The holidays are a time when members like to gather, cook and enjoy their favorite Norwegian foods, especially traditional favorites like lefse, rosettes, meatballs, and even lutefisk. While heritage foods are on our minds, why not organize a lodge recipe exchange? Tips on Hosting a Recipe Exchange Decide on the Format Will you meet in person, or over Zoom? Are you [...]
Norway’s national dog, the Norsk elghund (Norwegian Elkhound or more accurately “moose dog”) is a medium-sized dog that has hunted, herded and played guard dog since Viking times. This ancient Spitz is one of the oldest dog breeds, having originated as early as 5,000 B.C. Elkhounds have been found buried at Viking grave sites such as the Svarthola in Jæren, Norway. According to DNA research, the elkhound is descended from an extinct type of gray wolf originating in western Russia and central Europe.
Use the celebration of Norwegian name days as a cultural activity! First, a little background: Each day of the Norwegian calendar year has a name or multiple names assigned to it. This tradition was created by the early Christian church and continued in the Catholic tradition of honoring saints. In Scandinavia, the creation of an almanac occurred in Sweden in 1757, [...]
Haakon Magnus was just 17 when his grandfather died and his father became King. At that time, it was tradition for the first-born son to succeed the throne. Despite his sister Märtha Louise being 2 years his senior, Haakon Magnus was given the title Crown Prince and became heir to the throne.
On the eve of the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics Viking magazine interviewed Gunn-Rita Dahle about how she became a pro mountain biker. She mentioned her favorite racing fuel (grilled salmon with rice and vegetables) and discussed her goals for the season. A few weeks later, she took the gold in Athens as well as in the World Championship. In the years that followed, she became world champ six more times, for a total of 10 years on top.
Last month the Norwegian flag turned 200 and a historical installation was erected on Storting Square in Oslo. President of the Storting Tone Wilhelmsen Trøen and historian Marthe Hommerstad spoke at the opening of the exhibit, commemorating the beloved emblem and celebrating the democratic process that led to its choosing.
Last year, for the first Syttende Mai during coronatiden (the time of Corona) kids, celebrities, musicians, politicians, athletes and members of the Royal Norwegian Navy put on their festive clothing and broke out the flags to tell the story of Syttende Mai on NRK Super.
Vestvågøy municipality in the Lofoten Islands is home to Hauklandstranda, a beach that was named #1 in Europe by LonelyPlanet.com. Described as otherworldly with smooth sand and clear sapphire waters, it is a shining gem located within polarsirkelen, the Arctic Circle.
Brunost Cream Pie (brunostkrem-pai) Makes one 9-inch / 23 cm pie Image Credit: Nevada Berg, North Wild Kitchen For the pie crust: 2 1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup (224 g) cold butter, cut into small cubes 4 Tbsp. ice water, plus more as needed For the brunost filling: [...]
A conversation with screenwriter Linda May Kallestein A new historical dramatization, Atlantic Crossing, recently debuted on PBS Masterpiece. The epic Norwegian-American production finds Crown Princess Märtha and her three children fleeing Norway to find political refuge in the White House. Märtha forges a close friendship with Franklin Delano Roosevelt and helps steer Norway’s destiny. Photo Credit: www.pbs.org Series co-screenwriter Linda May [...]
