Rolled roasts are common in Norway. Pork and beef are regular rolled roasts, reindeer and moose can be found especially when in season, and it is rare to see rolled roast lamb. I have yet to see a roast on-the-bone – shoulder or leg. In fact, all the roasts I see in Norway, except for [...]
I’m sure every community has one, a society of woman made up from the older generation who take it upon themselves to make the unwritten rules of society. In joining the society, you commit to adide by these rule, looking down on everyone else who doesn’t. If you break a rule you are ostrasized by [...]
When you live in Norway, Norwegian is not the only language you have to learn. You also live with Nynorsk and Sami and even Danish, Swedish and Finnish. English is also a prominent language in Norway and can help you get around but being familiar with the Nordic languages can help you with even the [...]
From the west, a wall of stone Saints and Prophets will confront you. All sides of the Cathedral are very textured and deserve a long walk around. You’ll see gargoyles and gothic arches, thick wooden doors with rusty floral art and Anglo-Norman/Romanesque bits and pieces ‘stuck on’ that intensifies your ground view. However, the outside of Nidaros Cathedral is even more intriguing when you know the history.
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Knowing what will keep your baby warm in Norway is common knowledge passed down from mother to mother…
Pølse is THE fast food of Norway. When the grilled pølse was first introduced to Norway in the 50s it was eaten naked – without bread.
Many English words actually come from old Norse language – brought by Vikings to England in medieval times. Here are some words you have probably uttered without realising you are speaking Norwegian!
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Aursfjord is a branch of Malangen Fjord in Balsfjord.