Congratulations on the upcoming National Day, Norway! 🇳🇴❤️

It's not just about getting ready for May 17th this year I know 😅 Suddenly that day came 😂 and I have hardly any idea where the bunada and everything are, hahaha. So then there's only one thing to do, and that's to go for a walk, pick some nettles and birch leaves (which just managed to sprout in time for the national day), and make some great food and drink with it! Then I'll get the peace and coziness in place 😂 Nettle sticks (actually homemade marzipan with crushed nettle, yum!!) are delicious and green and pretty. And birch drink is one of the best there is, especially with carbonated water so it becomes birch soda (the kids love it too!) See recipe further down if you are tempted and 🌱🌱🌱🇳🇴 May 17th is the day to bring a little bit of everything from Vossabia in your bunad stack 😂 or in your bag. HuldreLips on lips and actually cheeks to get blush and a lovely glow. If the sun is really scorching and we are walking for long distances, our face will be super sunscreen with the stack and (or maybe stuff it down behind the diaper 😂). Panther balm is a must when the day is getting cold and my feet are aching after a long day in traditional shoes! 👣 It boosts blood circulation and is great for all kinds of aches and pains 💛 Maybe I'll put one on minideo Forest or Thyme and Sage And in the breast cloth? It's almost endless what a bunad can hold!

Now we're going to celebrate our constitution and cheer for our freedom, but I'm sure I'll send some warm thoughts and shout some HOORAY for all the wonderful customers who take the time to leave wonderful, useful and cozy feedback on our products 😘 The fact that so many people get such benefit and joy from our natural products is a big part of my motivation! 🪴👩‍🌾 Now the season begins to harvest and pick each and every plant and herb that will then contribute to Vossabia products with its great super properties, and I look forward to sharing more of that in the future 💚

Recipe for Birch Soda

· 200 grams of fresh birch leaves

· 1 kg organic raw cane sugar

· 1 bag of citric acid

 

👉 Put all the ingredients in a steel pan and pour over 1 liter of boiling water.

Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Leave to infuse for 1-3 days (longer time will give more flavor). Strain and fill into bottles or small jars that you can freeze (if you are doubling the recipe, it is perfect to freeze some).

Now you have a concentrate that you can use for many things! Make juice or soda (mix with sparkling water) by mixing in a ratio of 1:4 or thinner. Look forward to a wonderfully wild spring drink! 

 

 

Recipe for Nettle Sticks

· 300 grams marzipan

· 4 tablespoons lightly crushed nettle

· Egg whites of two eggs

 

👉 Put this in the blender, spray the mixture into bars on baking paper, bake for 10-12 minutes at 200 degrees. YUM!! 💚

Congratulations on Constitution Day! ❤️🎉🇳🇴 Warm regards, Queen bee 🐝 in Vossabia