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Cardamom is a spice with which many people are unfamiliar. We all know the ginger and cinnamon often used during the holidays, but cardamom? Yes, Cardamom is the featured spice in several popular N … Read More

A few years ago, I decided to introduce the younger generation of our family to more of the old Norwegian Christmas cookies. Some of my family’s favorite Norwegian Christmas cookies ended up being … Read More

It snowed yesterday, the wind is blowing in Southeast Minnesota, and the local radio station has switched to its all-Christmas music schedule until after Christmas. All of these are sure signs that Ch … Read More

Norsland Lefse was established in the early 1980s by Merlin Hoiness, starting as a modest venture at his kitchen table with his wife. Their initial goal was to introduce lefse, a Norwegian thin, torti … Read More

Lefse is a traditional Norwegian flatbread that has been enjoyed for generations. It is made from potatoes, flour, salt and oil, and is typically rolled into thin circles and cooked on a hot griddle. … Read More

Uffda Chips originated from our desire to repurpose lefse that didn't meet our standards for sale, due to imperfections such as holes or irregular shapes. We sliced it, fried it into chips, and s … Read More

There has been quite a stir lately about the relocation and expansion of the Norsland Lefse factory. It was interesting to learn that the lefse rolling machines being used were designed and fabricate … Read More