On Syttende Mai, more people are turning to creative festdrakter made from curtains, tablecloths, and other reused textiles, ...

Few dishes capture the warmth and comfort of a Norwegian home kitchen quite like kjøttkaker. These hearty meat cakes — somewhere between a meatball and a patty — have long been a staple across Norway, ...

A modern twist on the Norwegian koldtbord, this smash bowl layers crispy roasted potatoes with cured ham, smoked salmon, eggs, spring vegetables, pickled red onions, and a tangy sour cream–mustard ...

A light, festive twist on classic bløtkake, this Syttende Mai layer cake pairs tender vanilla sponge with silky lemon cream, ...

Norwegian waffles become a Syttende Mai showpiece in this two‑way recipe: a savory version topped with smoked salmon and herb ...

A recovered anchor chain from the sunken German cruiser Blücher, now displayed at Vesterheim in Iowa, connects Norway’s 1940 ...