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…
Kransekake – A Norwegian & Danish Celebration Cake
Fifteen years ago this month, a kransekake stood tilting on the cake table at my wedding reception. Adorned with tiny Swedish and Norwegian flags, it hinted at the respective heritages of both my groom and myself. I don’t know if…
Norwegian Skoleboller Recipe – Sweet “School Buns” with Coconut and Pastry Cream
With many families beginning back-to-school season pandemic-style with remote learning, I'm sharing my Norwegian skoleboller recipe in an attempt to add something special to your school-at-home days.
Flaky Kringle with Almond and Raisins (For Grandma, with Love)
She would have turned 104 this month. So in honor of Grandma Agny, today I’m sharing my recipe for kringle, a flaky pretzel-shaped Danish pastry filled with almond and raisins. As I’ve written about in the past, I was getting…
Kvæfjordkake: Norwegian “World’s Best Cake” Recipe
(Disclosure: Posts on this site may include Affiliate Links; click here to learn more.) If you’ve ever had a bite of Kvæfjordkake, then you likely understand why many people know it as cake is also known as verdens beste kake…
“Modern Scandinavian Baking” is now available
My new cookbook, "Modern Scandinavian Baking," is now available! Filled with Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish treats, it's full of recipes for any time of the year.
I Wrote You a Book! “Modern Scandinavian Baking”
Posts may contain affiliate links; read more by clicking here. Food has an incredible way to connect us to others, a means by which we show love. I’ve written for years here on Outside Oslo, about my grandmothers, those wonderful women who shared their hearts through the traditional…
Brown Butter Almond Cake with Pears
Autumn might just be the coziest time of the year. I love the slow descent into the new season and how the clear mornings of summer give way to the misty start of autumn days. This time of year I…
