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New Scandinavian Cooking
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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Tina prepares lunch for a hike and a soup perfect for a day of winter activities.
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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.