Norwegian "Sunshine Sweet Rolls" to celebrate spring

Baked Goods & Desserts

With Easter fast approaching and the first day of spring just passed, my mind goes to foods that reminds me of the bright sunshine, and “solskinnsboller” definitely fits the season.  Decadent, fluffy cardamom buns with a “sun” in the middle of...

Root Veggie and Lentil Trio Stew from the Jazzy Vegetarian

Main Dishes

As a food blogger, I am always inspired to see what other bloggers are up to and what they create.  Laura Theodore, aka the Jazzy Vegetarian, is a talented vegan chef, cookbook author, radio host and actor I’ve loved to follow, from her award-winning PBS...

Tilslørte Bondepiker; veganizing and elevating a classic Norwegian dessert

Breakfast

I’ve been having so much fun transforming traditinal Norwegian dishes into plant based alternatives these past few years, and while some have not turned out the way I had hoped or envisioned (I have high standards), others come out so much better than I had ever...

Råkostsalat; a true Norwegian vegan dish

Culture & History, Main Dishes

Having just returned from a week in London, I definitely feel a tad heavier after too much restaurant food and wine.   The Brits sure like their share of booze and heavy food… I do try to eat as healthy as possible while I am on vacation, but I also subscribe to...

An Edible Holiday Wreath To Celebrate Advent

Baked Goods & Desserts, Breakfast, Culture & History, Main Dishes

The four weeks leading up to Christmas have always been my favorite, more so than the actual day of Christmas. The anticipation of the celebration to come with all its preparing; the baking, cooking, cleaning, decorating and holiday parties, is a very special time in...