The Family Table: Norwegian Pancakes, a Treat for National Day and Beyond
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Submitted by Charlotte Christiansen McDonald, Salt Lake City, Utah
As the fourth child of first-generation, American-born Norwegians, my siblings and I do a lot of celebrating with traditional Norwegian foods from both southern and northern Norway, especially during Christmas: lutefisk and boiled potatoes, salmon, rice cream, and a variety of cookies.
The most beloved food, often made by all four generations my grandparents, my parents, myself, and my children (and now even my grandchildren are learning) is served at breakfast, though it has been known to also be eaten at dinner, at snack time, or as a dessert. What is this delicious treat? Norwegian pancakes!