Semolina upma

Upma is a family favourite for a simple brunch, during the Christmas holidays. It works really well after days of heavy meals with pork ribs and sorpotel. Ingredients 1 cup ‘roasted’ semolina – coarse grain if available ( the fine semolina can be used but the upma becomes a bit more clumpy) 1 onion, finely…

Everything is Connected (‘Alt henger sammen med alt’)

Olaug Skobba, Øyvind Remme and myself were members of the special interest group for Business intellignce at the Norwegian computer society (Dataforeningen). This post is based on an article published in Mediaplanet, years ago. A Legacy of Connections Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Norwegian Prime Minister, famously said, “Everything is connected to everything.” Making good decisions…

Joining the work force in Norway

When my husband and I first moved to Oslo, we quickly realized that learning Norwegian was essential. Not only would it help us connect with the people around us, but it was also key to fully experiencing life here—whether that meant engaging in lunch breaks with colleagues or staying informed through the local news. So,…