The Family Table: Norwegian Pancakes, a Treat for National Day and Beyond

The Family Table: Norwegian Pancakes, a Treat for National Day and Beyond
A stack of Norwegian pancakes—not to be confused with French crepes—ready for eating. Courtesy of Charlotte McDonald
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Submitted by Charlotte Christiansen McDonald, Salt Lake City, Utah

As the fourth child of first-generation, American-born Norwegians, my siblings and I do a lot of celebrating with traditional Norwegian foods from both southern and northern Norway, especially during Christmas: lutefisk and boiled potatoes, salmon, rice cream, and a variety of cookies.