Many people start dreaming about beach vacations as the cold of winter sets in. Travel agents might point people towards Florida, Spain, or the Caribbean for sun and sand, but Norway provides some stiff competition when it comes to beautiful beaches. It does claim one of the longest coastlines in the world after all!
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.
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.
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.
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.
This flavorful open-faced sandwich is sure to be a welcome appetizer at any holiday gathering.
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.
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.
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.
Lefse is a staple of Norwegian cuisine. These delicious roll-ups are bite-sized treats, perfect for starting a Christmas meal.
