Sandra Jaeger is the lucky winner of last week’s giveaway, and this week she’ll be picking up her prize of one 12-ounce tin of my Triple Nut Spicy Chex mix. Congratulations, Sandra – I cannot wait to sprinkle you with some SarahBakes joy!
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Yes, there is a Santa Claus. His Name is Julenissen.
Do you know what a Julenissen is? I first heard this term in the summer of 2012, when Tony, Gio (hubby and son) and I spent the summer traveling around North Dakota. Even though I’m a lifelong North Dakotan and world traveler, up until that time I’d never taken the time to explore much of my home state beyond Fargo. Read More
Celebrate a Norwegian Christmas with Rosettes & More
My beloved grandfather, Don Mathison, was a proud Norwegian-American and as a child our family Christmas feasts showcased traditional specialties like lefse and pickled herring, as well as sweet pastries made by my mom, like krumkake and rosettes.
With much of my life overrun by all things Italian these days – men, pasta, pride – the holidays present a welcome opportunity for me to celebrate my Norwegian heritage in the best way I know – through food. Read More