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Category Archives: Foods
Lutefisk, Anyone?
So, what are you having for Christmas dinner? Did you ever have lutefisk, that lye-soaked cod with which Norwegian-Americans have a love/hate relationship? Or as my mother-in-law loved to say, “the piece of cod that surpasses all understanding”? I was thinking … Continue reading
The Butter vs. Oleo Battles
Do you remember anything about the butter vs. oleo “battles” in Wisconsin? Do you recall any episodes on this subject in your own home as you were growing up? Wisconsin’s license plates still have the words, “America’s Dairyland,” and they … Continue reading
Posted in Farming, Foods, Uncategorized
Tagged America's Dairyland, butter vs. oleo, cheese production, oleomargarine, W. D. Hoard
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A Toast to Gina
Before the days of summer depart and the dandelions give up their attempt to overwhelm us, I offer this brief post as a remembrance of Gina, grandmother to us Borreson cousins. Mary and I have been enjoying the second of two … Continue reading
Nordic Fest Reunion
While some of my cousins (spouses and children too) spent two or three days immersed in all things Norwegian at Decorah’s Nordic Fest, Mary and I were able to be there only Friday. But I know we included the right event … Continue reading
Posted in Foods, Gina Estensen, Holidays, Recreation
Tagged Nordic Fest, quilting, reunion, sugar cookies
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In Gina’s Kitchen
Just about anything that I might know about Gina’s kitchen has come from you who have commented to this blog. So, thank you! Since the information about foods in the family has arrived in bits and pieces, I went back through … Continue reading
