So, potato balls. How about them? Every district in Norway seem to have their own variation of these, including the name. And there are different condiments and drinks according to where you are in the country. Even to the point where someone wrote and published a book about it. My Dad’s cousins in Chicago (their parents… Continue reading Norwegian cooking: Komler
Category: Other bits
Beet, feta and pesto pie
I have been on a beet kick lately (thumb cutting aside). I guess it is because I really love the flavour of it, and for once I found it in store (ergo, I had to buy). But once I had the bag of beets in-house, I had to figure out what to do with it… Continue reading Beet, feta and pesto pie
Norwegian cooking: Gomme
A lot of the time, traditional Norwegian food does not look particularly appetizing. In many cases, it looks bland and boring. And other times, it sort of looks like a brain exploded. Which is why, if you’re throwing a Halloween bash or a gory themed party, this dish is perfect for the visual aspect. Gomme/Gome… Continue reading Norwegian cooking: Gomme
Mette-Marit on sick leave.
Mette-Marit’s neck disc prolapse has returned and she is currently on sick leave for two weeks. She will do some engagements, according to the Palace spokesperson – but anything involving travel is out. The official trip to Finland will be done by Haakon solo. Next week’s literary train ride to Northern Norway that was on… Continue reading Mette-Marit on sick leave.
Cinnamon snails
As I said with the raspberry slices – there are certain things I miss about Denmark. The Kanelsnegle – or cinnamon snail – is one of them. It is slightly more cake-y than a regular cinnamon bun, and usually dripping with icing. I tried to make my own. And failed. I tried my… Continue reading Cinnamon snails
Norwegian cooking: Russedessert
In my quest to explore the traditional Norwegian cuisine, the time had come to do Russedessert. Essentially, it is cordial mixed with water and semolina (and possibly also sugar) on the stovetop until it has congealed and then once it has cooled, it is whisked into a creamy pudding. The recipe was in my grandmother’s… Continue reading Norwegian cooking: Russedessert
Raspberry slice
Apart from the people, (and how flat it is, so you can easily bike anywhere) the thing I miss about Copenhagen most frequently, is how you can walk into a 7-11 and get rather decent pastry. Sure, it’s probably better at the local bakery or bakeshop, but the 7-11 is almost everywhere and open when… Continue reading Raspberry slice
Norwegian cooking: Caramel pudding
I have a memory of watching my grandmother making caramel pudding in our kitchen at home. It might have been either my confirmation or my sister’s christening – since she was making it at our place and not her own. But it would also frequently be among the staples for dessert at Sunday dinner at… Continue reading Norwegian cooking: Caramel pudding
Madeleine expecting
The Swedish court just announced on their webpage that Princess Madeleine and her husband Chris O’Neill are expecting their first child. The court has revealed that the estimated due date is early March 2014.