Carrot “lox” – a healthier alternative to smoked salmon

Carrot “lox” – a healthier alternative to smoked salmon

Apr 17, 2017 | Food

When I decide to start my blog several years back, it stemmed from a desire to spread the word about Scandinavian, more specifically Norwegian, food and share with my readers that yes, we do eat foods beyond Swedish meatballs and smoked salmon. Of course the latter...
Norway’s obsession with licorice

Norway’s obsession with licorice

Mar 29, 2017 | Culture & History

If you’ve ever been, or go to Norway – you are bound to see an unusually  wide variety of salty licorice candy in stores across the country.  Norwegians’ love for this not so sweet candy is very strong, and other Scandinavian countries like Sweden...
Seven Types of Christmas Cookies: Day Three

Seven Types of Christmas Cookies: Day Three

Dec 8, 2013 | Food

Despite the German-sounding name, “Berlinerkranser” (Berlin Wreaths) is as Norwegian as lutefisk and Jarlsberg cheese—and an important part of our cookie collection during the holidays. Why the reference to Berlin? It is believed that a lot of Scandinavian...

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