When you have your last appointments with your midwife before you give birth she will ask you if you want to join a ‘mother’s group’. (Although sometimes the language barrier gets in the way and you don’t realise what you’ve signed up to until you arrive at the appointment.) Mother’s group is just a group [...]
As an Outlander, you might not have the ‘inside’ knowledge of what to buy and what not to buy for your baby’s nursery. This information in Norway is usually past down from mothers, discussed in mothers groups or even posted on mother and parenting blogs – however, some of us don’t have the luxury of [...]
An ultrasound examination has become a regular part of prenatal check-ups. In Norway it is standard to have one around your 18th week of pregnancy. During the examination the doctor will check the size of the baby’s head, legs, spine, etc, and also check organs such as the heart and stomach. You will likely be [...]
The bunad is a traditional Norwegian costume worn by both men and women. It can either come from established rural traditions or have a more modern design inspired by historical patterns and cuts.
Many Norwegians know what they are doing when they pick wild mushrooms. This knowledge is passed down the family during mushroom hunting trips. The hard-core mushroom hunters go into the mountain wilderness for days to get the best finds.
By our favourite jetty is the cutest little boat shed. We often have picnics there in Summer. It’s nice to just drop by our favourite places in Winter to see how very different but very beautiful everything still is.
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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:
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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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.
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