

Norwegian Christmas at Vesterheim
Recently I visited Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum in Decorah, IA for the Norwegian Christmas celebration. Believe it or not, even...


TWIN CITIES NORDIC HAPPY HOUR
If you're looking for a way to practice your Nordic language skills, but don't like the idea of going to class or having homework, this...


JUL CARDS
My family thinks I am crazy because I typically get my holiday cards out really early each year. In this case I got a head start so that...


BIG CANOE LUTEFISK SUPPER
Ahh... the Big Canoe Lutefisk Supper! Every year the church community comes together to raise funds by serving the smelliest fish around....


PRIZZELES
Are you looking for a way to delight your guests with sweetness and design at the same time? Scandinavia has your answer! Bake some...


SPICED PEAR BUNDT CAKE WITH HOMEMADE CARAMEL SAUCE
Mmmmm... with fall weather comes fall flavors and a long break until swimsuit season. With that in mind, I figured I would feature a...


BIRTHDAYS
October 17th was my birthday and I celebrated in a very special and Norwegian way. I made a bløtkake with lingonberry jam to share with...


CINNAMON BUN DAY - OCTOBER 4th
Yes! Really! Tomorrow is Cinnamon Bun/Roll day or as the Scandinavians call it Kanelbullens Dag. I was planning to post a recipe for a...


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...


KRUMKAKE
With fall approaching I thought it would be a good time to start sharing some of my favorite family cookie recipes! Many...