Peace, Love, and Lutefisk: Adventures i Norge

We had a great dinner party to celebrate my birthday and the coming spring yesterday, and the highlight was my first ever attempt at making sushi!

Sure, the rice was hot, the salmon was smoked and not raw, and I couldn't hold the chop sticks correctly, but it was so much fun! Marieta, Elisa, Stian, Anders, Silje, Daniel, and Rachel all joined for the sushi dinner. Rachel, Stian, and I were novices but the experience of the others helped us get through the event.

We each took a turn making a roll of sushi with the ingredients of our choosing. Avocado, green onion, salmon, chicken, and lots of wasabi filled the table along with wine and lots of candles since Rachel burned out her lamps! In addition to the sushi, we enjoyed some tiramisu made by Marieta for dessert and sangria to start the party, made by two Spanirards who were given the recipe by me!

Eventually, the house filled with friends and it was a great mix of folks. Classmates, Norwegians, internationals, and friends from all circles came and had a great time meeting new people and talking with friends. A perfect celebration and a fun night.