Relaxing holiday - Norwegian breakfast

Hey everyone, sorry I haven't posted in ages, the holiday has been so relaxing, but I've accumulated several posts to share with you. A quick, easy and absolutely delicious Norwegian dessert, a few other scrumptious recipes, ice cream and bacon wrapped hotdogs in Oslo, two mountain climbs, a walk over a famous bridge, a trip to the Norwegian folk museum, and a trip to Copenhagen which I just got back from.

Below is a picture of the usual breakfast table on the weekend since we've been in Norway. A variaty of topping for an open sandwich. One of my favourites, is scrambled eggs with chives, topped with smoked salmon. There is always orange juice on the table and coffee brewing in the kitchen. My boyfriend, Eirik's favourite toppings are usually lever postei (liver paté) or Norvega, a mild Norwegian cheese with a beautiful soft texture that melts in your mouth. The bread is always dark, full of grains, and freshly cut. There is usually a little plate with a few slices of capsicum and sometimes cucumber and tomato aswell. The brie is not a usual guest to the table, but was brought back from a recent drive to Sweden for grocery shopping.

Many Norwegians drive to the border of Norway and Sweden for cheap grocery shopping. The border is loaded with stores just for these customers. The few hours drive from Oslo is worth it for a carload of cheap groceries, candy or alcohol.

This afternoon I will be driving to Sweden with a few friends, not for the groceries but to stay in cabins on a camping site by a lake, until Sunday. And organised camping trip with a church we went to during the year I spent studying in Oslo. It's a great church, especially if you're in your twenties, as the majority of it's members are between 20 and 30. I've been told that it's a great trip with lots of activities, relaxing in the sun, and great food! So I'll give you an update when I get back :o)