It’s been so hot in Bergen this summer that I haven’t felt much like baking lately. But earlier this week I invited some people over and wanted to serve them an easy sweet treat, so I opted for one of the quickest and most delicious cookies I know: mandelsnittar, or Swedish sliced almond cookies. I love making Swedish sliced cookies because they’re so fast and easy. You don’t even have to form the cookie dough into individual cookies. Instead you simply roll the dough into two long logs and then slice up the cookies when they’ve finished baking. I’ve also…
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Continue ReadingSpring is in full bloom in Bergen now and I was in the mood for a fresh and summery dessert, so I decided to make the easiest lemon cookie recipe I know. Citronsnittar, or Swedish lemon slices, are quick and easy cookies to make, especially as you don’t even need…
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Continue ReadingLast week I wanted to bake something sweet for a TV night with my friends and I didn’t have time to go to the grocery store, so I opted for a simple and oh so delicious favorite: kolasnittar, or Swedish butter cookies. They’re like the vanilla sugar version of another…
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Continue ReadingAs a child I was always so excited when my family would spend Christmas with my Norwegian Aunt Hege, because she made the best Christmas cookies. And she’s so much fun and I love her, of course. But also her Christmas cookies are amazing. And my second favorite cookies she…
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Continue ReadingMy Norwegian mother is an incredible cook and baker, so of course Christmas has always been filled with the most delicious Norwegian treats. And call me biased, but I really do think Norway has some of the best Christmas cookies! Norwegians typically bake seven types of cookies each Christmas, and…
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Continue ReadingProbably one of the most beloved Norwegian foods is our brunost, or brown cheese. Norwegians love to eat this sweet, fudgy cheese on top of bread or waffles, and we also use it for added flavor in stews and sauces. And brown cheese also happens to be delicious in white…
