A Norwegian Food Blog
Cucumber salad is a Norwegian classic. This is my recipe for this classic which is made modern by using thin strips of cucumber instead of the usual chopped cucumber. Cucumber Salad Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 35 mins ...
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 ...
Life in Norway David Nikel runs Life in Norway (you can catch me writing there too from time to time) and tweets about, what else, Norway. Very good starting place for anyone trying to stay, keep or get in touch with all things Norwegian on ...
Lefse is to the Norwegian food tradition what corn tortillas are to Mexican cuisine or what cornbread is to American soul food. Part food delivery vessel, part meal accompaniment - while being substantive enough to be a meal on its own. There are countless recipes for lefse out ...
Solskinnskringle is a classic Norwegian pastry and usually served with strong black coffee. Perfect for the next time you have family or friends come around. While this is one of my favorite "coffee and cake" pastries to serve, be sure you set aside a few hours to make sure you ...
Is it just me, or does it seem like time flies by during the week? My weekends tend to pass by with ease but weekdays in my calendar feel like their cramped, overworked cousins. Balance is a word we expats here a lot about here in Norway, but honestly, when time is short and my ...
Norwegian coconut macaroons or kokosmakroner are a popular easy to prepare a Norwegian Christmas cookie. I love this recipe because most of the ingredients are items I keep stocked in my pantry year round, so whipping up a batch doesn't usually require an extra trip to the ...
Gluten Free Strawberry and Rhubarb CrumbleIt’s nearly the end of June and sadly, summer still hasn’t arrived in Norway. Fingers crossed next week (or even tomorrow) brings at least a bit of sun, but after the last few weeks in Stavanger, I’m not exactly holding my ...
Sirupssnipper are one of the traditional and classic cookie varieties one finds in Norway during juletid (the Christmas season). These cookies can be found in every supermarket in Norway beginning late November/early December. They are a delight to make at home and fun to make ...
About a month ago myself and a group of chef's from Fish & Cow restaurant joined together to participate in filming a Stavanger version of Pharrell William's "Happy" song along with other residents of the city.Here is the video and you'll catch me at 1:05 and a few other ...
Norwegian kanelboller are a staple in every bakery and cafe in Norway. They are essentially a sweetened, cardamon scented dough, leavened with yeast and baked with a cinnamon sugar filling.Boller come in several varieties, including ones with raisins, chocolate or cinnamon ...
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 ...
