Thank you for 12 years
September 1, 2021 marked the 12-year anniversary of Outside Oslo. I began this Scandinavian food blog in 2009, and it has been a joy to share recipes, stories, and love of Scandinavia with you over the years. It is now time to retire the blog and focus on new ways to continue spreading the love of Scandinavian food and heritage. While I enjoyed blogging, I REALLY came to love the connection and community that I made with my readers. Being a “content creator” doesn’t fill my cup anymore–getting to know many of you does. So here’s a taste of what’s coming up this fall:…
Norwegian Plukkfisk (Cod & potatoes)
For so many of us who embrace our Scandinavian roots, the celebration foods of the holidays are the ones we associate with our heritage. I’ve written plenty here over the years about the lefse, waffles, krumkaker, and sandbakkels that I…
“Modern Scandinavian Baking” Cookbook is One Year Old
It’s hard to believe it, but my Modern Scandinavian Baking cookbook is now a year old! My debut cookbook was released on April 14, 2020, just weeks into the pandemic lockdowns. I wrote Modern Scandinavian Baking (afflink) for you, as a way to help you share the warmth and…
Create your best Scandi-style life, no matter where you call home: The Heart & Huset is here
Does this describe you? Do you yearn to know more about the traditions of your heritage and how to incorporate them into your home? Do you want to bake and cook more traditional Scandinavian foods for each season and holiday?…
Scandinavian Fish Cakes with Remoulade
Now that spring is here, it’s time to lighten up our cooking, and these Scandinavian Fish Cakes with Remoulade are a perfect recipe for this time of the year. I first shared the recipe in my my cookbook The Pescatarian Cookbook…
Scandinavian Recipes for Spring
If you’d like to add a good dose of Scandinavian lightness to your spring recipes, food is a great way to begin. After all, food has a way of connecting people, and togetherness is a big part of that Scandinavian…
Your Heartfelt Holiday: A free guided journal to help you create a Christmas worth remembering
I invite you to sit with me for a while, heart to heart. This has been a challenging year, hasn’t it? No one has been immune to the uncertainty, heartache, and grief of the COVID-19 pandemic. And now, as we…
Red Cabbage Slaw with Apples, Beets, and Dill
As we prepare for the upcoming holiday season, I’m thinking about all the buttery cookies, aromatic spiced breads, and Norwegian celebration meals I want to make. But the truth behind my work as a food writer and author is that…
Norwegian Julekake (Christmas Bread)
I took my kids to the local Scandinavian bakery the other day for an after-school treat. As we peeked in–making sure we weren’t exceeding the number of customers allowed into the shop at a time due to the pandemic–I thought…
Lauren’s Family Kringle (guest post)
Growing up in North Dakota, Lauren enjoyed many Scandinavian goodies. One of her family favorites was kringle--a buttery, crispy, and delicious pastry. She was generous enough to share the recipe here!
Six-month book birthday for “Modern Scandinavian Baking” (plus a special gift for you!)
We’re big on celebrations in my home and make a point to notice half birthdays as well as the birthdays themselves. I’m finding that in this pandemic season, the marking of events feels especially important. So far, both of my…
