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People of the North
Silver of the Sea
Season 2
Episode 205
Herring, often called the "silver of the sea," is revered in Scandinavian cuisine for its simplicity and flavor. In this episode, Arne invites Stig and chef Live to Fosen, where they encounter two families whose livelihoods revolve around herring fisheries. Join the hosts as they venture out to sea to explore the rich history and traditional methods of harvesting this prized fish.
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The team explores Lofoten, an archipelago in the North Atlantic that’s famous for its Cod.
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Arne, Frida, and Stig travel like Vikings to an old Norse village in the Faroe Islands
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The team explores Kjøllefjord, the northernmost fishing village on mainland Norway.
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26:59
The team travels to the Alta River in Finmark for fishing, reindeer stew and salmon!