30: Lefsa! Kringla!

A photographic countdown to July 4th

Lefsa and kringla—two beloved staples of Norwegian cuisine—are served on a festive table at a community gathering in Illinois. The soft, flat lefsa (right) is traditionally made from potatoes and flour, often spread with butter and sugar. The kringla (left), a lightly sweetened, pretzel-shaped cookie, brings back memories of home-baking and Lutheran church basements. These treats are more than food; they are edible heritage, lovingly passed down by generations of Norwegian-Americans.