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!
Reindeer herding is more than just an occupation, it is a way of life and an integral part of the Sami culture and identity.
The sun never goes down during this season but the mountains to the East are so high that the sun still has to raise above them in the morning hours and an artificial dawn-effect wakes the city.
The Norwegian smålens goose, or smålsensgås, is a heritage breed of Norway. Our smålensgjess arrived on the farm in September 2011.
Reindeer is synonymous with Sami culture and life but the Norsemen have certainly cottoned onto the goodness of reindeer cuisine. This rustic meal is perfect for cold Winter nights and packs you with energy for the next day of playing in the snow.
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A traditional Advent Calendar is made with an orange and cloves.
Even in the peak of summer our mountains have touches of snow.
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!!