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A few years ago, I decided to introduce the younger generation of our family to more of the old Norwegian Christmas cookies. Some of my family’s favorite Norwegian Christmas cookies ended up be ...

Cardamom is a spice with which many people are unfamiliar. We all know the ginger and cinnamon often used during the holidays, but cardamom? Yes, Cardamom is the featured spice in several popular Nor ...

Many Norwegian cookies, pastries and cakes are basically very buttery with perhaps a hint of almond or cardamon. Just as the Germans added diversity in the local farm communities when they first immi ...

It snowed yesterday, the wind is blowing in Southeast Minnesota, and the local radio station has switched to its all-Christmas music schedule until after Christmas. All of these are sure signs that C ...

As spring arrives in full force, the tulips and daffodils are popping up and getting ready to burst into bloom. This time of year I fondly reminisce about the thousands of tulips as they fully displa ...

Looking for unique and refreshing summer recipes? Lingonberries, a slightly tart fruit popular in Nordic countries, are the perfect ingredient for creating delicious lingonberry recipes, from drinks ...

It’s always fun to have a little something special when guests visit for the holidays. Both of these recipes make a Christmas brunch just a bit more special. The Belgian Liège Waffles ha ...

Minnesota is now in full state fair mode; the county fairs are quickly wrapping up and sights are now set on the state fair. One of the things Minnesotans anticipate most are the fair foods. Often th ...

Kransekake, Norway’s beloved almond ring cake, is a festive favorite for weddings, holidays, and family gatherings. Learn how to bake and decorate this iconic dessert from scratch with our step ...

Every culture has its own traditions at Christmastime. Anticipating the coming of Christmas played a big role in the traditions of Christmas in our German/Norwegian farming community. One of the firs ...

Cardamom has become a favorite spice at our house; after making cookies with cardamom, I had a good supply of cardamom and a new love for it. Apparently, the same holds true for many Norwegians. When ...

Norsland Lefse has made and sold lefse to local residents in Rushford for many years. For nearly as long, they have provided the lefse for a cherished annual event: the Rushford Lutheran Church Cod F ...