For those of you wanting to get your party on in honor of Norway's independence day I thought I would share a few great ways to celebrate Syttende Mai this week! No reason to miss out on the celebration just because we live in the US! Decorah, IA - Vesterheim's Syttende Mai Event - Wednesday, May 17, 2017 My home town of Decorah houses a gem called the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. Each year the museum hosts a Syttende Mai event jam packed with lots of fun activitie

If your mom is anything like mine, she has spent hours in the kitchen showcasing her love for the family through her cooking. With that in mind, why not repay the favor with these sweet little Scandinavian heart pancakes on Mother's Day! Gather the family around the table and celebrate mom and all she does each day throughout the year. Mother's Day in Norway is celebrated in February so really you could celebrate mom twice during the year! RECIPE 1 c four 2 T baking powder 2

Meet Paul and Nathan! These guys got the special honor of being my first guest interview on my blog. I've known Paul for many years having gone to high school with him and met his partner Nathan just recently. Paul and Nathan have an interesting approach to exploring the Norwegian heritage that is so deeply rooted in NE Iowa. They have worked together to restore old Norwegian log homes turning them into new spaces to enjoy themselves or rent to others. If you are interes