VOL. 113 NO. 3 Mar 12 Features 12 l Cardamom Recipes Scandinavia's favorite spice 18 l Women Trailblazers Norway's inspirational leaders 24 l Preserving Memories Historic family photos Departments 4 l Velkommen The keys to success 7 l Nordic Life 10 l Finance Tips for grandparents 27 l Innovative Leadership Conference 28 l District Happenings 36 l In Loving Memory 38 l Q & A Sons of Norway Foundation Director Corrie Maki Knudson Cover photography by Richard Westley Wong 18 The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and financial products to its members. * Sons of Norways misjon er å fremme og ivareta norske kulturtradisjoner, å feire vårt forhold til andre nordiske land og samtidig tilby de beste forsikrings- og finansprodukter til våre medlemmer. Pictured at left: Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg 24 PHOTOS BY (TOP AND RIGHT): RICHARD WESTLEY WONG, MORTEN BRAKESTAD / STORTINGET 2016