Northern peoples
Recipes with fish
Fish was a necessity for the people of the fjords, and there was plenty of it in North Troms. A well-known expression was »....we put the potato on before we rowed out to fish a boil». Here we have gathered a number of recipes for fish that were typical of North Troms.
Food and recipes
Recipes with meat
Slaughter time was a busy time. All the meat, offal, skin and blood had to be put to good use. Here we have collected a number of recipes for meats that were common in Nord-Troms.
Food and recipes
Cheese and gum
Both brown and white cheeses were made, as well as gum from the milk. After the cow had calved, cottage cheese was made from the raw milk. Here are recipes for cheeses and gums from North Troms.
Food and recipes
Fishing and fishing luck
Malicious people could corrupt your fishing gear, and the appearance of the fish could say something about both fishing luck and future fishing conditions. Fishermen not only relied on their gear, but also had to take into account hidden forces and powers that could not be controlled.
Customs, traditions and beliefs
Food in Nord-Troms
Food traditions in North Troms are influenced by three cultures that have merged; Sami, Kven and Norwegian. The Sea Sami were permanent residents and lived from fishing and small-scale farming, but the culture has also been influenced by migrant Sami who had summer grazing here.
The KvensFood and recipesCustoms, traditions and beliefs
Skibotn market
In Skibotn, Storfjord, was one of the most important markets in Northern Norway, Ivgobađamárkan / Skibotn Market. The market was a natural meeting place for people from inland and coastal areas.
The KvensIndustry and nature use
Agnes Eriksen
Agnes Eriksen's children's books Spøkelset (The Ghost) and Stjernegutten (The Star Boy) were the first picture books published with Norwegian and Kven texts. Eriksen was also one of the winners of the first Kven language prize.
