ALL THINGS NORWEGIAN BY A NATIVE NORWEGIAN

Bringebærkake (Raspberry Cake)

This bringebærkake (vegan raspberry cake) uses fresh raspberries to provide a welcome contrast to the sweeter cake and raspberry & lemon glaze. A touch of cardamom and vanilla adds a depth of flavor and when finished with a sprinkling of toasted almond slivers this vegan raspberry cake is the perfect afternoon treat!

Carrot Rundstykker (Gulrot Rundstykker)

Carrots are an unexpected yet delightful addition to savory baked goods like these vegan carrot rundstykker (the Norwegian word for savory breakfast buns or rolls). These whole grain, multi-seeded buns are fantastic to serve for breakfast or lunch, or as a side to your salads, soups, pasta dishes, and more.

Blackcurrant Coffee Cake with Vanilla Sauce

Norwegian cakes are incredibly easy to make and super delicious. Being not too sweet they’re perfect as an afternoon snack (one that doesn’t feel too ‘naughty’) and this blackcurrant coffee cake is no exception! The vibrant taste of the berries shines through and the homemade vanilla sauce adds that little something extra.

NORWAY: THE LAND OF FJORDS, VIKINGS, TROLLS, AND THE MIDNIGHT SUN (AND LEFSE!)

Welcome to Arctic Grub!

This is my site of recipes, travel tips, and stories about the cuisine, history, and culture of Norway, my home country.

New York is where I call home now, but my Norwegian roots are strong and Arctic Grub is where I share my love for ‘Norge’.

Explore the blog, try out a new recipe or two, and leave me a comment to let me know how it goes.

With love,

Sunny

Norwegian Food

I write about classic Norwegian food, but I recreate traditional recipes and turn them all plant-based. None of the taste, experience, or uniqueness of Norwegian cuisine is lost, and in many cases, the dishes are improved!

Having grown up with a masterful cook as a mother and being a trained chef has its advantages—dive in to discover the flavors of the fjords!

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Scandinavian Drinks

Norway has so much to offer on the drink scene: From being leaders in the craft beer industry to artisan aquavit producers, to the history of Norwegian families present in the Cognac region of France, there is a lot to explore and tell here.

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Culture & History

The main reason I started this blog over seven years ago, was my hunger for learning more about the history and culture behind the Norwegian dishes I was making and had eaten over the years. I am equally passionate about sharing stories as I am about providing you with recipes. Why? Food is representative of people and learning the ‘why’ behind your meal may enrich your experience and connection to the food even further.

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Travel

Dreaming of traveling to Norway to see the fjords, the midnight sun, and the northern lights? In this section, I give you insider tips and recommendations beyond the usual touristy suggestions you find everywhere. Norway is as beautiful in the winter as it is in the summer, you just need to know where to go and what to do. If you want authentic information from someone who keeps a tab on what’s happening in Norway today, check back here regularly!

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A Collection of Recipes from Arctic Grub is a special selection of over 60 of my favorite classic, Norwegian recipes. If you love Norwegian and Scandinavian food and culture, this book is for you!

From smoked “lox” to kransekakestenger, traditional whole grain breads, krumkaker, creamy marzipan cakes, and “meatballs”, it’s all inside this special collection.

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