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Fylte Horn (Stuffed Crescent Rolls)
Today’s recipe definitely falls into the category of “popular contemporary Norweigan comfort food”. Fylte horn translates to ‘stuffed crescent rolls,’ and when in Norway, you’ll see these across bakeries all across the country. They are fairly easy to bake at...
Norwegian Cardamom Buns with Vanilla Custard and Caramelized Cinnamon Apples
Fall is officially here. The air has gotten crisper, the leaves are starting to turn, and the days all of a sudden have become shorter. This is my favorite time of year, and when I get back into the kitchen to do some serious baking…One of the pastries you will see most frequently when visiting bakeries and private homes in Norway is definitely cardamom buns… There are endless varieties, one of my favorites being “skoleboller”, a popular version with vanilla custard in the center, decorated with confectioner’s glaze and coconut flakes.
Norvegan Heart-Shaped Waffles
There are few dishes in the Norwegian kitchen with as many recipes as “vafler”. These heart-shaped, sweetly aromatic, and soft-to-the-bite Norwegian waffles are as famous in people’s homes as they are at public events and in Norwegian seamen’s churches around the world.
Aquavit; the history and tradition of the Norwegian “water of life”
The French have cognac. Italians have grappa. The English have their gins, Mexicans have tequila, and the United States their bourbon. But what about Norway? Our national spirit is of course... aquavit! This "water of life" is not only limited to Norway...
Cider production; a century old tradition revived and alive in Norway
Cider production has a long history and tradition in Norway, especially in the regions of Hardanger and Sogn. In Hardanger, the production was considerably large in the period between 1890-1920. In 1921, however, stricter laws were put in place around the sale of...
Announcing first ever vegan tour of Norway in partnership with Up Norway!
Words can't describe how thrilled I am to announce this incredibly well designed, exciting and expertly organized first ever vegan tour of Norway! This has been a dream of mine for quite some time, and I finally found a partner I am so elated to be collaborating...
Fyrstekake; a Norwegian classic cake improved
I have to admit, fyrstekake was never my favorite Norwegian cake. The versions I grew up experiencing were always very dense, sometimes dry and most often too rich to even enjoy more than one bite. Perhaps this is why I’ve been hesitant to make it regularly. I am thrilled to report that my efforts to veganize this cake produced a result I am much happier with than the cakes I used to eat as a child and one I wrote about before I went vegan.
Horn: Norwegian crescent rolls
Norwegians love to bake, and while all countries have their own versions of pretty much any dish in existence, I don't think there's anything quite like Norwegian "horn". The closest would probably be crescent rolls but I will refer to them as "horns" for the rest of...
Arctic Grub selected as one of the top 60 Scandinavian blogs on the web!
I am thrilled to announce that my blog, Arctic Grub, has been selected as one of the top 60 Scandinavian blogs on the web!! The criteria for making the list were: Google reputation and Google search ranking Influence and popularity on Facebook, twitter and other...
Fiskegrateng, Norwegian fish au gratin sans the fish
Fiskegrateng is a classic dish most Norwegians remember from childhood, aimed to please both adults and kids, even those that wrinkle their nose when they hear "we're having fish for dinner". Fiskegrateng is what I call true Norwegian comfort food, and a dinner I...
Dronning Maud’s dessert – a royal experience
When I surveyed my readers and followers a while back about which Norwegian dish they would most like to see veganized, Dronning Mauds dessert (or Queen Maud's Mousse) was right up there with "brunost" (the widely popular and unique Norwegian goat cheese). I had...
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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...
Norwegian Cardamom Buns with Vanilla Custard and Caramelized Cinnamon Apples
Fall is officially here. The air has gotten crisper, the leaves are starting to turn, and the days all of a sudden have become shorter. This is my favorite time of year, and when I get back into the kitchen to do some serious baking…One of the pastries you will see most frequently when visiting bakeries and private homes in Norway is definitely cardamom buns… There are endless varieties, one of my favorites being “skoleboller”, a popular version with vanilla custard in the center, decorated with confectioner’s glaze and coconut flakes.
Norvegan Heart-Shaped Waffles
There are few dishes in the Norwegian kitchen with as many recipes as “vafler”. These heart-shaped, sweetly aromatic, and soft-to-the-bite Norwegian waffles are as famous in people’s homes as they are at public events and in Norwegian seamen’s churches around the world.
Aquavit; the history and tradition of the Norwegian “water of life”
The French have cognac. Italians have grappa. The English have their gins, Mexicans have tequila, and the United States their bourbon. But what about Norway? Our national spirit is of course... aquavit! This "water of life" is not only limited to Norway...
Cider production; a century old tradition revived and alive in Norway
Cider production has a long history and tradition in Norway, especially in the regions of Hardanger and Sogn. In Hardanger, the production was considerably large in the period between 1890-1920. In 1921, however, stricter laws were put in place around the sale of...
Announcing first ever vegan tour of Norway in partnership with Up Norway!
Words can't describe how thrilled I am to announce this incredibly well designed, exciting and expertly organized first ever vegan tour of Norway! This has been a dream of mine for quite some time, and I finally found a partner I am so elated to be collaborating...
Fyrstekake; a Norwegian classic cake improved
I have to admit, fyrstekake was never my favorite Norwegian cake. The versions I grew up experiencing were always very dense, sometimes dry and most often too rich to even enjoy more than one bite. Perhaps this is why I’ve been hesitant to make it regularly. I am thrilled to report that my efforts to veganize this cake produced a result I am much happier with than the cakes I used to eat as a child and one I wrote about before I went vegan.
Horn: Norwegian crescent rolls
Norwegians love to bake, and while all countries have their own versions of pretty much any dish in existence, I don't think there's anything quite like Norwegian "horn". The closest would probably be crescent rolls but I will refer to them as "horns" for the rest of...
Arctic Grub selected as one of the top 60 Scandinavian blogs on the web!
I am thrilled to announce that my blog, Arctic Grub, has been selected as one of the top 60 Scandinavian blogs on the web!! The criteria for making the list were: Google reputation and Google search ranking Influence and popularity on Facebook, twitter and other...
Fiskegrateng, Norwegian fish au gratin sans the fish
Fiskegrateng is a classic dish most Norwegians remember from childhood, aimed to please both adults and kids, even those that wrinkle their nose when they hear "we're having fish for dinner". Fiskegrateng is what I call true Norwegian comfort food, and a dinner I...