According to Norwegian tradition, the mild period that occurs in the weeks before Christmas is called “Kakelinna”. It has close relations to the St. Thomas Mass on 21 December. This day is in memory of the Apostle Thomas, who was… Read More ›
Culinary Surprises
Seven Types of Christmas Cakes: “Fattigmann”
If you think Fattigmann (English: Poor Man) is for the poor, think again. With ingredients like cream, egg yolks and cognac, it should perhaps be called Rich Man. This is a popular Norwegian Christmas cake which requires some work effort…. Read More ›
Thrush (Kramsfugl) in Beer
“Kramsfugl” is a common Norwegian term for thrush and starlings, and are shot with a shotgun or caught in a bird snare. In the old days, Kramsfugl was considered both a tasty and inexpensive everyday diet. Until the Second World… Read More ›
Fried ‘Klippfisk’ with Dip
Deep fried ‘klippfisk’ (dried and salted cod) are excellent as tapas. Invite some good friends – and serve these delicious mouthfuls with salsa, aioli or another dip. Read more about klippfisk here Ingredients (serves 4) 1.4 pounds dried and salted… Read More ›
Mack – the World’s Northernmost Brewery
The brewery’s own Ølhallen Pub in Tromsø Mack Brewery (Norwegian: Mack Bryggeri) is a brewery located in Tromsø, Norway at 69°40′58″ North. It is also considered the world’s northernmost brewery and coca cola factory. Mack is a relatively small… Read More ›
Apples, Apples and Apples – 3 simple recipes
Norwegian apples are world-known for their delicious flavor and nutrition. October 17th is Norway’s national apple day, and we celebrate the apple season by presenting some delicious recipes. Did you know that archeologists discovered 54 well-preserved apples in the excavation… Read More ›
Sauna Smoked Specialities from Brattlia Eco-farm
In Namdalseid municipality, in the middle of Norway, the beautiful farm of Brattlia is locted. Here, Lars Østring and Oddveig Ressem run ecological dairy production and small-scale production of sauna smoked meat from free-range lambs, cattle and pigs. Brattlia has… Read More ›
Grandma’s Best Rowanberry Jelly
Adding a spoon of rowanberry jelly to your dinner makes an exclusive meal. Oh no, not the one you buy in the store, but homemade of course. Here is a very simple recipe for homemade rowanberry jelly that tastes heavenly!… Read More ›
Wine From Hell?
Sigurd Wongraven is probably best known as lead vocalist in Satyricon, one of the world’s leading Black Metal bands. But did you know that this man has a passionate interest in wine? In 2010, Wongraven launched his first wines. Since… Read More ›
‘Self-Caught’ Blueberries with Homemade Vanilla Cream
Finally, the blueberry season has arrived and Norwegian forests are covered with these delicious blue friends! European blueberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) are rich on anti-oxidants, vitamin C, iron and magnesium. They are suitable for making marmalade and jelly, but are also… Read More ›
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