Christmas Family Traditions ~Lutefisk and Lefse ~Yah, Sure Ya’ Bet’cha

This is the generation that will carry on our Lefse tradition.

It has always been a favorite…and we always make it every year.

There are no words to describe how proud I was of our sons-in-law

for getting involved with the Lefse rolling and turning.

Making Lefse is serious business.

Our favorite recipe comes from Audrey Dressen,

one of my mother’s best friends.

It all starts early in the day with peeling the potatoes,

boiling the potatoes, ricing the potatoes,

chilling the potatoes with butter and cream…

Before forming the potato patties, rolling,

and placing it on the griddle.

This was the last time Grammy was able to travel and

spend the holidays with us. She was so proud of her granddaughters.

She loved teaching them the fine art of making

that Norwegian delicacy.

Perhaps you noticed that the first requirement is

to put on an apron. After all, there is a lot of flour involved.

We didn’t make Lefse last year since I was wearing a neckbrace,

 so you can bet we are bringing out the ricer,

 rolling pin, flour, turning sticks, and the big griddle this weekend.

Now, the Lutefisk Tradition…that is a different story.

It did not catch on with my Hubby and In-Laws.

My Daddy was always in charge of cooking the Lutefisk.

He tested it with that fork, and when it flaked, it came off the heat.

Lutefisk and Lefse, tastes like Christmas.

Since I’m the only one here that appreciates that special fish,

no Lutefisk for me this year, but I do look forward to this.

Rolled as thin as paper, on the griddle, till gently golden brown.

Still a little warm, with butter and sugar.

My Mother will be smiling as she watches over us from Heaven…

Enjoying all the beautiful Holiday Traditions of Christmas

with our loved ones there.

Merry Christmas to You and all those you Love.

I’d love to hear about your Holiday Family Traditions.

Take care,

~Natalie