Risgrøt (Norwegian Rice Porridge)
Risgrøt, or risengrynsgrøt as they call it in my part of Norway, is a simple rice porridge made typically of short grain rice, short grain rice, salt and perhaps a little cream. Served with a generous sprinkle of sugar and cinnamon with a big dollop of butter placed...
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...
10 Things You May Not Know About Norwegian Waffles
If you are a fan of Norwegian waffles, you know that they are heart shaped, thinner and softer than the American version. We also don’t eat waffles for breakfast, rather we enjoy them with a strong cup of black coffee in the afternoon or evening, preferably in...
Forget about the prom; here’s how Norwegians celebrate the end of high school
Today’s blog post was inspired by my niece Synne, who is graduating high school this month and is pictured in the feature image (she is the lovely young woman on the very left). Seeing her photos made me reminisce back to when I was celebrating finishing school...
