Nordic Pizza and Ardagh Castle Gjetost and Caramelized Onion Pizza
Two delicious pizza recipes.
Pizza in Norway
Scandinavian countries are known for many things, but pizza isn’t typically one of them. Traveling to Norway, one would expect things like potatoes (and all the dishes made from them), fish, and gjetost. But in Norway, as with the rest of the world, pizza has become a popular staple that can take on local flavors.
Birken Ski Festival – A Tribute to History
March 16, 2024 will be an eventful day in the Norwegian mountains as it marks the annual Birken ski festival – also known as the Birkebeinerrennet. Athletes from all over the world travel to Norway to participate in the various cross country ski races.
2024: Peak Year for Northern Lights
The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural phenomenon that many wish to see in their lifetime.
Melodic Competition
Have you been sensing a certain sparkle in the air lately? It‘s probably reverberations of a special season in the Norwegian music industry. Melodi Grand Prix (MGP), the Norwegian run up to the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) kicks off each January with much glitter, theatrical smoke and fanfare.
Bringing the Sámi to Light
Author and translator Barbara Sjoholm on uncovering and uplifting the undertold stories of Scandinavia’s Indigenous people.
Brennsnut
The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural phenomenon that many wish to see in their lifetime.
Award-Winning Cheese
When one thinks of Norway’s staple foods, fish, lamb, and potatoes often come to mind. However, in recent years, another food item is capturing the hearts of many: cheese!
Lindesnes Fyr
There are a total of 212 lighthouses that dot the approximate 62,706 miles of Norway’s majestic coastline. The first and oldest of those lighthouses was erected in 1656 at Lindesnes, which sits at the southern tip of Norway, in Agder county.
Risalamande
Serve this delicious dessert on Christmas Eve and whoever finds the almond should receive a small prize.