Clog Blog: Ingebretsen’s & Sven Celebrate 50th Birthdays

New custom Scandinavian Clogs made for Ingebretsen’s by Sven Clogs! Shop here When brainstorming for ways to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Ingebretsen’s gift shop this year, two employees brought up a favorite, local Minnesotan company, Sven Clogs. They came up with a plan to approach Sven about making a custom pair of Scandinavian… More Clog Blog: Ingebretsen’s & Sven Celebrate 50th Birthdays

Curried Fish Balls

I’ve heard numerous people, including Nordic chef Magnus Nilsson, speak about fish balls being a beloved comfort food from childhood onwards. I didn’t make the acquaintance of fish balls until I was an adult. During a particularly hectic period of my life,  I discovered I could come home from one job, eat fish balls from the… More Curried Fish Balls

Nettles – A Food for Feast and Famine

Nettles are disliked by gardeners and hikers, but appreciated in cuisines throughout the Northern hemisphere as a source of cheap, nutritious fare. Many people associate the green with foods eaten during famines and economic downturns, but its image is on the rise. Anne Gillespie Lewis, food writer and author of The Ingebretsen’s Saga, points out… More Nettles – A Food for Feast and Famine