Let me tell you something kind of funny about us Norwegians. We're absolutely OBSESSED with ice cream, even though we live in a place where it's freezing cold half the year! Maybe it's because we spend those long winter months dreaming of summer treats while wrapped...
Discover fastelavnsboller, Scandinavia’s beloved carnival buns! Uncover the secrets behind these cardamom-spiced treats filled with cream. Compare Norway’s elegant simplicity with Denmark’s decadent approach. These dairy-free adaptations rival the traditional version!
Treat your family and friends to this vegan Norwegian cinnamon cake (kanelkake) with chocolate-coffee frosting. Learn the charming story behind skuffekake—Norway’s beloved ‘drawer cakes,’ and discover why this one-pan wonder is a staple in Scandinavian homes. Perfect for casual coffee moments and festive gatherings.
Kneippbrød is the most popular bread in Norway. This vegan Kneipp whole wheat bread recipe has been carefully tested and perfected. It uses whole wheat, rye, and all-purpose white flour, reflecting the authentic taste, distinctive crispy crust, and remarkable texture of loaves found in Norwegian bakeries.
Scandinavians are known for being big bread lovers! Besides our famous open-face sandwiches, our breakfasts and evening snacks often consist of hearty breads topped with a variety of meats, cheeses, jams, and vegetables. What distinguishes breads...
The kringle is a familiar Scandinavian pastry here in the U.S. among those familiar with Nordic cuisine. Often referred to as the Nordic pretzel because of its similarity in shape, it’s said to have arrived in the 13th century with the Roman Catholic...
Elderflowers are some of the first flowers you can harvest in the spring in Norway. The season is quite short, but typically you will find them in late May through June. They grow on trees and produce beautiful white flowers with a gorgeous floral scent. There are so...
After living in the United States for three decades, I have finally learned to appreciate the pumpkin. I love carving them out for Halloween and to see everybody's decoration with these glorious vegetables around my neighborhood and around the state of New York, but...
Today’s recipe is not mine but one that was created by pastry chef Elin Nilsen of krem.no who is an amazing Norwegian baker and food blogger. I tried her recipe out recently as I was researching more modern Norwegian recipes for matpakke, a Norwegian word for packed...
There are few fruits as exquisite as Norwegian plums. They taste far better than any imported plums, yet the season in Norway is super short with availability during the month of August and September only. Norway has planted plums since the 18th century (possibly...
Let me tell you something kind of funny about us Norwegians. We're absolutely OBSESSED with ice cream, even though we live in a place where it's freezing cold half the year! Maybe it's because we spend those long winter months dreaming of summer treats while wrapped...
Discover fastelavnsboller, Scandinavia’s beloved carnival buns! Uncover the secrets behind these cardamom-spiced treats filled with cream. Compare Norway’s elegant simplicity with Denmark’s decadent approach. These dairy-free adaptations rival the traditional version!
Treat your family and friends to this vegan Norwegian cinnamon cake (kanelkake) with chocolate-coffee frosting. Learn the charming story behind skuffekake—Norway’s beloved ‘drawer cakes,’ and discover why this one-pan wonder is a staple in Scandinavian homes. Perfect for casual coffee moments and festive gatherings.
Kneippbrød is the most popular bread in Norway. This vegan Kneipp whole wheat bread recipe has been carefully tested and perfected. It uses whole wheat, rye, and all-purpose white flour, reflecting the authentic taste, distinctive crispy crust, and remarkable texture of loaves found in Norwegian bakeries.
Scandinavians are known for being big bread lovers! Besides our famous open-face sandwiches, our breakfasts and evening snacks often consist of hearty breads topped with a variety of meats, cheeses, jams, and vegetables. What distinguishes breads...
The kringle is a familiar Scandinavian pastry here in the U.S. among those familiar with Nordic cuisine. Often referred to as the Nordic pretzel because of its similarity in shape, it’s said to have arrived in the 13th century with the Roman Catholic...
Elderflowers are some of the first flowers you can harvest in the spring in Norway. The season is quite short, but typically you will find them in late May through June. They grow on trees and produce beautiful white flowers with a gorgeous floral scent. There are so...
After living in the United States for three decades, I have finally learned to appreciate the pumpkin. I love carving them out for Halloween and to see everybody's decoration with these glorious vegetables around my neighborhood and around the state of New York, but...
Today’s recipe is not mine but one that was created by pastry chef Elin Nilsen of krem.no who is an amazing Norwegian baker and food blogger. I tried her recipe out recently as I was researching more modern Norwegian recipes for matpakke, a Norwegian word for packed...
There are few fruits as exquisite as Norwegian plums. They taste far better than any imported plums, yet the season in Norway is super short with availability during the month of August and September only. Norway has planted plums since the 18th century (possibly...