Norwegian Vocal C-Ds by Sissel

  Born in 1969, Sissel is a star in Norway due to her fantastic voice that truly sounds like the clear beautiful waterfalls seen in Norway.  Her voice is hard to describe.  I had a chance to first hear her singing when we were traveling in Norway about 10 years ago.  Our tour guide put the Sissel's Soria Moria CD on as we traveled the beautiful mountain roads and her voice was truly representive of the gorgeous surroundings.  The CD My Heart is done mostly in English and includes songs like "You Raise Me Up", "Ava Maria", and "Someone Like You".  A recent release is Nordisk Vindernott into Paradise as seen on PBS.  Lena and Ole's Gifts has a number of her C-Ds for $19.95 plus shipping of $2.00.  Call 414-745-4362 to order.

Butterscotch Peanut Butter Bars Recipe — no bake

One of my favorite recipes came from the kitchen of my Aunt Anna — it’s quick and easy and keeps your kitchen cool in the summer!

 

• Melt together over low heat 12 oz. of butterscotch chips, 1/2 cup butter & 1 cup smooth peanut butter & cool the mixture.
• Add 1 (6oz) pkg. of minature marshmallows (colored ones make it very pretty but white will do) and 1 cup of flaked coconut.
• Immediately pour into a 9 inch by 9 inch buttered pan and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
• Makes 16 bars (more or less) depending on how large you cut them.  
• Enjoy!

 

Norwegian Bunad Collection

The Norwegian Bunad Collection is made of authentically replicated regional costumes. Each figurine is sculptured by a master craftsman, cast in the finest materials and hand painted to preserve the smallest details. The Collection has been assembled in collaboration with, and recommended by, the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) Oslo, and the Folk & National Costume Council (Bunad og Folkedraktråder), Fagernes. Each freestanding figurine is approximately 7 inches tall. A number of the bunads are included in my log (see Bunad category).   In addition to those pictured, we have Fana (male and female), Rogaland (male and Female) Valdres, Vestfold, and Voss.  as well as many other bunad designs. Each of the figures are 7 inches tall and are $22.95 plus shipping. Call 414-745-4362at Lena and Ole's Gifts to order. These bunad figurines are no longer being produced so availability is limited — don’t wait to order.

Lena and Ole Joke #1

This first Lena & Ole joke posting comes from cousin, Howard – artist of our Lena & Ole.  Seems quite appropriate since our strawberries are starting to ripen!  Ole, who is quite elderly at this point in his life, is resting peacefully on the front porch of a nursing home in the country, when he sees a cloud of dust up the road. He watches a farmer approaching, with a wagon. "Good afternoon!" hollers out Ole. "Afternoon," says Sven. "Vhere you headed?" asks Ole. "Home to my farm." "Vhat do you have in da wagon?" Ole continued."Manure," said Sven. "Manure, eh? What do you do wit it?" "I spread it over my strawberries," Sven says matter-of-factly. "Vell," says Ole, "ya should come over here for lunch someday. Ve use whipped cream."