood and vibe of the Christmas season, something ...
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 ...
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 ...
Instagram is the shizzzzz. No seriously - I like, totally love it -OK? OMG - where do I begin. I'm sure you guys are already following me on Instagram (right?) so you know how much I loveeeee it. Here is my list of the top ten Instgrammers from Norway you need to follow. NRK ...
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 ...
Norwegian suksessterte or suksesskake is in my opinion one of the easiest ways to celebrate spring and Norway all in one go. This classically Norwegian cake is often times eaten during Easter, but also during konfirmations where young Norwegians are affirmed into the Church of ...
Americans love french toast for breakfast almost as much as they love pancakes. French toast, also known as arme riddere in Norwegian, isn’t French at all – it’s an American interpretation of pan dulcis, a French recipe, that was first served in the US by a chef who's last name ...
Knekkebrød or crisp bread is a staple food in the average Norwegian household. It is a form of flat bread, but probably resembles more of a seeded cracker. It is simply made with various (i.e. whatever you have on hand) seeds and grains, water and salt for taste. That's it. An ...
