Jessheimkake – Jessheim Cake
The world’s second-best cake, with a chocolate base
The World’s Worst Audience
Imagine going to a showcase with the top names in comedy and then being instructed not to laugh. That’s the angle of NRK’s recent series, Verdens verste publikum, “The World’s Worst Audience.” Not only are theatergoers trying to avoid cracking a smile; they are in fact awarded money for succeeding.
John Savio, First Sámi Modern Artist
The woodcuts of early 20th century modern artist John Savio were the first of their kind and tell the tale of Sámi daily life at the time.
The Backstory of Gudbrandsdalsost
This is a classic cheesecake with brown cheese added into the filling for a distinctly Norwegian, slightly caramel flavor.
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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
Come Back to Vang
In the 19th Century, many Norwegians heeded the call to move to North America, buying a ticket to seek their fortune abroad, or being sponsored by a family member who had emigrated before them. Now, the town of Vang in Norway wants their people back.
Lefse Myths Debunked
If you live in North America and hear talk of homemade lefse, you might assume that the most important question about the recipe is: real potatoes or potato flakes? For many American and Canadian descendants of Norway, it is simply referred to as lefse, with the potato being an assumed ingredient.