Cloudberries, known as multebær, begin popping up through the moist terrain around mid-summer. They are truly a treasure to…
September 9, 2019
In moments of indecisiveness, inspiration can come unexpectedly. Sometimes, it just takes a good friend and a simple conversation…
May 12, 2019
Fleskepannekaker takes the humble Norwegian pancake to the next level and turns it into a full meal. In other…
February 23, 2019
The smell of eggy batter cooking atop a skillet is almost unmistakable. It draws you in as it evokes…
February 22, 2019
Not long after we moved to Norway, I was served kaffegraut “coffee porridge” at the Rollag Station Kafe in…
February 5, 2019
The snow continues its graceful decent from above – large flakes producing a thick, white blanket as far as…
December 21, 2018
Brune pinner directly translates to “brown sticks” – a direct reference to their appearance, but an understatement in terms…
December 17, 2018
“Lefse uten gomme er som grøt uten salt”. (Lefse wthout gomme is like porridge without salt) Gomme goes by…
December 6, 2018
There is an intense ruggedness at this time of year when autumn is holding on tightly before winter sweeps…
November 27, 2018
Orchards have this incredible presence and sense of wonderment that draws you in and envelops you as you gaze…
September 12, 2018
The slender tree branches, laden with luscious, dark sour cherries, seemed in dire need of relieving their seasonal burden.…
August 16, 2018
Rhubarb plants – with their ornate and statuesque figures – have long been sought after and used as garden…
June 12, 2018
Sponge cake baked with meringue and almonds becomes the centerpiece of this delightful layer cake filled with custard and…
May 2, 2018
Påske (Easter) is only a few weeks away and Norwegians are undoubtedly preparing for the days preluding påske and…
March 14, 2018
Winter came with a fierceness this year, unlike last year’s somewhat bleak and disappointing season where pockets of snow…
January 30, 2018
In the bright of the day, looking toward the bay, the water sparkles as the sun’s rays reflect off…
December 28, 2017
One of the great things about holiday baking is that everyone has their own traditions and favorites. Recipes which…
December 13, 2017
Smultringer is considered one of the seven Norwegian Christmas cookies (syv slag), with very interesting origins. Before smultringer, Norwegians…
December 9, 2017
This is the first part of my three-part series of autumn dishes featuring rutabaga. For me, these days have…
October 27, 2017
As we head into the last weeks of summer, it means final chances to use up the last of…
August 17, 2017
Daylight seems to never fade over the blooming fields as the sun’s warmth beats down. It’s the start of…
June 22, 2017
You know that moment when the rhubarb plant begins to bud in the late spring and there’s this anticipation…
June 2, 2017
Yay for May! And layer cakes! With 17 May (syttende mai) soon approaching, there is always a heightened sense…
May 10, 2017
A name can give away a lot. A name with a bold statement also has a lot to live…
April 13, 2017
There’s something quite alluring about making waffles. Golden batter poured over a hot, textured iron, quickly flowing into each…
March 24, 2017
Change is in the air. That time again when the sun stays a little longer each day and the…
February 24, 2017
Tropisk Aroma-Kake, or tropical aroma cake, conjures up an incredible scenery in the mind. Thoughts of palm trees and…
February 11, 2017
Some days, you just need to bake. Whatever the occasion, whatever the sky. My baking day turned into days.…
February 3, 2017
Wild strawberries. A camera & pen. Lots of brown cheese. This is my Norway.