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Potatoes: what would Norwegians do without them?

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...

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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...

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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...

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Potatoes: what would Norwegians do without them?

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...

read more

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...

read more

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...

read more

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