In Norway, we have a few public holidays during the spring months. This means a couple of long weekends off and sometimes some good weather. We decided on a weekend trip to the South of Norway, staying in Arendal and doing a day trip to an Art museum in Kristiansand (https://www.kunstsilo.no/) A walkaround along the…
I have been baking with almond flour for a while. However recently I came across a post using tahini and almond flour which sounded like a great idea. My brother just brought us a bottle of maple syrup from Canada so this recipe was perfect. Beats most store bought cookies and they are healthy and…
My husband and I enjoy chili crisp with gyoza, dim sum and noodles. Normally, we have bought this at the Asian store. However, some brands can be quite sweet. Last year, I had the opportunity to learn to make chili crisp with my son. It was a fun experience understanding the process for this condiment.…
Palak paneer is a common vegetarian dishes at most North Indian restaurants. Over the last years, this has become one of my go to dishes when eating out since it gives me a good combo of veg and protein. Note! This recipe does not include making the paneer. I buy this at the local Indian…
As I mentioned in my last post, I have just completed my NGS and the search for a possible targeted treatment has started. The Norwegian Cancer Society (https://kreftforeningen.no/) supports cancer patients and research and innovation in cancer treatments. This year the focus is on the need for NGS testing to enable earlier targeted treatments for…
When I was first diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021, I went through a battery of tests including CT scans, blood tests, bronchoscopy and biopsy. A few weeks later I was told that the tests had not identified any known biomarker or mutation however since my PD-L1 levels were relatively high, my oncologist recommended immunotherapy…
This is an Indian version of Baba ghanoush. It is made with grilled eggplant or brinjal and spices. A great side dish that can be served with roti or rice. I like to make a big portion, so we have leftovers. My son recently asked me for the recipe. It was a good reason to…
This weekend marked the end of January and some of the coldest days, this winter. It is also a month since our grandson was born. It is an indescribable joy watching and holding him, babysitting or ‘praming’ in town. January was also another month of chemo for me. My recent blood tests show that the…
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