‘Lutefisk’ is traditional Norwegian Christmas food, and many people eat this dish right before and during Christmas. ‘Lutefisk is made from dried whitefish (normally cod in Norway, but ling is also used) prepared with lye in a sequence of particular… Read More ›
Culinary Surprises
Aass Beer – Tastes Better Than It Sounds
Norwegians are proud of their beer brewing traditions! Today, Aass is the only family owned brewery left in the country. There is a total ban on alcohol advertising in Norway, which is the reason why Aass has posted anything but… Read More ›
‘Smalahove’ – Salted and Dried Sheep’s Head
Smalahove (also called Smalehovud or Skjelte) is a Western Norwegian traditional dish made from a sheep’s head, originally eaten before Christmas. The name of the dish comes from the combination of the Norwegian words hove and smale. Hove is a dialectal… Read More ›
Moose is Food!
In Norway, many are hunting moose that is considered ideal for roasts and casseroles. Norway is a ‘hunting nation’, and here are some of the animals and birds we shoot and eat: Moose, deer, roe deer, hare, reindeer, grouse, duck,… Read More ›