Time has seriously flown by and I cannot believe Christmas is here! I am super excited to celebrate with my family. Our tradition is celebrating Christmas on the 24th of December. We watch tv all day, including “Journey to the Christmas Star“, “Three Wishes For Cinderella” which is dubbed to Norwegian and “From All of…
Archives for December 2013
Norwegian Cakemen Recipe
One of the most traditional Norwegian cookies, made with Ammonium Bicarbonate, or Hornsalt as its called in Norwegian, to make its unique taste. It’s a really simple cookie to make and it can be decorated as well. Originally they were made to look like men and women, but now you can use any type of cookie…
Norwegian Checkered Cookie Recipe
I find this is quite a funny recipe, in Norwegian it’s called German Slices (directly translated) and it is a checkered cookie with two squares of normal cookie dough and two squares with a chocolate version. It’s super fun to make! Ingredients 175 g butter 125 g sugar 1 egg 230 g flour 1 tsp…
Norwegian Oat Wafer Recipe
Another traditional Norwegian Christmas cookie, oat flarn, recipe on the blog today. This is actually a super easy recipe to make, the only problem is that you have to make sure to watch it in the oven as it burns easily (Id show you the photos but no…) Ingredients 100 g butter 4 dl big…
Serina Cookie Recipe
Serina cookies – a type of Norwegian butter cookies and a traditional Christmas treat in Norway. Its really easy to make and they are really delisious. Ingredients 250 g flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp vanilla sugar 150 g butter 1 egg 100 g sugar Directions Mix flour, baking powder and vanilla sugar in…
Coconut Macaroon Recipe
Today I am sharing my big sisters favorite Christmas treat, Coconut Macaroons. It’s a super easy recipe to make and great for anyone with allergies as they are dairy-free and gluten-free! Ingredients 6 egg whites 450 g icing sugar 450 g shredded coconut 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp vanilla sugar Instructions Whip the…
Apologies For My Readers..
I am writing quick post to apologise to my readers for being absent the last few days. Its been crazy busy with work now that Christmas is soon and people are buying presents (I work in a jewelry store) and my coworker got sick so I suddenly had three extra days of work and a…
Christmas Bread Recipe
Christmas bread is such a delicious and filling Christmas Treat. I prefer to eat it with just butter or butter and cheese, but I know some people who like it best with different kinds of jam. Traditionally its made with citron, but I have decided to not include it in my recipe because a) I don’t…
Norwegian Chocolate Covered Puffed Rice
This is my favorite Norwegian Christmas treat! I love its simple, delicious, lightness of a yummyness! Today I will share how to make this really easy Christmas treat. There are really few ingredients and almost everyone can make it. Ingredients 150 g hardened coconut oil 1 plate of light or medium chocolate 3 tbsp coffee…
New Years Resolutions Preparations
I have the problem. I am really tired almost all the time. Its exhausting! I want to start the new year with a fresh, clean slate. Therefore I am going to do some preparation before I start my new year resolutions. I will focus on my sleeping habits, eating habits and exercising habits. You will…