27: Kumla to-go

A photographic countdown to July 4th

Marjorie Boe, dressed in bright red, leaves the annual kumla dinner in Newark with takeout bags in hand and tradition in heart. “What’s left of the kumlas today, I will fry for dinner tomorrow. Just like Norway,” she says with a smile. For many attendees, kumla isn’t just a meal—it’s a connection to heritage, a reminder of home, and a flavor that stretches into the next day.