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Mackerel – The Shiny Bounty of Summer

Season 1 Episode 105

Andreas visits the southern Norwegian resort town of Kristiansand, where the Norwegians flock every summer. Andreas goes fishing for mackerel and along the way, he cooks a variety of fish dishes, from fried sprats and mackerel sushi to the ultimate expression of Norwegian summer: grilled and smoked mackerel.

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Visit Andreas at his farm in Southern Norway for Sunday roast with oxtail sauce.
The Sweetest Cheese
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Andreas cooks using the Norwegian delicacy known as brown cheese.
Packed to Go
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A packed lunch is an important part of the Scandinavian food tradition.
Rain & Rainbows
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Andreas visits the fishing capital of Bergen, the wettest city in Norway.
Captain Haddock
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Andreas visits the wind-blown peninsula of Stad, where boats set sail to catch haddock.
Fire in the Belly
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Andreas examines how fire changed the way people cook.
Costal Express
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Andreas visits the Sami territories of the Arctic.
Oil Adventure
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Andreas travels to the old fortress town of Fredrikstad in Eastern Norway.
It All Starts with Kids
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Andreas visits Geitmyra Farm, the site of his new food culture center for kids.
Popular Sausage
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Andreas discovers the culture and history behind a well-made sausage.
Rich Farmland
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Andreas visits the county of Hedmark in Eastern Norway, a region known for big farms.
Southern Norway: Smoke and Water
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Andreas Viestad travels to Vestfold in Southern Norway during the brisling sardine season.
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