29: A long drive for a taste of home

A photographic countdown to July 4th

Sigrunn Høyland Doran (center) travels over two hours with her husband Ken (right) and sister Kristi (left) to enjoy a plate of kumla at Newark Country Kitchen in Illinois. This beloved Norwegian potato dumpling dish is served only on the first Tuesday of each month during the winter season, drawing diners from near and far. For Norwegian-Americans like Sigrunn, kumla is more than a meal—it’s a connection to heritage, tradition, and the comforting flavors of home.