A local chef’s view on how expats can support our local producers
Recently, I had the pleasure of attending Rogaland’s ‘Taste of Norway’ competition, an annual competition which sees producers from a variety of food categories – land, sea, finished product – be judged first in their counties, then the country. Rogaland is one of Norway’s most important agricultural areas, so we’re really lucky to have lots...
Culture Shock Norway : Food and Drinks
This is the first of a series which takes a look at the cultural differences you may experience when living in Norway. Food Norwegians tend to eat one warm meal a day (middag) and have bread with pålegg for breakfast(frokost), lunch (lunsj) and supper (kveldsmat). What is pålegg, I hear you ask? It is basically...
Getting Back to the Roots! Norwegian Root vegetables and what to do with them
Kålrabi, also kålrot, rutabaga, Swede turnip, or yellow turnip, is an incredible healthy and delicious vegetable that is often passed by because people aren't familiar with it. Tips on buying kålrabi, ways to eat it, recipes, and how Norwegians use it.
