Have you ever made a batch of rolled cookies, and wished you could avoid the waste or extra work created by using dough from the spaces between cookie cut-outs? Martin Lersch, a scientist living in Norway, considered the possibilities. Lersch decided to come up with a new way to make rolled cookies. He designed a cookie cutter to create a tessellated sheet of dough, meaning there is no space between each shape.
The perfect soup to make as the temperatures get colder, Norwegian Betasuppe!
Whether you will be a first-time traveler to the Nordic countries or are eager to continue exploring, here are a few unusual destinations for you to consider visiting.
Have you wondered what the immigrant experience was like for those who left Norway to make a new life in North America? Here are three authors who’ve written books to satisfy your curiosity.
Christmas, known as jule in Norway, is a magical time. Norwegians enjoy getting into the spirit of Christmas, or julestemning, with loved ones.
If you’re looking for a unique way to enjoy Nordic-inspired outdoor winter fun with friends and family, consider skijoring! Blending elements of dogsledding and waterskiing, this thrilling sport involves being towed on skis behind a horse, dog or other animal—or in some variations, even a motor vehicle.
These are only a few of the many new member Recruiter Pins we’ve offered to members in the past 25 years. Now you can begin or expand your collection of these unique pins.
Sons of Norway membership benefits tout the three “Fs”: Financial, Foundation and Fellowship. But don’t forget the appeal of an important fourth “F” – FOOD! There’s nothing quite like sharing our Nordic favorites – lefse, seafood, julekake and more—to make new friends.
