Princess Leonore 1 year

The Swedish court has released new pictures of the 1 year old. Foto Brigitte Grenfeldt, Kungahuset.se / Brigitte Grenfeldt, The Royal Court, Sweden

The Hardanger bunad and the Norwegian royals

The Hardanger bunad is probably the national costume that has the longest association with the Norwegian royal family. Princess Maud of Wales received a costume as a present from the city of Bergen in 1893, when she visited the area. The photograph was later turned into postcards. (An article in Bergens Tidende from 1906 says that… Continue reading The Hardanger bunad and the Norwegian royals

Goals for February

In February I will… Order tickets to visit Oslo. Play in the KVSC Trivia Weekend. 50 hours of trivia. Playing from Norway, on Minnesota time. Go on more hikes. (Possibly walk to work depending on shape and weather.) Reschedule with friends who were invited to the tea party – and set up new times to meet.… Continue reading Goals for February

Creamy porridge with apple, raisins and orange juice compote

A new year, new food promises. This porridge from BBC Good Food is incredibly creamy – it actually feels a bit like rice porridge, but it is oats- and the compote on top brings it all together. The recipe gives two servings, and two big servings at that. From experience: I put one in the… Continue reading Creamy porridge with apple, raisins and orange juice compote