CULTURE CONNECTION RECIPE BOX Sons of Norway Book Club Open to all members! All Sons of Norway members are invited to join this virtual book club, regardless of where they live. Each month two books are selected; one is a Scandinavian mystery. You can read one or both books. The book club Zoom meeting is always the last Thursday of each month; after we have read our book(s). The time is from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET. During the month, members can post notes about the books they are reading on Slack. For more information and the meeting link, send Bill Browning an email at SonsofNorwayBookClub@gmail.com. Let's Make Gravlaks This Scandinavian specialty is easy to prepare at home. It consists of salmon that is cured using a mix of salt and sugar. You'll need to wait a few days before you can serve it, but it's perfect for entertaining large groups or a for a small mid-week supper. Check out the Sons of Norway Recipe Box to fi nd a great gravlaks recipe at sofn.com. For January, members will be reading: * " Between Rocks and Hard Places " by Ann Urness Gesme A nonfi ction social history of the Norwegian farmers who made up the bulk of immigrants emigrating to America * " The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo " by Stieg Larsson DID YOU KNOW? Before Viking, there was Sønner af Norge, a slender monthly newsletter that began publication in April 1904. Along with details of lodge meetings, fi nancial holdings and membership growth, it carried news from Norway and profi les of prominent Norwegian-Americans. From the Archives Looking for more seafood recipe inspiration? Check out the July 2018 issue of Viking and learn about the ancient art of salmon smoking. Digital editions are available at sofn.com. 34 January 2022 sonsofnorway.comhttp://www.sofn.com http://www.sofn.com http://www.sonsofnorway.com