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Tiny Capital Oslo

tiny capital Oslo

Although this is not food related, I just had to share this super cool video from Eirik Evjen, a Norwegian  photographer. Watch and see how he captures Oslo, through thousands of photos.Tiny Capital from Eirik Evjen on Vimeo. More from Eirik on creating the ...

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Five (Easy) Ways To Save Money on Groceries in Norway

save-money-on-food-in-norway

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 ...

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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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Norwegian Waffles

Norwegian Waffle Recipe

The most famous waffle recipe comes from the Norwegian Seaman’s Church—and is one of the things they are loved for the world over, in addition to the many marriages they perform for Norwegians living abroad. This recipe differs from theirs a bit, but I like it anyway.Waffles ...

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Norwegian Solskinnskringle

Solskinnskringle

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 ...

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Norwegian Christmas Cookie Recipe: Sirupssnipper

Sirupssnipper

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 ...

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Potato Lefse

potato lefse

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 ...

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Norwegian Christmas Cookie Recipe: Norwegian Coconut Macaroons – Norsk Kokosmakroner

kokosmakroner

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 ...

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Bløtkake, A Norwegian Classic (Video)

Norway’s biggest Syttende Mai (May 17th – Norway’s Constitution Day) celebration is just around the corner and I simply cannot wait to see everyone out in their bunads enjoying what it means to be Norwegian, 200 years after the constitution was signed in Eidsvoll, ...

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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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10 Foods to Try When You Travel To Norway

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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 ...

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Video: Beer Milkshake Recipe

beer milkshake

This recipe was inspired by Chow.com’s “How to Make a Beer Milkshake” recipe video and Betty Brown Norwegian Brown Ale from Lervig Brewery in Stavanger, Norway. Betty Brown Norwegian Brown Ale can be purchased in almost every store which sells beer in Stavanger and in a many ...

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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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