Food

New Scandinavian Cooking

Shot entirely on location in Norway, the culinary travel series hosted by Andreas Viestead offers a rich visual tour of Nordic cuisine, culture and history. In each episode, Andreas makes enticing dishes using locally sourced ingredients, helping viewers to bring the aromas and tastes of Norway into their home kitchens.

Plenty of Salmon

27m 1s

Christer explores the island of Frøya in Mid-Norway, known for its exceptional seafood from the North Atlantic. Using skills from his culinary toolbelt, Christer creates a deliciously unforgettable experience by crafting four distinct dishes that feature freshly caught salmon and clams.

Episodes

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    Plenty of Salmon

    S10 E1009 - 27m 1s

    Christer explores the island of Frøya in Mid-Norway, known for its exceptional seafood from the North Atlantic. Using skills from his culinary toolbelt, Christer creates a deliciously unforgettable experience by crafting four distinct dishes that feature freshly caught salmon and clams.

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    A World of Flavors

    S10 E1008 - 27m 9s

    Join Chef Christer on a journey from Norway to Chile. In this episode, Christer serves pickled Scandinavian herring on rye bread and prepares a mouth-watering Chilean ceviche with avocado and sweet tomatoes. Discover the world of wine at the VIK Winery before heading to the picturesque vineyards for a rustic steak cooked to perfection. Get ready for a feast that will leave you craving more.

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    A Flavor of History

    S10 E1007 - 27m 4s

    Chef Christer visits the magnificent naval shipyard in Horten, Eastern Norway, and learns what navy crews ate in the old days. Experience Norway’s culinary history with Viking stew at the Midgard Viking Center, eat Christer’s favorite cinnamon buns at renowned painter Edvard Munch’s house in Åsgårdstrand, and learn how to make chocolate mousse in the grand hall of the historic Naval Society Hotel.

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    A Coastal Feast

    S10 E1006 - 27m

    Join Chef Christer Rødseth on a culinary journey through Åfjord municipality on the Fosen Peninsula in Mid-Norway. In this episode, Christer indulges in a bounty of fresh seafood, sampling delicious blue mussels, sea urchins, fresh scallops, and local fish. Savor the flavors of the sea and be swept away by the grandeur of the legendary Hall of Mirrors in the Britannia Hotel in Trondheim.

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    Sami Cuisine

    S10 E1005 - 25m 7s

    Chef Christer Rødseth travels to Northern Norway, where he discovers the rich food traditions of the Sami people. On the breathtaking and vast plateau of Finnmarksvidda north of Kautokeino, Christer serves up home-made sausages, and braised reindeer shank to his new northern friends. This episode promises to be an unforgettable journey through the rich and diverse cuisine of Northern Norway.

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    City of Gastronomy

    S10 E1004 - 26m 59s

    Chef Christer Rødseth travels to Trondheim Mid-Norway’s gastronomic destination. On this fun and delicious adventure, Christer visits the iconic Britannia Hotel, tastes some of the finest local produce in the country, and tries his luck salmon fishing in a nearby river. Get ready for the flavors of Trondheim.

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    South Sami Delicacies

    S10 E1002 - 26m 54s

    Join Chef Christer Rødseth as he embarks on a journey to the heart of the Sami culture and cuisine in Majavatn. Christer creates a menu featuring a reindeer entrecote, roasted to perfection over an open fire and tacos with a Norwegian twist. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich flavors and traditions of the Sami people in this culinary adventure.

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    Stone Upon Stone

    S10 E1001 - 24m 33s

    Join Chef Christer on an adventure to Bamle in Eastern Norway and uncover a world of dairy cows. After learning about local dairy and meat production, Christer builds a stone oven and creates delicious pizza using fresh regional ingredients. The trip continues to Larvik where Christer prepares a slow-cooked Norwegian stew served with creamy, buttery mashed potatoes.

Schedule

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    King Crab Hotel

    Saturday
    Nov 9

    30 Minutes

    Grilling fresh catch over an open fire in Nes; porridge; king crab served with barley risotto and roasted vegetables.
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    Fairytale Land

    Saturday
    Nov 16

    30 Minutes

    Ringerike in Eastern Norway, the land of fairy tales and historic farms; traditional Norwegian pancakes with local berries; smoking fish inside a tent; preparing salad with dressing; roast steak with peas and local vegetables.
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    Packed School Lunch

    Saturday
    Nov 23

    30 Minutes

    Norwegians eat a packed lunch everyday -- identical open-faced sandwiches called matpakke.

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