trolldom in the kitchen

Trolldom in the Kitchen
A Food Guide for Foreigners in Norway
by Melody Favish
NOK 250 (plus NOK 20 for postage and handling)

Author and AWC member, Melody Favish, offers a wealth of information on cooking Norwegian style in a well organized book that includes definitions, conversions, hints, and recipes. Arranged alphabetically by topic, Trolldom in the Kitchen covers everything from A  to Z.  Nestled amongst the factual information, are some interesting tidbits. For example, under Cardamom we find:

If Norway had a national spice, it would be Kardemomme. There's even a children's book with the spice in its name, Folk og Røvere i Kardemomme By by the late Thorbjørn Egner, which, loosely translated, reads People and Robbers in Cardamom Town. Use it in place of cinnamon in your next coffee cake for a Norwegian touch.

It also includes two very helpful appendices: How to Read Recipes and International Food Stores in the Oslo Area. There's also a Recipe Index at the back of the book (and her recipes are well-worth trying!).