Norwegian letters, English keyboard - The Norwegian American
WEBMar 12, 2015 · The keys for the three extra Norwegian vowels, Å, Ø, and Æ, are to the right in the first two alphabet rows that are punctuation keys on the American and British English keyboards. Using a Norwegian keyboard is, of course, the easiest way to type special characters. Writing Norwegian on a computer is easiest if it has a Norwegian keyboard ...
Angelina Jordan - The Norwegian American
WEBMar 4, 2020 · Angelina Jordan. Published March 4, 2020 · Updated February 8, 2024. A unique talent wins the heart of milllions. Already at age 8, Angelina Jordan enchanted millions of Norwegian fans when she won the 2017 season of “Norway’s Got Talent.”. Eighty-nine percent of “America’s Got Talent: The …
Exploring the complex history of Swedish neutrality
WEBJun 30, 2021 · At the onset of World War II, both Sweden and Norway had declared neutrality. But that did not deter the Germans from storming Norway with multiple surprise strategic attacks. The result was defeat and five years of Nazi occupation for Norway, while Sweden retained its sovereignty. Having recently …
Viking Symbols “Stolen” by Racists - The Norwegian American
WEBNov 2, 2017 · Viking symbols “stolen” by racists. Published November 2, 2017 · Updated October 31, 2017. Hate groups and neo-Nazis abuse Norse symbols like the raven flag and Thor’s hammer. Jaan Calderon, director of the Ravens of Odin Viking Reenactment, wears a Viking Age helmet (with no horns!) with a raven flag behind him.
Scandinavian Almond Cake—simply a delight! - The Norwegian …
WEBOct 13, 2023 · INSTRUCTIONS. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour the cake pan or spray with nonstick baking spray. Place prepared pan on a rimmed baking sheet. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, egg, almond extract, and milk. Add flour mixture and whisk until mixed well.
Knekkebrød, a favorite Scandinavian staple - The Norwegian …
WEBOct 7, 2022 · 1. Whisk flours, oats, salt, sugar, and yeast together in a large bowl. Stir in milk and butter. Knead briefly in the bowl with your hands until the dough comes together (dough will be quite stiff and a bit sticky). Cover and let rise at room temperature for 1 hour. 2. Preheat oven to 375°.
Is farmed salmon safe and healthy? - The Norwegian American
WEBFeb 22, 2019 · Salmon is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. There is no difference in the nutritional value between farmed Atlantic and wild Atlantic or Pacific salmon. Salmon decrease the risk of heart disease. What is not controversial are the health benefits of eating salmon. The World Health Organization advises eating oily fish like ...
Bouvetøya, world’s most remote island - The Norwegian American
WEBMay 14, 2018 · Bouvet Island (Bouvetøya) is an uninhabited 19-square-mile sub-antarctic island. It’s the world’s most remote island, about 1,600 miles south of the coast of South Africa and 1,100 miles north of Antarctica. Named for French explorer and navigator Jean-Baptiste Charles Bouvet, who is credited with first sighting it in 1739, it remained in ...
Yule - Jul - The Norwegian American
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · Today the English word Yule and the Norwegian word jul are used in connection with celebrations of Christmas and its traditions, including the Julebukk (“Christmas goat”) of Scandinavia and the “Christmas Log” of English-speaking countries. This article originally appeared in the Dec. 3, 2021, issue of The Norwegian American.
Kingdom of the Vikings: The Rise and Fall of Norway
WEBApr 11, 2021 · The newly published book, Kingdom of the Vikings: The Rise and Fall of Norway by Simon Vincent, a Norwegian, tells the story of Norway’s ascent to power and influence in the Western World and its sudden and unfortunate descent into near obscurity as a viable nation at the very end of the medieval period. Vincent’s book, published in …