New Scandinavian Cooking
Exploring Nordic cuisine, culture and history with host Andreas Viestead.
Flavors of the Eternal Forest
S9 Ep901 | 26m 38s
In autumn, the Scandinavian forest is full of berries, mushrooms and wild game.
King Crab Hotel
S9 Ep902 | 25m 54s
Andreas visits the municipality of Nes, where combine harvesters roam Eastern Norway.
Fairytale Land
S9 Ep903 | 26m 24s
Andreas travels to Ringerike in Eastern Norway, the land of fairytales and historic farms.
Packed School Lunch
S9 Ep904 | 27m 19s
Andreas heads to Geilo in Eastern Norway to investigate the typical packed lunch matpakke.
Southern Ways
S9 Ep905 | 27m 43s
Andreas visits Cardamom in Kristiansand, Southern Norway to cook with foraged ingredients.
Southwards Along the Coast
S9 Ep906 | 27m 37s
Andreas travels along the coast of Western Norway, before continuing on to Denmark.
Danish Influences
S9 Ep907 | 25m 48s
Andreas joins a pack of hunters in Aalborg, Northern Denmark, and crosses over to Norway.
A Treat for the Holidays
S9 Ep908 | 27m 5s
Andreas visits Savalen in Eastern Norway, where he makes some of his Christmas favorites.
Grain for Food
S9 Ep909 | 26m 11s
Andreas visits Sokna in Eastern Norway — where wheat, barley and rye are all grown.
Island Treats
S9 Ep910 | 27m 52s
Guest host and chef Ida Gran-Jansen visits rich fishing grounds on Norway's west coast.
Lofoten in Northern Norway: Stockfish & Amber
S8 Ep801 | 26m 18s
Niklas visits beautiful Lofoten, a string of islands that stretches to the North Atlantic
Røros in Mid-Norway: Burning Water & Melted Butter
S8 Ep802 | 27m 6s
Niklas enjoys the culinary treats and sites that the old mining town of Røros offers.
Oslo to Brazil: Flavor of Roasted Coffee
S8 Ep803 | 27m 46s
Niklas investigates the most popular drink in Scandinavia and seeks it's origin in Brazil.
Kjøllefjord in Northern Norway: Arctic Fire
S8 Ep804 | 26m 52s
Niklas meets up with three generations of fishermen on the island of Kjøllefjord.
Lovund in Northern Norway: Hay Smoked Salmon
S8 Ep805 | 26m 52s
On the island of Lovund, traditional fishing culture coexists with modern aquaculture.
Råde in Eastern Norway: Campfire Fish
S8 Ep806 | 26m 38s
Niklas investigates the great variety of produce from farmland in Eastern Norway.
Western Norway: Roasted Coastal Lamb & Dried Kelp
S8 Ep807 | 26m 38s
Niklas is introduced to the season's best produce, along with coastal lamb and lobster.
Stockholm to Colombia and Costa Rica: Burning Sweet Desire
S8 Ep808 | 26m 38s
Niklas makes sweet buns at his restaurant in Stockholm and enjoys them with coffee.
New Nordic Cuisine
S7 Ep701 | 27m 54s
Andreas goes on a culinary journey to find the source of the new Nordic food revolution.
Very Local Stews
S7 Ep702 | 27m 8s
Stews have a universal generousness and can be an expression of unique local traditions.
Innovative and Old Fashioned
S7 Ep703 | 27m 19s
Andreas investigates how the mountain town of Røros has become a culinary attraction.
Plenty of Foods
S7 Ep704 | 26m 29s
Andreas investigates inland Norway, the most productive farmland in the country
Arctic Food
S7 Ep705 | 26m 18s
The world's richest fisheries are found in Spitsbergen despite its frigid landscapes.
Historical Garden
S7 Ep706 | 26m 46s
Some of Scandinavia’s grandest farms can be found around Norway’s largest lake, Mjøsa.
Pale Fish
S6 Ep601 | 27m 27s
Andreas visits the small community of Bulandet and creates a variety of recipes.
A Traveler’s Bite
S6 Ep602 | 26m 52s
Andreas travels by train through the mountainous heart of Norway.
Norwegian Versions of Classic Recipes
S6 Ep603 | 26m 50s
Andreas investigates traditional recipes that are deceptively similar to classic dishes.
A Journey to the North
S6 Ep604 | 27m 30s
Andreas goes fishing in the Queen of Rivers, Namsen, and grills salmon on a riverbank.
Northern Sea Journey
S6 Ep606 | 26m 46s
Andreas investigates what the sea and land have to offer while traveling north.
Food for a Polar Expedition
S6 Ep607 | 27m 28s
Andreas visits the mountains of northern Norway, where he cooks king crab.
Happy Holiday Food
S6 Ep609 | 26m 46s
In this episode, Andreas makes a real Scandinavian Christmas feast.
A Taste of Winter
S5 Ep501 | 27m 25s
Tina prepares lunch for a hike and a soup perfect for a day of winter activities.
Fish on a Platter
S5 Ep502 | 27m 8s
Tina cooks crab, Norwegian lobster, scallops and salmon on the grill.
Land of Fish and Apples
S5 Ep503 | 27m 5s
Tina makes a Norwegian drink and serves it with local fjord trout.
An Edible Park
S5 Ep505 | 27m 48s
Andreas and Finnish co-host Sara LaFountain visit Frogner Park in downtown Oslo.
Fisherman’s Harbor
S5 Ep507 | 26m 54s
Tina visits a local fish auction and serves a variety of smoked seafood.
Bergen Food Renaissance
S5 Ep509 | 26m 48s
Andreas meets up with chef Christopher Haatuft to collect oysters and wild scallops.
