“My mission is to let people know about Swedish knitting, “ says Wendy J. Johnson, knitting designer and instructor. Her patterns and classes at Ingebretsen’s have drawn attention to Lovikka, Sweden, population 61 and home to the world’s largest mitten (12 feet tall). Here, in 1892, Erika Aittamaa first created he signature mittens. Erika may… More Wendy J. Johnson: Celebrating Swedish Knitting Traditions
The kids are back in school; the State Fair is over; the sweatshirts are at the ready — and that means baking season is upon us. KRUMKAKE Krumkake (pronounced KROOM-ka-ka) means “bent cake” in Norwegian. Most people see it more as a cookie than a cake but everyone who tries it likes. Krumkake is a… More Krumkake and Kransekake: Hard to Say But Great To Eat
Football season has started and in Minnesota, generally, everyone is cheering for the Minnesota Vikings and hoping this is the year they will win the Super Bowl. Here is some background on the Scandinavian flavor of the Vikings. The Name On January 28, 1960 Minnesota was awarded the 14th expansion team for the National Football… More The Viking Heritage Behind The Minnesota Vikings