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Kveldsmat-a before bed-time snack Posted by kari on Nov 23, 2008
Kveldsmat literally means “evening food.” How many of you eat a late night snack soon before you fall asleep? For me it all depends on what time I ate dinner (middag) and how substantial it was. I ask myself, “Er jeg mett eller sulten?” (am I full or hungry?) It’s not a habit for me…
Am I Norwegian-American or just American? Posted by kari on Nov 21, 2008
There are several pockets of the United States that are heavily populated with descendants of Norwegians. When someone asks me where my descendants are from, I say Norway (because literally all of my great-grandparents except one are from Norway and without them, my existence would be impossible). However, I don’t say that I am Norwegian. Years ago before…
Kaffetime Posted by kari on Nov 13, 2008
At first glance, an English speaker would think kaffetime means coffee time. In a way, this is what Norwegians mean when they say kaffetime. However, literally translated, it means ‘coffee hour.’ You can say kaffetime or just kaffe and Norwegians will know what you mean. Growing up, I always had the impression that Americans were…
It’s not all blond hair and blue eyes Posted by kari on Nov 5, 2008
I come from a part of the country that is full of norsk heritage. I grew up in Northfield, MN, attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, and currently reside in Northfield, MN. St. Olaf College was founded by Norwegian immigrants for the purpose of educating Norwegians. Although St. Olaf prides itself on other things things…
Sunday Funday! Posted by kari on Oct 27, 2008
Happy Sunday alle sammen (everyone)! I had quite a Norwegian-like Sunday. I slept in late, did not attend church, and my first meal of the day was around 1pm-a large piece of hearty sausage lasagna, followed by a delicious dessert of warm apple crisp (made with crisp apples from the orchard nearby). After lunch, my…