Hei hei, in this post I want to teach you how Norwegians make ribbe (pork belly) for Christmas. I’ll explain how you can get the right cut from a butcher, how you prepare the cut…
Want to join a boutique small group tour to Norway? I believe that the best way to explore Norway is with a small, like-minded group, led by a passionate local who know the hidden gems…
After guiding thousands of winter visitors through Norway, I’ve learned one thing: where you stay during juletid (Christmas time) shapes your entire Norwegian holiday experience. As your local friend in Norway, I want to share…
Oslo at Christmas is truly a festive place to be. There’s so much to see, do, and taste, and I’m here to share some of my favorite tips on how to make the most of…
A Norwegian matpakke is a traditional packed lunch commonly enjoyed by people of all ages in Norway. It is a simple and convenient way to bring a meal from home to school, work, or outdoor…
Take a bunch of Norwegian flags, traditional costumes (bunad), marching bands, the Royal Family, children parades and mix it with hot dogs, ice cream waffles, champagne breakfast, BBQ in a park and you’ll have the…
Norwegian waffles, known as “vafler” in Norwegian, is a beloved traditional food in Norway. They are typically thinner and crisper than Belgian or American-style waffles, and are mostly served as a sweet snack when having…
Fastelavn, this sort of strange day which is said to have been a heathen spring celebration (in February?), but later became a Christian celebration marking the beginning of the fast. Norwegians in general have only a…
Advent is a Christian religious festival which marks the coming of Christ. In Norway there are many traditions connected to Advent, and Norwegians have different ways to celebrate and cherish this time of the year.…
Christmas brings many joys, and one of them is the classic Norwegian Lutefisk dish. In Norway we tend to eat this dish in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Either by making it ourselves and…