Top Chefs Feed National Squad
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is well underway in North America, with several daily matches from coast to coast in host countries US, Canada and Mexico since the first whistle on June 11.
Post-Party Bunad Care
Syttende Mai has come and gone for the year. If you have a bunad, this is a good time to think about maintenance and post-party care, as issues like stains, holes and tears can happen during a day of festivities.
Festdrakt and Fantasy Bunads Take Off
The Norwegian bunad is an icon of Norwegian heritage which many women and men wear with pride on Syttende Mai, Norway’s constitution day. A bunad takes a lot of time to create, and with pricing in the $3,000 to $5,000 range, bunads are not accessible to everyone.
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.