The Norwegian Butter Crisis of 2011
Around the holidays, it is no surprise that food tends to be top of mind for many. What will I make for Christmas dinner? How many Christmas cookies should I make? What will be served at the lodge julebord?
Fiskeboller in Cream Sauce
A holiday tradition.
Meet Ornament Creator Karen Van Loan
Most, if not all of you have seen – and hopefully purchased – this year’s Sons of Norway Christmas ornament. Continuing in the tradition that started in 2009, our annual ornament is designed by a talented rosemaler in the style of their artistic training. The ornament this year was painted by Karen Van Loan of Apple Valley, Minnesota.
A Universal Word
While Norwegian and English certainly share many words in common, there are plenty of examples where their vocabulary diverges. Take for example, words such as ski, cat/katt and fjord, which need little translation.
Ida The Mountain Cat
On the mountain called Venabygdsfjellet in Ringebu, Norway, a small animal has won the hearts of locals and tourists alike. This animal is an adorable gray cat named Ida, who lives in the nearby area.
Cardamom Braid / Borgermesterstang
Ingredients: 2/3 c butter or margarine 16.9 oz milk 2 packets active dry yeast 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 - 2/3 cup sugar 2 tsp. cardamom 1 egg approx. 7 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Brushing and Garnishing: 1 egg granulated sugar Directions: Melt the butter, add the milk and heat it to [...]
Bernt Balchen’s 125th Birthday Celebration
Bernt Balchen was born just outside of Kristiansand, Norway on October 23, 1899. He was known as a navigator, mechanical engineer, polar aviator and distinguished military leader in the course of his life.
Tale from the Crypt
A South Dakotan TikToker and her sisters were visiting Gjerdrum, a small town on the northwestern outskirts of Oslo, where their ancestors had once lived. They toured Gjerdrum kirke, the church where their grandfather had been baptized, but could not have been prepared for what happened next.
Lørdagsgodteri
Bernt Balchen was born just outside of Kristiansand, Norway on October 23, 1899. He was known as a navigator, mechanical engineer, polar aviator and distinguished military leader in the course of his life.
Viking Bread
This delicious bread recipe would be a great pairing with soup during the upcoming cold months or as a tasty side with a little honey.