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Litt om aquavit (a little about aquavit).

Aquavit (also known as akavit, aquavite and akvavit) is produced in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Northern Germany. It is made from a grain or potato mash that is fermented and then double distilled. The second distillation features the addition of various flavorings, which can include one or more of the following: caraway (the most common), cumin, cardamom, lemon peel, aniseed or fennel.
They are generally not aged. Aquavit is usually drunk straight and chilled, from a small chilled glass. It is a popular (and worthy) accompaniment to Scandinavian food, including the perennially popular Swedish smorgasbord.
Aalborg Akvavit comes from Jutland in Denmark, and is

• 1.75 liters potato vodka
  

probably the best-known example of the drink in the UK. It has a complex flavor - caraway is very prominent, but there are also citrus and aniseed elements to it. Linie Aquavit is the favored brand in Norway, and is a smooth and powerful drink. Brondum Kummenaquavit is another Danish variety, and is famed for its exceptional smoothness.

Cloudberry-Blackberry Aquavit
Yields: 1.75 quarts flavored aquavit .
Ingredients:

• 2 cups cloudberries
  
• 1 cup blackberries
  
• Peel of 1/2 lemon
  

You've heard the word, but what is this drink the Scandinavians talk about?

A recipe for homemade Cloudberry-Blackberry Aquavit

Coming Events

SEPTEMBER
12, 25th Annual Scandinavian Day Festival, Vasa Park, Route 31, South Elgin, IL. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (847) 695-6720, www.vasaparkil.com.  Skjold Lodge will have a membership table and a food booth featuring polse, lefse and Norwegian baked goods.  Stop out for Food-Gifts-Crafts-Music and Fun in the Scandinavian Tradition!

19, Norge Ski Club, Annual Summer Ski Jumping Tournament, Fox River Grove, IL., www.norgeskiclub.com

24, Skjold News Benefit (See article on page 5).

OCTOBER
1, Foundation Night Banquet--See flyer inserted into this newsletter for details.

10, Norwegian National League Wreath-Laying Ceremony, at Leif Erikson Statue, Humboldt Park, IL. 12:30 PM. Refreshments following at Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, 2614 N. Kedzie Boulevard, Chicago, IL 773/252-7335.

10, Sons of Norway Leif Erikson Lodge Leif Erikson Day Dinner/Dance, White Eagle Banquets.  See "Har du Hørt" article on page 2.

30, Normenneness Singing Society Anniversary Banquet & Concert, Doubletree Hotel, Palatine, IL. (630) 369-4233

NOVEMBER
21, Skjold Lodge Annual Heritage Fest
Put us on your schedule!  This year's annual Scandinavian Heritage Fest is November 21, 2004 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the St. Mark Lutheran Church Center 200 S. Wille St. Mt. Prospect, Il.
**Free admission**
There will be: Scandinavian crafts-"Browse and Buy", bakery goods for sale, delicious refreshments, musical entertainment, Norwegian Leikarringen folk dancers, Norwegian cultural displays, special children's demonstrations & activities, and much more.
This is going to be a fabulous event!  Don't miss it!!
For additional information, call Jean & Lewis Bowles 847-259-8723, Kate Bilodeau 847-398-7212, or Carol Ann Carlsen 847-362-8030.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
April 26, 2005
The Skjold Lodge 95^th Anniversary Dinner Dance will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2005, at Avalon Banquets, 1905 East Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village.

Cocktail hour at 6 p.m.  Dinner at 7 p.m.  Dancing to the music of the Sidemen Jazz Band.  Cost will be $30.00 each.

More details will follow in future newsletters.

Les Amack, Chairman

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