• 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

    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

    “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…

  • Scandinavian Fish Cakes with Remoulade

    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 Rhubarb Soup

    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…

  • Red Cabbage Slaw with Apples, Beets, and Dill

    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

    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 Kringle

    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!