Elderflower Cordial

Elderflower Cordial

Drinks

Elderflowers are some of the first flowers you can harvest in the spring in Norway. The season is quite short, but typically you will find them in late May through June. They grow on trees and produce beautiful white flowers that have a gorgeous floral scent. There...
Pickled Strawberries

Pickled Strawberries

Main Dishes

Of all the sweet recipes that you can find with strawberries, I’ve always wondered: what about making some savory creations that still highlight the fresh sweetness of these gorgeous berries? As a Scandinavian, I tend to want to pickle everything, but in all honesty,...
Spring Socca Flatbread

Spring Socca Flatbread

Main Dishes, Wine

This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start of summer, but produce -wise it’s still spring. This is the peak season for foods like asparagus, artichokes, scallions, lettuce, peas, garlic, and radishes. Nothing makes me happier after a long, cold...
Vegan Shrimp Banh Mi Sandwich

Vegan Shrimp Banh Mi Sandwich

Main Dishes

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a delicious sandwich that is composed correctly. You need flavor (obviously) but also texture and the right combination of sweet, spicy, salty and tangy. Easy to put together but incredibly satisfying to bite into.. that is what...
Blinis for (Champagne) Breakfast

Blinis for (Champagne) Breakfast

Breakfast, Drinks, Main Dishes

This blog post was inspired by a fun tradition in Norway every May 17th, the country’s Constitution Day: organizing a champagne breakfast! On this day, Norwegians gather in the morning to huge tables of foods from smoked salmon and scrambled eggs with dill, potato...