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…
Bergen Fish Soup (Bergensk fiskesuppe)
Everyone has their own idea of a place, a snapshot memory encapsulating the scenes, smells, and moods they experienced there. One person’s Paris is different than another’s. A visit to Seattle might be dreary for one and vibrant for another. With…
Classic Norwegian Rhubarb Cake
Oh springtime, you most gentle of seasons, on one day you bring sunshine and warmth, and on the next a tranquil fog. The quiet morning unfolds with the aroma of coffee as I unload the dishwasher and begin the next…
Family Classics: Norwegian Waffles
I believe that food is a connector. Both to the people we love and to our heritage. I began writing about Scandinavian food in 2009 a couple of months after Grandma Agny passed away; the grief had struck me in…
Banana Sandwich, or Banansmørbrød
Breakfast is all about getting back to the basics in our home. A little protein, some whole grains, a milk-based product, and fresh fruit–that’s about all it takes on the average weekday (special recipes are reserved for the slower-paced weekend…
My Original Lingonberry Recipes in Our Amazing Norway
As you probably know from reading Outside Oslo, I enjoy taking items frequently found in Norwegian and Scandinavian kitchens and coming up with new and original ways to use them. I had the opportunity recently to write an article about…
