Lilu loves pineapple so what better cake to make for her birthday than a pineapple upside-down cake. Farmor had never heard of a pineapple upside-down cake before so it was my turn to show off a bit of my culture. Sometimes cooking recipes from back home can be a bit tricky in Norway, especially cakes. [...]
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.
Norwegian houses are very charming with their wooden panels and slate roofing. It is typical for a house to be painted a strong colour such as red, blue or yellow, but white is the most popular.
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In Norway, there are still Lefse recipes around from the 1630s! This is supposedly the traditional and original Hardanger recipe used:
Nisse parties happen in many kindergartens, primary schools, church and community groups in Norway. They are a casual celebration of the julenisse (Christmas elf) tradition especially for children (but the big kids love them too).
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Is it hard to get a job in Norway?
Norwegians are starting to get adventurous with cooking on the barbie.