The spreads sat on a tray so they can easily be taken in and out of the fridge. There were the two Norwegian cheeses, yellow and brown, and two kinds of jam , strawberry and blackcurrant. At breakfast, in the morning, you may grab a slice of bread and hurriedly put something on it before rushing out the door. But while the food is the same, this evening breakfast is a completely different story. I like to take the bread and cut it twice before picking out four different toppings, one for each segment.
You really get to experiment this way: the cod roe goes well under cheese, but a slice of cucumber really lifts it. Kveldsmat is mostly a Nordic thing. The reason why Norway and its neighbor countries have this bonus meal at the end of the day is because dinner is traditionally eaten very early. While the meal has slid ever further into the afternoon over the past century, most people still eat relatively early by global standards, at 4 to 5 p.
All quotes in this article have been translated from the Norwegian. A quarter also said they wanted to avoid getting hungry at night, and equally as many reported doing it out of habit. An informal poll among Norwegian friends and family found the same patterns. Breakfast is a light affair often involving Norwegian rye bread cheese, jam and butter.
Muesli is also common. And coffee is a must. Heavy egg dishes are not the norm here. Brunost , a brown cheese like no other, is beloved in its uniqueness. Norway is not only surrounded by the sea, but its climate is such that it demands preservation. The short growing season and cold weather in Norway make it a necessity for survival.
Lefse might not be as common as it once was, but when it is made its served as a sweet and wholly delicious. They eat fish for breakfast, as we mentioned above. They serve it for lunch on open-faced sandwiches. The most prized being the cloudberry. Sweden makes a version of tubed caviar too. Although Norway is world-famous for its fish, Norwegians frequently eat meat at home when dining with their families.
Varieties include beef, pork, lamb and sheep as well as moose and reindeer. A side of Lingonberry jam completed the meaty meal. They eat them at Norwegian supermarkets, convenience stores and food halls at all hours of the day and night. They truly seem to love this fast food icon as much as Americans love hamburgers. Dahlbo welcomed us to his graffiti-covered kiosk as if we were old friends and prepared our order himself. Made with potato and flour, Lompe was the ideal vessel for our mid-afternoon guilty pleasure.
European blueberries. Motivated locals forage forests for berries, carting coveted fruit home for their eating and baking enjoyment. Shaped like hearts and served for dessert, Vafler are a simple yet tasty food in Norway thanks to toppings like chocolate, sugar and jam. Food travelers can eat waffles at cafes and food halls in most Norwegian cities. Add Brunost , camarel-like brown cheese featured above, for a true Norwegian Vaffel experience.
Depending on your sweet tooth level, you can also try Norwegian pancakes called Sveler for an afternoon pick-me-up. Cinnamon buns known as Kanelboller are easy to find in Norway. Perfect to eat along with a cup of specialty coffee see below , these sweet treats are prominently displayed at bakeries all over Norway. Some bakers add spices like cardamon or ingredients like chocolate to Kanelboller , but classic Kanelboller get their flavor from cinnamon.
Readers who have traveled within Scandinavia will find Kanelboller similar to K anelbullar in Sweden and Korvapuusti in Finland. Krumkake is a great option for those tired of Kanelboller if such a thing can happen. Also found in Norwegian bakeries, Krumcakes are rolled cakes filled with whipped cream. Mondelez owns Cadbury as well as Freia, the name on the colorful Kvikk Lunsj package.
Norwegian chocolatier Freia introduced the four-fingered wafer bar back in Decades of marketing Kvikk Lunsj bars to skiers and hikers have turned the chocolate treat into a national treasure.
As for us, we like the crunchy, chocolate bar for what it is — a quick snack on the go. Click here to decide for yourself. Salty licorice is an acquired taste that some people never acquire.
For the unfamiliar, salty licorice gets its intense flavor from ammonium chloride. Licorice lovers can buy Salt Lakris in different shapes like fish and coins at Norwegian convenience stores and candy shops. But those like us who do will want to stock up on the addictive confectionary. Scandinavians have a thing for coffee as we previously discovered on trips to Stockholm and Helsinki. Norway is no exception to this rule.
Trailing only Finland in terms of per-capita coffee consumption, Norway is a leader when it comes to third wave coffee.
Specialty coffee fans will find cafes in cities throughout Norway as we did in Oslo, Stavanger and Kristiansand. With an emphasis on quality over quantity, these cafes easily satisfy discerning coffee connoisseurs like us.
Though higher priced than commodity coffee, specialty coffee may be one of the best value purchases in Norway. After you eat the dozen foods recommended above, try the following Norwegian dishes to expand both your horizons and waistline:. Be sure to also try Akevitt , distilled Scandinavian liquor, to complete your Norway food explorations.
Norwegians have been drinking this potent potable since the 16th century! Watch our YouTube video and discover Norwegian food along with us. The married Food and Travel content creators live in Lisbon, Portugal.
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You can get it in every grocery store, gas station, bakery, deli or any other place that sells baked goods. This looks great! Is there any source for buying an assortment of foods from Norway?
Something like a sampler box for a family.
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