Carstens Smith, Author at Ingebretsen's Nordic Marketplace

Marinated Beet Salad – An anniversary gift to Ingebretsen’s from The Norwegian Restaurant

February 7, 2022

“Congratulations to Ingebretsen’s on 100 years of incredible education, outreach, and dedication to your community. Skål from your friends at The Norwegian Restaurant in Rockford, Illinois!” And as an anniversary present, The Norwegian has shared their recipe for Scandinavian marinated beet salad with blue cheese. (A printable .pdf version of the recipe is at the end of… More Marinated Beet Salad – An anniversary gift to Ingebretsen’s from The Norwegian Restaurant

January Sunshine: Orange Saffron Muffins

January 24, 2022

Oranges and saffron. Their flavors and color warm winter’s crisp aesthetic. Saffron gives a warm glow to Swedish baked goods and is best known for its use in Lucia buns. Citrus is at its peak during our coldest months – a pleasant gift of vitamin C when we need it most. Anne Gillespie-Lewis brought these… More January Sunshine: Orange Saffron Muffins

Sandwich Boards and a dash of Danish Viking Smoked Sea Salt

December 31, 2021

Sandwich boards are a mainstay in Nordic casual entertaining. In the last few years, they have become vogue, and under the label of “charcuterie,” they are now the darling of food magazines, blogs, and cooking shows. So, your grandparents were trendsetters. They just called it “a little lunch.” If you are new to the tradition,… More Sandwich Boards and a dash of Danish Viking Smoked Sea Salt