Risalamande
Serve this delicious dessert on Christmas Eve and whoever finds the almond should receive a small prize.
A Semester in Trondheim
As a student majoring in Nordic Studies at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, one of the “requirements” was to spend a semester in Norway. I have ‘requirements’ in quotes, because it was more of a golden opportunity, as I had longed for a Norwegian experience for as long as I could remember.
Scandinavian Food Festivals
When thinking of traveling and the best countries in terms of foods to try, Scandinavia might not be the first place to pop in your head. However, they in fact hold some of the world’s best food festivals.
Recent Ancient Finds
It seems almost daily there are reports of exciting new discoveries from Norway’s landscape. Let’s dive into two recent news stories!
Pytt i Panna
Try this delicious recipe to clean up your fridge. It is a great use for leftover potatoes and is also tasty adding in leftover meat.
Norwegian Baby Trends
In the past few years, fertility rates in Norway have been fluctuating. Prior to present day, 2020 marked the lowest registered rate at 1.48 children per woman. A proposed explanation for this decrease was that more women in Norway were postponing their first birth.
Strawberries with Lemon Cream, Mint Sugar and Pecans
Strawberries are a staple ingredient in many Norwegian summer desserts. Try this delicious recipe for something light, refreshing, and sweet!
Family-Friendly Norway
Norway is a wonderful place to take a family vacation as it is safe, welcoming, and full of activities for all ages. Not to mention, its beautiful scenery lends itself to a plethora of outdoor family adventures
New Museum Makes Splash in Northern Norway
Norway is adding yet another architectural attraction to its landscape with the opening of its new whale-watching museum in the Arctic circle.
Longest Cycling Tunnel Connects Bergen
In April, Norway unveiled Europe’s longest cycle and pedestrian tunnel. A weekend of events featured a race and bike parade through the 3-kilometer (1.8 mile) tunnel built in Bergen, Norway. It has been named the Fyllingsdalstunnelen and runs through Løvstakken mountain.