Norwegian Beet and “Herring” Salad

Norwegian Beet and “Herring” Salad

Breakfast

The time of the year has come yet again when Norwegians either flock to their cabins in the mountains or vacation homes by the sea, read crime novels, eat oranges and chocolates called kvikklunsj (think Kit Kat but 10 x better).  Many people take an entire week...
Norwegian Hvetestang with Vanilla Custard

Norwegian Hvetestang with Vanilla Custard

Baked Goods & Desserts

With the first day of spring officially here, I start thinking about foods that resembles sunshine.  In Norway, we celebrate the return of the sun after a long, dark winter and the northern lights are replaced by the midnight sun.  That doesn’t mean we...
Cinnamon-Sugar Kringle

Cinnamon-Sugar Kringle

Baked Goods & Desserts

*This blog post is an updated version of a previous blog post about kringler from 2014 but with a new recipe . Who has heard of kringle?  The kringle is a popular Scandinavian pastry here in the U.S. among those familiar with Nordic cuisine. Often times referred...