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New Scandinavian Cooking

Norwegian Versions of Classic Recipes

Season 6 Episode 603

Are tacos originally from Norway? And gnocchi? How about American pancakes? As Andreas travels through Norway’s biggest national park and the beautiful Gudbrand’s valley in western Norway he investigates traditional recipes that are deceptively similar to classic Mexican, Italian and American dishes, and just as tasty.

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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.
Northern Norway: Ice Cold Bounty
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Host Andreas Viestad explores the rugged coastline of Vesterålen in Northern Norway.
Western Norway: A World of Apples
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Host Andreas Viestad visits Hardanger, the “apple orchard” of Western Norway.
Southern Norway: A Modest but Generous Spud
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Host Andreas Viestad cooks with one of the most loved Norwegian ingredients — the potato.
The Mountain Region of Southern Norway: On Top of Norway
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Host Andreas Viestad ventures to the tallest mountain in Norway: Galdøpiggen.
South West of Norway: Fat Ducks and Sweet Apples
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Visit sights along the Telemark canal, which unites Norway's coast and mountains.
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