Norway is a culturally rich country, covered in snow the majority of the year, filled with mountainous terrain, and populated by sincere people. With this book, you too can enjoy all of Norway's finest traditional foods. With more than 300 recipes gathered from throughout Norway, this Authentic Norwegian Cooking is easy to use, includes recipes for every occasion, provides the history of the dishes, and includes a complete index and recipe titles in English and Norwegian. Included among full-color photographs are the recipes for delectable dishes, such as: - Pickled mackerel - Marinated salmon - Stuffed cabbage leaves - Lamb roll - Bergen pretzels - Spinach pie - Rhubarb soup - Thick rice pancakes - Sweet cardamom bread - Marzipan cake - And more! Astrid Karlsen Scott a native of Norway, is internationally known for her books on Norwegian culture. Her award-winning video, Christmas in Norway, has been shown on television in the United States and in Europe. She is also president of Nordic Adventure, a company dedicated to the promotion of Norwegian culture. She and her husband, Melvin McCabe Scott, Jr., live in Olympia, Washington.