VOL. 116 NO. 9 Sept Features 12 l Comfort Food Classics Recipes for autumn 18 l Fashion Forward How Norway's fashion scene reflects the country's values 22 l Stunning Stave Churches 8 to see in the United States Departments 4 l Velkommen Financial Guidance 7 l Nordic Life 10 l Finance All in the Family 28 l District Happenings 36 l In Loving Memory 38 l Ambassador's Insights Cover photography by Columbus Leth 12 22 18 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 our 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): COLUMBUS LETH, BENT RENEÈ SYNNEVÅG, AMY ARMATO 2019