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Pale Fish

Season 6 Episode 601

In this episode, Andreas visits the small community of Bulandet, a group of wind-blown islands in western Norway. He goes fishing after saithe, summer's most delicious fish. Andreas also gathers kelp, which becomes the base for a tasty stock. On a green pasture he grills some of a juicy and tender beef from a local farm. A simple yet rich dish served with wild herbs.

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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.
The Coast of Mid-Norway: Shellfish El Dorado
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Andreas Viestad visits mid-Norway's fish banks and prepares a dish with native seafood.
West Coast of Norway: All is Well if There is Herring
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Travel along the west coast of Norway, settled around rich herring fisheries.
Northern Norway/Italy: Dry but Tasty
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Follow the codfish from the Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway to the table in Italy.
Mid-Norway: Old Fashioned Sweet Tooth
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Travel to Røros, one of the coldest places in Norway and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The South of Norway: Shellfish for Summer
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Host Andreas Viestad visits Blindleia, a favorite holiday destination in Southern Norway.
Pyramids of the North
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Andreas visits the island of Spitsbergen in the northernmost inhabited place in the world.
Winning Game
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Andreas makes a variety of venison dishes.
The Holy Fish
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Andreas visits the coastline of Helgeland, where halibut makes its home.
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