Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” is not the most famous painting in the world. That honor, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, goes to the “ Mona Lisa.” I won’t argue with the editors of the venerable compendium. They have a 246-year history of studying such things very carefully. But “The Scream” is gaining greater recognition in… More Munch: “The Scream” Resonates Even More Today
By the early 1970s, the tiny Scandinavian and German grocery stores in my hometown (some housed in attached garages, which was very handy for neighborhood customers but probably a bit dubious from a food safety standpoint) had been put out of business by the chain stores. The rich ethnic spices and flavorings carried by these… More Cardamom: the backbone of northern European baking
This year’s Sámi Day at Ingebretsen’s will cap off what has been a landmark year for both the local Twin Cities Sámi community and the Sámi Siida of North America (SSNA) as well. Who are the Sámi? The Sámi are the indigenous people of Northern Europe – Sámi means “the people” and is a living… More Sámi Day at Ingebretsen’s