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Can’t decide if you want cinnamon buns or waffles? Good news: Now you don’t have to make a choice, you can have both! This ingenious invention most likely started here in the U.S. but has been all the rave back home in Norway over the last year. Inspired by...
VÅR – a Norwegian gourmet cider made for food pairing
In a country that's too cold to have grapevines grow successfully, Norwegians often choose beer and/or aquavit when looking for beverages to pair with foods. But what about non alcoholic beverages? Are there any worth mentioning? I personally love the specialty sodas...
Juleøl – a reason alone to look forward to Christmas!
"Jul (the Norwegian word for Christmas) stems from the old Norwegian word ylir, which translates into "the person who organizes fun parties". " Around the Norwegian Christmas holiday, special "Christmas beer" selections start popping up around the country. All...
Norwegian coffee culture
The first time I took my American husband to Norway, he was amazed at how much coffee Norwegians drink. Not only for breakfast, but once again before lunch, then after lunch before dinner and most importantly; after dinner, accompanied by a wide array of cookies and...
Aquavit – a national treasure
On Christmas Eve, Aquavit (or "akevitt" as we say in Norway) is consumed extensively throughout many households in Scandinavia, my own being no different. With a heavy meal such as smoked mutton, pork belly, sausage, meat patties, boiled potatoes, sauerkraut and...
Cognac – a Norwegian drink?
Many of you may think that the only drinks originating from Norway is vodka (or bad moonshine) and aquavit (more about the latter later), but very few know the strong connection between Norway and Cognac. Obviously our climate is too cold for growing grapes, but a...
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Potatoes: what would Norwegians do without them?
Although potatoes have lost some of its stronghold in Norwegian cuisine as Norwegians' taste buds are becoming more international, it is still a huge part of our diet. I can't count how many times I've been at restaurants with (very traditional palates) Norwegians...
VÅR – a Norwegian gourmet cider made for food pairing
In a country that's too cold to have grapevines grow successfully, Norwegians often choose beer and/or aquavit when looking for beverages to pair with foods. But what about non alcoholic beverages? Are there any worth mentioning? I personally love the specialty sodas...
Juleøl – a reason alone to look forward to Christmas!
"Jul (the Norwegian word for Christmas) stems from the old Norwegian word ylir, which translates into "the person who organizes fun parties". " Around the Norwegian Christmas holiday, special "Christmas beer" selections start popping up around the country. All...
Norwegian coffee culture
The first time I took my American husband to Norway, he was amazed at how much coffee Norwegians drink. Not only for breakfast, but once again before lunch, then after lunch before dinner and most importantly; after dinner, accompanied by a wide array of cookies and...
Aquavit – a national treasure
On Christmas Eve, Aquavit (or "akevitt" as we say in Norway) is consumed extensively throughout many households in Scandinavia, my own being no different. With a heavy meal such as smoked mutton, pork belly, sausage, meat patties, boiled potatoes, sauerkraut and...
Cognac – a Norwegian drink?
Many of you may think that the only drinks originating from Norway is vodka (or bad moonshine) and aquavit (more about the latter later), but very few know the strong connection between Norway and Cognac. Obviously our climate is too cold for growing grapes, but a...