The biggest culinary and food growth in Oslo over the years has to be in and around Grünerløkka. The array of foods, ingredients that stretch beyond the Nordic zone and quality of products has definitely influenced the menus of cafes and eating places. This also has given life to a variety of cuisines, making the area an exciting place to explore on days when you feel curious and want to get out … [Read more...]
Moods & Foods
A blog by Vicki Therese O'Neill.
I am an Australian, married to a Norwegian Diplomat, and have lived in many different countries as well as Norway. I am a keen home cook and have often scrummaged for fresh produce along streets and markets, adapted to seasonal offerings and experimented with local delicacies.
I now have the opportunity to explore Oslo and want to share my food finds and eating experiences to make us all excited about what’s out there.
It Is The Seasons
It has taken me a long time to get into the psyche of coping and adapting to the different seasons in Norway, particularly the long winters. It’s not only my mood that is affected, but the food also ebbs and flows in freshness and availability. Coming from Australia and landing in the northern reaches of Norway years ago was both a cultural shock and a steep learning curve figuring out the local … [Read more...]