VOL. 114 NO. 5 May 14 20 26 Features 14 l Spring Treats 3 simple desserts 20 l Norway's Hidden Gems Attractions off the tourist trail 26 l Inside the Royal Palace Take a tour this summer Departments 4 l Velkommen Valued members 9 l Nordic Life 12 l Finance Building a nest egg 32 l Member Matters 36 l District Happenings 44 l In Loving Memory 46 l Q & A Cover photography by Lise Stenersen 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. PHOTOS BY (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP): LISE STERNERSEN, ØYVIND FLATMO / VISITHELGELAND.COM / VEGA, KYRRE LIEN / NTB SCANPIX 2017http://www.VISITHELGELAND.COM