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Best Ever Peach Cobbler
I might be one of those rare vegans who is not crazy about fruit. Sure, I love fruit here and there, but it’s not something I crave on a daily basis. The exception is peaches during summer. I can’t think of a more succulent, delicious, and flavorful fruit to bite...
Norwegian Cardamom Buns with Vanilla Custard and Caramelized Cinnamon Apples
Fall is officially here. The air has gotten crisper, the leaves are starting to turn, and the days all of a sudden have become shorter. This is my favorite time of year, and when I get back into the kitchen to do some serious baking. Scandinavians are known for...
Wine Review: Vina Godeval Godello Cepas Vellas 2016
White wine might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Spain. This is the land of oak- heavy Riojas and high alcohol Garnacha, and of course there is Cava… but there are several interesting white varietals worth checking out that can produce...
Querciabella: A fairy tale come true
"It must be nice telling fairytales," a winemaker told me while I was in Tuscany earlier this month when I tried to explain that you can farm vines and grow grapes successfully without using manure to feed the soil. I was on a business trip for Vegan Wines and as...
Italian Winery Querciabella Leading the Way in Vegan, Biodynamic and Organic Winemaking
Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni is the owner and chairman of one of the most esteemed and forward-thinking wineries in Europe, Querciabella, located in the heart of Chianti Classico in Tuscany, Italy. Sebastiano has developed his winery to become not only organic and...
Norvegan Heart-Shaped Waffles
There are few dishes in the Norwegian kitchen there are as many recipes of as "vafler". These heart-shaped, sweetly aromatic and soft-to-the-bite Norwegian waffles are as famous in people's homes as they are at public events and in Norwegian seamen's churches around...
Hummus Trio (because all good things are three)
You'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't love, or at least, like, hummus. In fact, I just posted a poll yesterday on my Facebook page and IG page asking people to choose between hummus and guacamole, and while guacamole seemed to slightly dominate, most had a...
Aquavit; the history and tradition of the Norwegian "water of life"
The French have cognac. Italians have grappa. The English have their gins, Mexicans have tequila, and the United States their bourbon. But what about Norway? Our national spirit is of course... aquavit! This "water of life" is not only limited to Norway but also...
Cider production; a century old tradition revived and alive in Norway
Cider production has a long history and tradition in Norway, especially in the regions of Hardanger and Sogn. Documentation of growing fruit has been found dating back to the 13th century. It was the Cistercian monks who first planted apple trees in the region. In...
Announcing first ever vegan tour of Norway in partnership with Up Norway!
Words can't describe how thrilled I am to announce this incredibly well designed, exciting and expertly organized first ever vegan tour of Norway! This has been a dream of mine for quite some time, and I finally found a partner I am so elated to be collaborating...
Fyrstekake; a Norwegian classic cake improved
I have to admit, fyrstekake was never my favorite Norwegian cake. The versions I grew up experiencing were always very dense, sometimes dry and most often too rich to even enjoy more than one bite. Perhaps this is why I've been hesitant to make it regularly. I am...
A food lover’s guide to the best NYC restaurants offering vegan options
I frequently get asked for restaurant and entertainment suggestions from people who are visiting New York, and it all of a sudden struck me: Why on earth have I not written a blog post about this before? I love going out to eat and discover new gems, so this blog post...
Norwegian Cardamom Buns with Vanilla Custard and Caramelized Cinnamon Apples
Fall is officially here. The air has gotten crisper, the leaves are starting to turn, and the days all of a sudden have become shorter. This is my favorite time of year, and when I get back into the kitchen to do some serious baking. Scandinavians are known for...
Wine Review: Vina Godeval Godello Cepas Vellas 2016
White wine might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Spain. This is the land of oak- heavy Riojas and high alcohol Garnacha, and of course there is Cava… but there are several interesting white varietals worth checking out that can produce...
Querciabella: A fairy tale come true
"It must be nice telling fairytales," a winemaker told me while I was in Tuscany earlier this month when I tried to explain that you can farm vines and grow grapes successfully without using manure to feed the soil. I was on a business trip for Vegan Wines and as...
Italian Winery Querciabella Leading the Way in Vegan, Biodynamic and Organic Winemaking
Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni is the owner and chairman of one of the most esteemed and forward-thinking wineries in Europe, Querciabella, located in the heart of Chianti Classico in Tuscany, Italy. Sebastiano has developed his winery to become not only organic and...
Norvegan Heart-Shaped Waffles
There are few dishes in the Norwegian kitchen there are as many recipes of as "vafler". These heart-shaped, sweetly aromatic and soft-to-the-bite Norwegian waffles are as famous in people's homes as they are at public events and in Norwegian seamen's churches around...
Hummus Trio (because all good things are three)
You'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't love, or at least, like, hummus. In fact, I just posted a poll yesterday on my Facebook page and IG page asking people to choose between hummus and guacamole, and while guacamole seemed to slightly dominate, most had a...
Aquavit; the history and tradition of the Norwegian "water of life"
The French have cognac. Italians have grappa. The English have their gins, Mexicans have tequila, and the United States their bourbon. But what about Norway? Our national spirit is of course... aquavit! This "water of life" is not only limited to Norway but also...
Cider production; a century old tradition revived and alive in Norway
Cider production has a long history and tradition in Norway, especially in the regions of Hardanger and Sogn. Documentation of growing fruit has been found dating back to the 13th century. It was the Cistercian monks who first planted apple trees in the region. In...
Announcing first ever vegan tour of Norway in partnership with Up Norway!
Words can't describe how thrilled I am to announce this incredibly well designed, exciting and expertly organized first ever vegan tour of Norway! This has been a dream of mine for quite some time, and I finally found a partner I am so elated to be collaborating...
