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New Scandinavian Cooking

A Flavor of History

Season 10 Episode 1007

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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Andreas uses recipes from the 19th century.
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