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Seeded Whole Grain No-Knead Bread: Norwegian bliss in every bite!
Bread is probably the number one reason I started this blog. Besides seeing my family every time I went back to Norway, one of the most thrilling reunions was with the seeded, whole-grain breads that are so common and beloved all over the country. There's a...
Krumkaker with trollkrem
Krumkaker are cone shaped, waffle-like cookies with a pretty pattern, and a very classic and popular in Norwegian cuisine, particularly around Christmas time. I would venture to say it's probably the most well known and made pastry besides lefse, and a true symbol of...
Norwegian julebrød part 2
Julebrød is Norwegian for "Christmas bread", although in some parts of the country this same bread is called "julekake", or Christmas cake. Not sure why, because although this bread is slightly sweet because of added sugar and dried fruits (raisins, and...
Kokosmakroner: one of the seven classic Norwegian Christmas cookies
One of the most popular and well known Norwegian Christmas cookies is kokosmakroner, translated to coconut macaroons. It simply won't be a complete, authentic Norwegian cookie tray without these guys. Kokosmakroner are probably the easiest and quickest cookies to...
A Norwegian Christmas Cookie Everyone Will Love
Brune pinner literally translates to ‘brown sticks’. Doesn’t sound very romantic or catchy now, does it? But I promise you, even though they sound a tad boring, once you taste these cookies, you’ll fall in love. They are some of the most popular modern Norwegian Christmas cookies today, and for many families, it’s considered one of the obligatory seven types of cookies to make every year during the holidays. Why seven? This number is associated with good luck in most countries. Seven is also a religious number, but it’s not necessarily a Norwegian tradition. Regardless, I doubt you’ll find seven types of Christmas cookies in any other household outside of Norway (and people of Norwegian descent)!
Gløgg: Scandinavia’s Mulled Red Wine
No Christmas is complete without a hot, spicy cup of gløgg (mulled wine) which warms up your body all the way through to the root of your hair! Sitting down with a glass of gløgg is wonderfully relaxing and tasty in between the stressful pre-holiday chores like cleaning, shopping, and cooking.
Norwegian Pepperkaker to kick off Christmas
The first Christmas cookies I typically eat, are pepperkaker. These crispy, flavorful gingerbread cookies are seen everywhere across Norway from early December on to the end of the year, and a clear favorite among many kids and grown-ups alike. Nothing creates the feeling of Christmas quite like the smell of these aromatic cookies baking in the oven. Gingerbread houses are also common to make, particularly in households with small children. In fact, the world’s largest gingerbread city is located in Bergen, Norway and opens every year during this time of year.
Risgrøt (Norwegian Rice Porridge)
Risgrøt, or risengrynsgrøt as they call it in my part of Norway, is a simple rice porridge made typically of short grain rice, short grain rice, salt and perhaps a little cream. Served with a generous sprinkle of sugar and cinnamon with a big dollop of butter placed...
The Best Norwegian Cardamom Buns
I'm always experimenting with different recipes for cardamom buns, because well... I'm sorta obsessed with them. I can't think of anything equivalent in the baking world in any other country that is so simple, versatile and satisfying. If it were up to me, I'd eat...
Norwegian Sea Salt and Rosemary Crackers
As a Norwegian food blogger having lived in the United States now for well over 25 years, it always warms my heart to meet people who love Norway, as well as the food, drinks, culture, and history. It surprises me how many are actually familiar with, and...
Butternut-Potato Cakes with Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce
Being Norwegian, I'll take any opportunity to cook with potatoes, as you cannot call yourself a proper Scandinavian without professing your love for this glorious vegetable in every way possible. In one of my favorite books, "The Starch Solution", Dr. John McDougall...
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Vegan Swedish Meatballs
Before I went vegan, I worked at Swedish restaurant Aquavit, located in midtown New York for a while. This also happens to be where I met my American husband, who worked as a chef there at the time. I fell in love with both the food and the chef, and naturally have...
Krumkaker with trollkrem
Krumkaker are cone shaped, waffle-like cookies with a pretty pattern, and a very classic and popular in Norwegian cuisine, particularly around Christmas time. I would venture to say it's probably the most well known and made pastry besides lefse, and a true symbol of...
Norwegian julebrød part 2
Julebrød is Norwegian for "Christmas bread", although in some parts of the country this same bread is called "julekake", or Christmas cake. Not sure why, because although this bread is slightly sweet because of added sugar and dried fruits (raisins, and...
Kokosmakroner: one of the seven classic Norwegian Christmas cookies
One of the most popular and well known Norwegian Christmas cookies is kokosmakroner, translated to coconut macaroons. It simply won't be a complete, authentic Norwegian cookie tray without these guys. Kokosmakroner are probably the easiest and quickest cookies to...
A Norwegian Christmas Cookie Everyone Will Love
Brune pinner literally translates to ‘brown sticks’. Doesn’t sound very romantic or catchy now, does it? But I promise you, even though they sound a tad boring, once you taste these cookies, you’ll fall in love. They are some of the most popular modern Norwegian Christmas cookies today, and for many families, it’s considered one of the obligatory seven types of cookies to make every year during the holidays. Why seven? This number is associated with good luck in most countries. Seven is also a religious number, but it’s not necessarily a Norwegian tradition. Regardless, I doubt you’ll find seven types of Christmas cookies in any other household outside of Norway (and people of Norwegian descent)!
Gløgg: Scandinavia’s Mulled Red Wine
No Christmas is complete without a hot, spicy cup of gløgg (mulled wine) which warms up your body all the way through to the root of your hair! Sitting down with a glass of gløgg is wonderfully relaxing and tasty in between the stressful pre-holiday chores like cleaning, shopping, and cooking.
Norwegian Pepperkaker to kick off Christmas
The first Christmas cookies I typically eat, are pepperkaker. These crispy, flavorful gingerbread cookies are seen everywhere across Norway from early December on to the end of the year, and a clear favorite among many kids and grown-ups alike. Nothing creates the feeling of Christmas quite like the smell of these aromatic cookies baking in the oven. Gingerbread houses are also common to make, particularly in households with small children. In fact, the world’s largest gingerbread city is located in Bergen, Norway and opens every year during this time of year.
Risgrøt (Norwegian Rice Porridge)
Risgrøt, or risengrynsgrøt as they call it in my part of Norway, is a simple rice porridge made typically of short grain rice, short grain rice, salt and perhaps a little cream. Served with a generous sprinkle of sugar and cinnamon with a big dollop of butter placed...
The Best Norwegian Cardamom Buns
I'm always experimenting with different recipes for cardamom buns, because well... I'm sorta obsessed with them. I can't think of anything equivalent in the baking world in any other country that is so simple, versatile and satisfying. If it were up to me, I'd eat...
Norwegian Sea Salt and Rosemary Crackers
As a Norwegian food blogger having lived in the United States now for well over 25 years, it always warms my heart to meet people who love Norway, as well as the food, drinks, culture, and history. It surprises me how many are actually familiar with, and...