A Norwegian Food Blog
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. ...
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 ...
Brune pinner, or brown pins, are another classic and popular Norwegian cookie recipe. This cookie recipe is not necessarily a traditional recipe per se, but it is popular and widely enjoyed at most holiday gatherings. I like brune pinner because they have a baked in and delicate ...
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 ...
Norway is a located in northern Europe between Sweden and the North Sea. As of January 2013, the population of Norway reached 5 million inhabitants. Norway is known the world over for its fjords, rugged terrain and unspoiled natural landscape. Oslo is the capital of Norway with ...
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 ...
In order to celebrate the Norwegian Constitutional Bicentenary (Grunnlovsjubileet på norsk), I've decided to discount my cookbook 50% for the entire month of May! If you haven't gotten your copy yet, be sure to take advantage of this HUGE discount! Use coupon code MAY17. Offer ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
All things considered, brennsnut is one of my favorite things to eat when my life gets busy, almost too busy to even cook a proper meal – especially in the long and cold months of fall and winter. What I simply adore about brennsnut is that it’s a hearty stew, guaranteed to warm ...
