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.
Roasted Broccoli Smørrebrød with Whipped Ricotta
This flavorful open-faced sandwich is sure to be a welcome appetizer at any holiday gathering.
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.
Digital Nomads of the Arctic
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live in an Arctic village during the winter months, without the hassle and stress of a permanent move, there is a unique opportunity available to you.
Lefseruller / Lefse-roll ups with lamb and beet salad
Lefse is a staple of Norwegian cuisine. These delicious roll-ups are bite-sized treats, perfect for starting a Christmas meal.
Hidden Trail to Preikestolen
This past August I traveled to Norway for the first time with my parents and my husband Brad. It was the trip of a lifetime! We spent 10 days traveling from Oslo to Lærdal, Lærdal to Bergen, and Bergen to Stavanger.
Viking Age Museum Progress
2027 is marked to be the year for the opening of a new Viking Museum in Oslo. The Museum will be called the Museum of the Viking Age and will be an extension of the current Viking Ship Museum. It will be three times the size of the current museum and will showcase Viking ships and artifacts in an inspiring and modern way, to keep the heritage alive for years to come.