StartFragment This post is extra special to me because I not only used my Grandmother Lillian's recipe, but I also used my Great-Grandmother Dora Jacobson's (Lillian's mother) rosette irons that were passed to my mother Connie and then to me. In speaking with my mother, she isn't sure if they were originally owned by Dora or by Dora's mother (my Great-Great Grandmother). They are at least 50+ years old and when purchased they cost $1.25 which is shown in the photo below sinc

Potato Lefse is a Norwegian specialty, especially during Christmas, but also served during the year for special occasions. A simple recipe with few ingredients, but it takes a little practice to roll them out very thin and some muscles to rice the potatoes. So be ready to feel a little burn in your biceps! StartFragmentStartFragmentRECIPE 5 c riced Idaho Russet potatoes, packed 1/2 c melted butter 3 T powdered sugar 2 c flour 1/2 t salt 1 Butter Stick for Serving White or B

This post is all about a major influence in who I am today. Nordic Fest is a city-wide celebration in my hometown of Decorah, IA and just celebrated its 50th anniversary this past year! A dear friend of mine Dawn Svenson Holland is the author and researcher of this comprehensive history on what makes Decorah such a special place for locals and visitors from around the world including the Norwegian Royal Family! Really I am not joking, the royal family has visited Decorah ma