Mountain Riches
S5 Ep510 | 26m 57s
Tina prepares creamy chanterelles with cured mutton and lingonberries.
Farmer’s Food
S5 Ep511 | 26m 57s
Tina visits Moss and the nearby islands, a rich agricultural region in eastern Norway.
Tina’s French Pantry
S5 Ep513 | 27m 2s
Tina combines Scandinavian and French ingredients to make seafood dishes.
The Sweetest Cheese
S4 Ep402 | 26m 40s
Andreas cooks using the Norwegian delicacy known as brown cheese.
Close to Home
S4 Ep403 | 26m 40s
Visit Andreas at his farm in Southern Norway for Sunday roast with oxtail sauce.
Mighty Volcanic Oven
S4 Ep405 | 26m 40s
Andreas visits hot spots around Iceland, even grilling inside of a volcano.
The Grain Belt of the Country
S4 Ep406 | 26m 40s
Andreas visits Nes in Eastern Norway, the grain belt of the country.
Mountain Lamb
S4 Ep407 | 26m 40s
Andreas visits the mountain of Hallingskarvet and the valley of Hemsedal.
The Smokehouse
S4 Ep408 | 26m 40s
Andreas combines salted and smoked lamb with three different, fresh-tasting dips.
Chocolate of the North
S4 Ep409 | 26m 40s
Andreas cooks several recipes using chocolate, a favorite of Norwegians.
The Northern Way
S4 Ep410 | 26m 40s
Andreas investigates historical food from two of Norway’s former capitals.
Rich Farmland
S3 Ep301 | 25m 38s
Andreas visits the county of Hedmark in Eastern Norway, a region known for big farms.
Popular Sausage
S3 Ep302 | 26m 21s
Andreas discovers the culture and history behind a well-made sausage.
It All Starts with Kids
S3 Ep303 | 26m 21s
Andreas visits Geitmyra Farm, the site of his new food culture center for kids.
Oil Adventure
S3 Ep304 | 26m 21s
Andreas travels to the old fortress town of Fredrikstad in Eastern Norway.
Captain Haddock
S3 Ep307 | 26m 21s
Andreas visits the wind-blown peninsula of Stad, where boats set sail to catch haddock.
Rain & Rainbows
S3 Ep308 | 26m 21s
Andreas visits the fishing capital of Bergen, the wettest city in Norway.
The South of Norway: Shellfish for Summer
S2 Ep201 | 26m 32s
Host Andreas Viestad visits Blindleia, a favorite holiday destination in Southern Norway.
Mid-Norway: Old Fashioned Sweet Tooth
S2 Ep202 | 26m 34s
Travel to Røros, one of the coldest places in Norway and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Northern Norway/Italy: Dry but Tasty
S2 Ep203 | 26m 32s
Follow the codfish from the Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway to the table in Italy.
West Coast of Norway: All is Well if There is Herring
S2 Ep204 | 26m 32s
Travel along the west coast of Norway, settled around rich herring fisheries.
The Coast of Mid-Norway: Shellfish El Dorado
S2 Ep205 | 26m 32s
Andreas Viestad visits mid-Norway's fish banks and prepares a dish with native seafood.
South West of Norway: Fat Ducks and Sweet Apples
S2 Ep206 | 26m 32s
Visit sights along the Telemark canal, which unites Norway's coast and mountains.
The Mountain Region of Southern Norway: On Top of Norway
S2 Ep207 | 26m 32s
Host Andreas Viestad ventures to the tallest mountain in Norway: Galdøpiggen.
Southern Norway: A Modest but Generous Spud
S2 Ep208 | 26m 32s
Host Andreas Viestad cooks with one of the most loved Norwegian ingredients — the potato.
Western Norway: A World of Apples
S2 Ep209 | 26m 32s
Host Andreas Viestad visits Hardanger, the “apple orchard” of Western Norway.
Northern Norway: Ice Cold Bounty
S2 Ep210 | 26m 32s
Host Andreas Viestad explores the rugged coastline of Vesterålen in Northern Norway.
Southern Norway: Smoke and Water
S2 Ep211 | 26m 33s
Andreas Viestad travels to Vestfold in Southern Norway during the brisling sardine season.
Common, Yet Tasty
S1 Ep101 | 26m 46s
Andreas travels to Norway and Bodo, to discover the locals’ favorite fish, pollock.
Slow River Dining
S1 Ep102 | 26m 46s
Andreas cruises the canals of southern Norway and reels in a boat-full of delicacies.
The Mother of Invention
S1 Ep103 | 26m 50s
Andreas travels to Norway’s Highland where he discovers many local delicacies.
Rye Bread for a Queen
S1 Ep104 | 26m 46s
Andreas takes the trip to the “rye belt” to meet up with Finnish chef Sara La Fountain.
Mackerel – The Shiny Bounty of Summer
S1 Ep105 | 26m 49s
Andreas visits the southern Norwegian resort town of Kristiansand.
Many Flavors of Lamb
S1 Ep106 | 26m 46s
Andreas travels through the Southwestern Norway during the annual sheep gathering.
Food for a Viking
S1 Ep107 | 26m 46s
Danish chef Claus Meyer joins Andreas in Ribe, the oldest town in Scandinavia.
Yesterday’s Food for the Future
S1 Ep108 | 26m 46s
Andreas visits Rygge, the “vegetable garden” of southeastern Norway.
The Holy Fish
S1 Ep109 | 26m 46s
Andreas visits the coastline of Helgeland, where halibut makes its home.
Pyramids of the North
S1 Ep111 | 26m 46s
Andreas visits the island of Spitsbergen in the northernmost inhabited place in the world.
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