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Episode 1, Ålesund

Faithful Friend

Ålesund is the Baccalao capital of Norway, if not the world. Dried and salted cod has made Norway famous in the Portuguese and Spanish speaking regions of the world. This program is devoted to the fascinating story about the fish that had to become an international success before it gained recognition in Norway.

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Episode 2, Svolvær, Lofoten

Ugly but Delicious

Svolvær is a beautiful fishing town in Lofoten. The fishing industry and the varieties of fish have made this area famous. Andreas catches up on some of the infamous local varieties.

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Episode 3, Loshamn

Fierce Creatures

Loshamn is an idyllic coastal town on the southern tip of Norway. In the 19th century this was the center of Norwegian pirate activity. The European Lobsters that roam the seas these days are on the menu in this episode.

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Episode 4, Viestad

My Summer Paradise

Viestad is about as far south as you can get in Norway. At his summer residence, Andreas prepares foods from his farm, the sea and the forest surrounding this area.

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Episode 5, Gausdal

Potatoes in all Forms and Flavors

The valley of Gudbrandsdalen in central Norway is Norway's potato country. This program is devoted entirely to the potato -- the gift that came from the Americas.

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Episode 6, Hardanger

Where Everything Smells of Apples

In the Hardangerfjord in western Norway, everything smells of apples. The apple is the main ingredient in this program. Andreas takes you through the seasons from the blossoming start of it all in early spring, to September when the apples have ripened.

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Episode 7, Oslo

Bread and Butter Issues

In the great outdoors, far away from anything resembling urbanity, yet geographically a part of the city of Oslo, Andreas shows you the forests surrounding the capitol, draped in their winter cloak. This episode is devoted to everyday life and an everyday food; namely, bread.

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Episode 8, Trondheim

Town of two Spirits

Trondheim is the former capital and possibly the most spirited city in Norway. In many ways, it is a city with two spirits. This program shows how alcohol and religion share much of the same history in Trondheim.

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Episode 9, Geilo

The Sun is Back

Geilo, in the Norwegian highlands, is the oldest and most renowned ski resort in the country. People flock here when it is at its most beautiful, in late April and May, to enjoy the final days of winter activities.

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Episode 10, Vadsø, Finnmark

King of the Ocean

At Vadsø in Finnmark, on the northernmost tip of Norway, the fjords play host to the newly arrived Kamchatka crabs from the east. Andreas uses this delectable creature and the more familiar Wild Salmon to prepare the main dishes of this episode.

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Episode 11, Lyngen

Polar Berries

Lyngen in northern Norway is home to probably one of the best berries in the world and definitely one of very few to be found this far north. The delicious cloudberry only grows in northern regions. Since it is quite rare in Norway as well, Norwegians are very secretive and reluctant to disclose the whereabouts of their favorite berry picking spots.

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Episode 12, Hurtigruta, Sommarøya

Learning How to Smoke

Smoking is an important culinary tradition in Norway. Andreas travels from Bergen in the west to Somaroy in the north to explore this tradition.

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Episide 13, Memorable Moments

Highlights from the First and Second Seasons

This program highlights all the memorable moments from the first and second seasons of New Scandinavian Cooking. Follow Andreas across Norway as we revisit some of the most spectacular destinations and cooking of our series.

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Andreas Viestad

For all of you who enjoyed Andreas and the Norwegian recipes and articles -- everything is still available on this site. Even better -- we will update this section as well!
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Traveling Scandinavian Cooking
 
Guided trips in the footsteps of TV-chef Andreas Viestad start this summer and offer the guests a delightful combination of superb Norwegian cuisine and breathtaking scenery. 
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