These are (just a small pick) of the first cloudberries of the season from our farm. This year the weather has been sluggish – wet and cloudy – so crops and the vegetation are producing a small yield late in the Summer. But we should still mange to get at least a few buckets from our own cloudberry field. Not many Norwegian farmers can beat that!
Towards the water in a beautiful pocket of leafy oak trees is the Byneset Church.
Reindeer herding is more than just an occupation, it is a way of life and an integral part of the Sami culture and identity.
In Norway, there are still Lefse recipes around from the 1630s! This is supposedly the traditional and original Hardanger recipe used:
On any celebration table in Norway you can always find a Norwegian layer cake (bløtkake). What better way to celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day than with fresh cream, wild berries and a little bit of sponge in between.
A popular Summer activity in Norway is kayaking. The coast of Norway is dotted with thousands of little islands making the perfect conditions for a smooth paddle.
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Wow, I just discovered cloud berries this last year (I live in Sitka, Alaska) and now I am seeing them all over the place, do you have any recipes you like to use the berries in?
P.S. I found your blog through a search as I am planning a visit to Norway this coming August!!! I am finding some GREAT ideas- thanks for posting!!