

FATTIGMAND BACKELS
This recipe is quite the throwback as it dates pre 1984 and was written by my grandmother Lillian. She passed in 1984 which is the only way I have any idea how old this is. I have seen a number of different versions of this recipe over the years, but decided to stick to my grandmother's simple recipe and simple design in an effort to keep it as traditional to my family as possible. I have included a number of optional add ons or design changes that are available too in case a


KRUMKAKE
With fall approaching I thought it would be a good time to start sharing some of my favorite family cookie recipes! Many Norwegian-American homes serve Norwegian cookies at Christmas, but my family serves them at virtually all get togethers which includes Thanksgiving! If you were to ask me which Norwegian treat is my favorite my answer will likely just be whatever I have had most recently, so in this case it is krumkake! This cookie is very delicate both in how you eat it an


STRAWBERRY MUFFINS WITH ROSEMARY
Strawberry and rosemary make a fabulous match. Take advantage of this combo if you're planning to have company crashing at your home this summer because they are delicious together. I added a little frosting on top when I made these myself just because if I was going for something so indulgent I wanted to take it all the way. Why not?! I was obsessed with these once I made them... eating then at all times of day. As friends and family taste tested them they would take the