Brunostkake – Norwegian Brown Cheesecake
This is a classic cheesecake with brown cheese added into the filling for a distinctly Norwegian, slightly caramel flavor.
Jacket Hotel
When traveling from a cold climate to a warm-weather getaway, the question of what to do with your big, bulky winter jacket becomes an issue.
Flying Plates and Improv
In March/April issue of Viking, Andreas Viestad talked with Fraternal Manager Jana Velo about heritage foods as year-round sustenance and encouraged people to practice their culinary heritage on a regular basis. Here is a little more from that conversation. The groundbreaking tv show New Scandinavian Cooking featured Andreas Viestad cheerfully grilling on a mountainside or chopping seaweed along a coastal vista. Like a skilled improv artist, Viestad is relaxed enough to know when to follow [...]
Panoramic Train Ride
The Northern Lights are a phenomenon that is breathtaking to witness. In some places, like Norway, they are a more regular occurrence that people get to enjoy.
Trends in Nordic Knits
Winter is a natural time for doing indoor crafts, especially in colder climates. You can enjoy cozy knitting sessions with a cup of tea or coffee and appreciate the warmth of your knitwear once a garment is finished.
Best Beaches in Norway
Many people start dreaming about beach vacations as the cold of winter sets in. Travel agents might point people towards Florida, Spain, or the Caribbean for sun and sand, but Norway provides some stiff competition when it comes to beautiful beaches. It does claim one of the longest coastlines in the world after all!
Lapper – Traditional thick pancakes from Hå gamle prestegard (Old Vicarage of Hå)
Lapper, thick traditional Norwegian pancakes, are a popular snack among Norwegians. They are really tasty, and pair perfectly with sweet brown cheese, or freshly made jam.
Hero Granddad
Stories of courage continue to be uncovered many years after the end of World War II. One such story was discovered by Espen Thronsen, the grandson of Norwegian resistance worker, Einar Thronsen.
Norwegians to Watch in Cortina
Team Norway are a powerhouse at the winter Olympics. The country has hosted the winter games twice, in 1952 in Oslo and 1994 in Lillehammer. Norwegian athletes have won the most overall medals in the Winter Olympics—405—of which 148 are gold.
Introducing The Team Norway Sweater by Dale of Norway
Since the first Winter Olympics of the Modern Era in 1956, Dale of Norway has been a proud supporter of Team Norway. They have produced sweaters for the Norwegian Olympic teams and the Norwegian World Cup teams every year since then.