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.
The Royal Grad
2023 has a been a special year for Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 2nd in line to the Norwegian throne. While finishing her final year of high school, Ingrid Alexandra already had an office in the Royal Palace.
The Impossible Jump in Hellesylt [Interview]
When my great-grandmother and seterjente Anne Berta Pedersdatter left behind family and home in Norway, her last residence was Helsæt gard in Sunnylven kommune. The site of that same farm was recently the landing pad of the latest stunt in Tom Cruise’s movie Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1.
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
Biking to Work for 50 years
Since 1973, Norges Bedriftsidrettsforbund (the Norwegian Business Sports Association) has encouraged citizens to commute by bicycle and choose green trips when running errands. As a result of this initiative, over a million Norwegians have taken part in their bike to work program
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.
Rabarbrakake – Rhubarb Cake
Rhubarb comes up early in spring and makes for a delicious variety of bakes, especially for Midtsommer. This zippy fruity cake is baked in a long pan, so there’s plenty to share at your summer grill party. Makes 20 portions.