Grandma Adeline’s Lefse
Grandma Adeline was a professional lefse baker back in the day. Here is her recipe, with detailed instructions as I learned the steps from her.
Scandinavian Poached Cod with Creamy Dill Sauce: A Sneak Peek from from my New Cookbook
Post includes affiliate links; read more by clicking here. The following is excerpted from my forthcoming book, The Pescatarian Cookbook for Beginners: 75 Recipes to Kick-Start Your Healthy Lifestyle, coming July 7, 2020. Fish was extremely important for Norwegians’ survival. My ancestors would have known the…
Midsummer Picnic Potato Salad
Midsummer might just be one of my favorite times of the Scandinavian year—specifically because of the food. Think smoked or cured salmon and pickled herring, potato salad, berries, aquavit, and beer. Celebrations might involve picnics and bonfires, and in Sweden,…
Coming Soon: The Pescatarian Cookbook for Beginners
Post includes affiliate links; read more by clicking here. If you’re anything like me, you’ve let some healthy nutrition and lifestyle decisions slip during this pandemic. (Hello, I’m the author of a Scandinavian BAKING book!!). I suspect you’re also eager to prioritize healthy habits again. I have…
“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.
Grow your Scandinavian bookshelf: A collection of books to add to your “TBR” list
Reading a good book is one of life’s greatest pleasures, in my opinion. I’m getting ready to launch a Scandinavian-themed online book club this spring, and in preparation, I’ve gathered a collection of ideas in hopes that it will inspire you as…
Serving up love in a time of fear and uncertainty: A collection of Scandinavian cookbooks to inspire you
I initially shared this message with my email newsletter subscribers in my weekly email. However, it feels important enough, especially during this uncertain time, to post here on the blog too, so everyone has access. If you want to sign…
Going deeper with those we love (and how food helps)
Each of us has an ache, I suspect–a longing for deeper connection. If you’ve been following Outside Oslo for a while, you may know part of the story of how I began writing about Scandinavian food over ten years ago. It was…
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…
Smørbrød with Pickled Herring, Egg Salad, a Tangle of Watercress, and Dill
My childhood is studded with taste memories influenced by my Norwegian heritage. Almond. Lingonberry. The Norwegian brown goat cheese called geitost. Seafood. Dill. Pickled herring. I realize now that my childhood taste palate was not normal for a child in…
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