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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 investigates historical food from two of Norway’s former capitals.

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Andreas cooks several recipes using chocolate, a favorite of Norwegians.

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Andreas combines salted and smoked lamb with three different, fresh-tasting dips.

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Andreas visits the mountain of Hallingskarvet and the valley of Hemsedal.

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Andreas visits Nes in Eastern Norway, the grain belt of the country.

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Andreas visits hot spots around Iceland, even grilling inside of a volcano.

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Andreas channels the Vikings as he travels west to Iceland.

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Visit Andreas at his farm in Southern Norway for Sunday roast with oxtail sauce.

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Andreas cooks using the Norwegian delicacy known as brown cheese.

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A packed lunch is an important part of the Scandinavian food tradition.

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Andreas visits the fishing capital of Bergen, the wettest city in Norway.

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Andreas visits the wind-blown peninsula of Stad, where boats set sail to catch haddock.