Charmed by autumn plums
In this edition of Taste of Norway, Christy Olsen Field offers a seasonal recipe for a Norwegian favorite, plommekake—plum cake.
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Grini Hjemmebakeri creates kransekake to your delight
Helicopter pilot Kate Günther Ellefsen took a career turn and opened Grini Hjemmebakeri, specializing in Norwegian kransekake.
Finding home, over and over
Painter Lois Tønnessen Andersen explores her heritage in a new series of paintings called “Finding Home,” “Å finne hjem.”
The Great Flu Epidemic of 1918
Deb Nelson Gourley of Astri my Astri publishing relates the story of her ancestors, who were ravaged by the flu epidemic of 1918.
Bringing tradition into the future
At the Ole Bull Academy in Voss, students from all over the world breathe new life into traditional Norwegian music …
There’s nothing like the real thing
Welcome to Norgesskolen, a total immersion language program held in beautiful Telemark each summer, with plans to reopen by summer 2021.
Musing on education and art
Dr. Mary Jo Thorsheim of Norway Art offers suggestions on how to integrate art into learning from home and discussed the artist Håkon Stenstadvold.
Seattle Kraken—no joken!
Seattle Kraken has chosen a name familiar to maritime types but perplexing to some. Read about the new hockey team and its mythical name.
COVID-19 must not permanently derail international student exchange
Håvard Sandvik of the Norway-America Association underlines the importance of international exchange, especially during the time of COVID-19.
Inside the Deichman
Visit the new Deichman Bjørvika library in Oslo with native Tove Andersson to find out what’s new in learning in an innovative open space.
