Norwegian letters, English keyboard - The Norwegian American
Mar 12, 2015 · The keys for the three extra Norwegian vowels, Å, Ø, and Æ, are to the right in the first two alphabet rows that are punctuation keys on the American and British English keyboards. Using a Norwegian keyboard is, of course, the easiest way to type special characters. Writing Norwegian on a computer is easiest if it has a Norwegian keyboard ...
Knekkebrød, a favorite Scandinavian staple - The Norwegian …
Oct 7, 2022 · 1. Whisk flours, oats, salt, sugar, and yeast together in a large bowl. Stir in milk and butter. Knead briefly in the bowl with your hands until the dough comes together (dough will be quite stiff and a bit sticky). Cover and let rise at room …
Viking Symbols “Stolen” by Racists - The Norwegian American
Nov 2, 2017 · Viking symbols “stolen” by racists. Published November 2, 2017 · Updated October 31, 2017. Hate groups and neo-Nazis abuse Norse symbols like the raven flag and Thor’s hammer. Jaan Calderon, director of the Ravens of Odin Viking Reenactment, wears a Viking Age helmet (with no horns!) with a raven flag behind him.
Scandinavian Almond Cake—simply a delight! - The Norwegian …
Oct 13, 2023 · INSTRUCTIONS. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour the cake pan or spray with nonstick baking spray. Place prepared pan on a rimmed baking sheet. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, egg, almond extract, and milk. Add flour mixture and whisk until mixed well.
Angelina Jordan - The Norwegian American
Mar 4, 2020 · Angelina Jordan. Published March 4, 2020 · Updated February 8, 2024. A unique talent wins the heart of milllions. Already at age 8, Angelina Jordan enchanted millions of Norwegian fans when she won the 2017 season of “Norway’s Got Talent.”. Eighty-nine percent of “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” viewers, voted for Norwegian ...
The Nordic Diet: Eat like your ancestors - The Norwegian American
Sep 5, 2016 · Conceived by a group of Nordic chefs in 2004, the manifesto called on Nordic chefs to focus on the pure, simple ingredients particular to their region and to reflect the changes of seasons in their meals. The staples of the Nordic Diet are oily fish (salmon, mackerel, herring); whole grains (rye, oats, and barley); vegetables (especially root ...
Exploring the complex history of Swedish neutrality
Jun 30, 2021 · At the onset of World War II, both Sweden and Norway had declared neutrality. But that did not deter the Germans from storming Norway with multiple surprise strategic attacks. The result was defeat and five years of Nazi occupation for Norway, while Sweden retained its sovereignty. Having recently watched the PBS mini-series Atlantic Crossing ...
The Princess and the President - The Norwegian American
Mar 27, 2015 · New Westminster, B.C. There was once a woman in a U.S. president’s life. But not just any woman: a Norwegian princess. The princess was Crown Princess Märtha of Norway, and the president was President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She and her husband, Crown Prince Olav, first met Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt when they visited the United States in ...
Nisse in Norway - The Norwegian American
Feb 8, 2024 · Nisse in Norway. Published December 17, 2020 · Updated February 8, 2024. From farm sprite to bringer of Christmas presents. A modern nisse couple as imagined by Norwegian artist Bodil Østmo-Sæter. The farm sprite, later known as nisse, has a long history in Norse tradition. The oldest witness is found in the 12th-century Saga of Olaf Trygvason.
The legacy of LEIF - The Norwegian American
Jun 4, 2024 · LORI ANN REINHALL Editor-in-chief The Norwegian American. For many, the historical figure of Leif Eriksson has taken on a near-mythic quality. Most of us know him as the Norse explorer who happened on the North American continent 500 years before Christopher Columbus; for Nordic peoples, he is seen as the father of the immigration to the New World; and for others, he is the ultimate symbol of ...