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Brunost: The Legendary Norwegian Cheese That Isn’t a Cheese
Brunost, aka Geitost, aka Gjetost, aka Raudost. And those are just the Norwegian misnomers.
Remi A. Olsen
Nov 16, 2022
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May 2022
The Russ: The Scourge of Norway’s Constitution Day
Introducing the Russ and their year-long high-school graduation celebration. Also: Our first “letter to the editor!”
Remi A. Olsen
May 16, 2022
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Matpakka—The Omnipresent Norwegian Lunch
Packed lunch taken to the extreme.
Remi A. Olsen
May 3, 2022
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April 2022
Fiskeboller And Hvit Saus
Fish balls and white sauce, and the concept of husmannskost.
Remi A. Olsen
Apr 5, 2022
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March 2022
Brun Saus And Kjøttboller
And also potatoes in a can.
Remi A. Olsen
Mar 29, 2022
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Janteloven—The Laws of “Us” Vs. “You”
The Law of Jante is more of a guideline, but it’s deep-rooted.
Remi A. Olsen
Mar 22, 2022
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The Norwegian Waffle
And we’re talking both the baked goods and the idiosyncrasy of language.
Remi A. Olsen
Mar 9, 2022
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Kaffekos—The Foundation of Norwegian Society
If there is one thing Norwegians can agree on, it’s coffee.
Remi A. Olsen
Mar 1, 2022
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February 2022
Fastelavn
An annual Scandinavian tradition that may solely exist as an excuse to eat cream buns.
Remi A. Olsen
Feb 22, 2022
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January 2022
Lørdagspizzaen—The Saturday Pizza
How the Pizza Grandiosa conquered Norway.
Remi A. Olsen
Jan 17, 2022
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A Brief History of The Norwegian Charter Holiday
How all-inclusive trips to the Spanish islands became part of Norway’s soul.
Remi A. Olsen
Jan 10, 2022
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December 2021
Fredagstacoen—The Friday Taco
A meditation on the history and culture of tacos in Norway.
Remi A. Olsen
Dec 17, 2021
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