Velkommen

My name is Robert Schumacher. I have been cooking ever since I was a little boy. When I was just a toddler, my mother and I would watch Emeril Live every night on our little television while my father was at night school. It is one of my earliest memories. As a family, we were lucky enough to travel often while eating at some of the most incredible restaurants around the country. As a result, my palate grew rapidly from a young age and has never stopped. I am always trying to find new ingredients and flavor combinations.

In addition to cooking, traveling has always been a passion of mine. As a family, our first international trip was to the Norwegian fjords. This cemented in me my love of Norway. Now, whenever I get the chance, you can usually find me planning my next trip, brushing up on my Norwegian language skills, or sharing my recipes and food with the local Sons of Norway lodge, here in Northern Virginia. The Sons of Norway has a long tradition in our family. My mother’s side of the family is Norwegian, and I grew up listening to stories of our Norwegian ancestors, along with a healthy dose of jokes aimed at the Swedes. I hope that the insights I share on this website will spark your interest in Norway, it’s food, its people, and the many incredible sights it has to offer those who visit. While not as often, I will be sharing various insights into the other Nordic countries as well. I sincerely hope you enjoy this website.

- Rob