The cheese grater
Any self-respecting Norwegian kitchen usually has three or four cheese graters! Yes, Norway may not be famous for its cheeses, but Norwegians sure love them! In fact, you'll see for yourself that supermarkets are stocking more and more French and foreign cheeses, such as Camembert, Brie and Roquefort. But the cheese most often found in a Norwegian fridge is undoubtedlyOriginal Norvegia from the historic Tine brand. It can be grated thinly onto a slice of bread with a cucumber slice for lunch (breakfast on the go), or indeed at any time of day.
A blueberry comb
Available in children's and adult sizes, they're sure to keep the whole family busy during the autumn picking season! This ingenious tool allows you to pick large quantities of blueberries in a very short time, but you'll need patience to clean up your harvest and remove the leaves and other unwanted elements one by one. Take care to use this comb with care, so as not to damage the rest of the plant.
Dried fish
The strange, generally wooden structures that can be seen scattered across the northern Norwegian landscape, especially in the Lofoten Islands, are nothing other than outdoor fish dryers. This age-old traditional method (dating back to the 11th century in Norway) preserves fish and provides it with protein, vitamins, iron and calcium throughout the year, especially when weather conditions are such that it would be too risky to go out to sea to fish. Fish fillets air-dried in this way are called stockfish, and the best-known is cod, which, once dried, takes on the name cod.
A poster with the Norwegian fish species
It's sure to find a place on a wall in your home, and will intrigue your guests with its Norwegian fish names: Rødspette (plaice), Torsk (cod), Sjøtunge (sole), Krepps (shrimp), Steinbit (Atlantic wolfish)... There are different models to choose from, from graphic designs to watercolors or photos. Take a look, for example, at the Oslo Botanical Gardens store, which is associated with the Natural History Museum.
Fried onions for hot dogs
Back home, if you're suddenly feeling nostalgic for Norwegian gastronomy, why not treat yourself to a hot dog topped with the fried onions you've brought along? For a 100% Norwegian effect, take a yellow jar of sweet mustard(Sennep) too!
A can of paint
If you've got a garden shed, why not plan a paint job that will instantly transport you to Norway every time you pick up your pruning shears? Red or yellow walls, with white shutter frames for example, like so many Norwegian houses.
A mini kitchen ladle with Norwegian knitting patterns
While everyone has a large kitchen spatula at home, very few people have small ones, which come in very handy for scraping small containers. Space-saving, they're also an ideal gift to slip into your travel bag.
Wood chips
Typical of all Norwegian fireplaces, there are dozens of plates, usually made of pine. You simply place your sandwich on top at the table. An absolute must!
Porsgrund porcelain
The Porsgrund porcelain factory was founded in 1885 and production remains highly coveted today. Many designs are still hand-painted, and it may be worth visiting the factory if you're passing through the town of Porsgrunn, located in Telemark County. You'll also have access to unsold or slightly defective products, as Porsgrund porcelain is otherwise very expensive. You may also be lucky enough to find second-hand Porsgrund porcelain in most of Norway's major cities.
Thor's necklace
God of Thunder in Norse mythology, son of Odin and Jörd, Thor is one of the most powerful warrior gods. He symbolizes strength and protection, but also fertility. His legendary hammer, the Mjöllnir, enables him to create lightning bolts and fight giants. Worn as a pendant, it will bring you power and wisdom if you believe in it!
Multe jam
This little orange berry may resemble the blackberry in appearance, but its taste is sweeter and slightly tart. It's sure to be a taste discovery for your friends! Plaquebière(multe) jam goes particularly well with faisselle and crêpes!
Bed linen set in "crepe" fabric
Almost impossible to find in France, this fabric, which is very common in Norwegian bedding stores, is incredibly pleasant to the touch and very resistant to washing.
Christmas decorations
Whatever the season of your getaway, you can plan beautiful Christmas decorations made of wood, paper or lights, as the Scandinavians know how to do, which will add a Nordic touch to your home during the festive season and remind you of your trip.
Rolling pin with "Rosemaling" design
To decorate your homemade shortbread, there's nothing like a rolling pin decorated with traditional Rosemaling motifs, the soft, wavy floral patterns that originated in rural Norway in the 18th century.
From the brunost
Literally meaning "brown cheese", this is the generic name given to a type of brown cheese with a distinctive sweet, slightly caramelized taste. The color is due to the manufacturing process: the whey is yellow in color and made up of around 94% water and sugar, with a high protein content and very little fat. This whey is reduced and cream or milk is added. There are three main varieties of brunost, including the famous geitost (made exclusively from goat's milk) and gudbrandsdalsost, a mixture of cow's and goat's milk made in the Gudbrandsdal valley. Easily recognized in the refrigerated section by their red or blue packaging, they can be eaten in thin slices using the cheese grater.
