2024: Peak Year for Northern Lights
The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural phenomenon that many wish to see in their lifetime.
Brennsnut
The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural phenomenon that many wish to see in their lifetime.
Award-Winning Cheese
When one thinks of Norway’s staple foods, fish, lamb, and potatoes often come to mind. However, in recent years, another food item is capturing the hearts of many: cheese!
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!