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.

A Coastal Feast

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.

Episodes

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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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    Autumn Apple Treats

    S10 E1003 - 27m

    Chef Christer Rødseth ventures through Norway’s apple county – the stunning fjord valley of Hardanger. Christer celebrates the bountiful harvest of apples by baking an apple cake and sampling ciders and hot toddies. Then, Christer takes a detour to Bergen to cook up a timeless favorite– duck and apples. Get ready for a trip back in time with Chef Christer and the flavors of Hardanger.

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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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    New Scandinavian Cooking

    A Coastal Feast

    Saturday
    May 18

    30 Minutes

    A culinary journey through Afjord municipality on the Fosen Peninsula in Mid-Norway features fresh seafood, including blue mussels, sea urchins, scallops and fish; Hall of Mirrors in the Britannia Hotel in Trondheim.
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    New Scandinavian Cooking

    A Flavor of History

    Saturday
    May 25

    30 Minutes

    Viking stew at the Midgard Viking Center; cinnamon buns at painter Edvard Munch's house in Asgardstrand; making chocolate mousse in the grand hall of the historic Naval Society Hotel.

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