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Skien - The canal city and birthplace of Henrik Ibsen

March 5th, 2014

Skien is the county capital of Telemark County in Norway. The city has around 50,000 inhabitants, and is beautifully situated between the two water reservoirs of Bryggevannet a... Read more

Kvikklunsj with apples and mascarpone cream

February 22nd, 2014

Kvikklunsj is just about as Norwegian as you can get. All Norwegians have been bought up to eat Kvikklunsj after long skiing trips in the mountains at Easter. There are nationa... Read more

Pumpkin soup with coconut and meatballs

February 22nd, 2014

Serves 8 PREPARATION: 1 Fry the vegetables in a pan with the olive oil for a few minutes. Add the coconut milk and water. Allow the mixture to simmer until the vegetable... Read more

Grilled bread with salmon, summer cabbage and salsa verde

February 22nd, 2014

Serves 10 PREPARATION: 1 Dissolve the yeast in a bowl of water. Mix in the flour, 1 tbs. oil and salt. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it is pliant and even. Cover i... Read more

Pickled seaweed

February 22nd, 2014

PREPARATION: 1 Mix the vinegar, sugar and water in a bowl. Add the seaweed and onion and mix well. Let it marinade for 1-2 hours. Serve the pickled seaweed on a plate and... Read more

Cumin juniper salmon on birch wood with pickled seaweed

February 21st, 2014

Main course Serves 4 PREPARATION: 1 Soak the birch wood plank in cold water overnight to prevent it from burning when you place it on the charcoal. 2 Light the gril... Read more

Grilled langoustine and crab with potato and ramsons purée

February 21st, 2014

Appetizer Serves 4 PREPARATION: 1 Light the grill. Meanwhile, get started on the potato and ramsons purée. 2 Boil the potatoes in seawater until soft. Drain the pot... Read more

Lightly cured fjord salmon and scallops with brown butter and herbs

February 21st, 2014

Appetizer Serves 4-6 PREPARATION: 1 Mix the cold water and salt until the salt dissolves. Cut the salmon into large chunks. To clean the scallops, remove and discard th... Read more

Sausages in potato pancake bread

February 20th, 2014

Cooking sausages in a thermos flask is a very Norwegian type of meal, and it is also very practical for when you go for a walk in the forest or on a cold winter day. Serves 8 ... Read more

Braastad Cognac

February 19th, 2014

A long history is often very important to a family-run cognac house, particularly if earlier generations have taken care to hide away some special selections of Eau de Vie each... Read more

Morgedal, the birthplace of skiing

February 17th, 2014

Located in West Telemark in the small town of Kviteseid, Morgedal is a small valley unspoilt by over-development, unlike many other tourist destinations. An active farming com... Read more

Trout sashimi with Vikingfjord Vodka

February 14th, 2014

Appetizer Serves 4 PREPARATION: 1 Place the thin slices of trout on a bed of ice. Season lightly with sea salt. 2 Pour the crushed glacial ice in a wide-brimmed gla... Read more

Festival sliders with bacon marmalade

February 13th, 2014

Small hamburgers are great for festivals because they are so easy to hold when you're standing and waiting for the next act. This is Sara La Fountain's festival burger recipe. ... Read more

Grilled, dry-aged sirloin with vinegar butter and burnt lemon

February 13th, 2014

A nice piece of meat should be well looked after. Acidic and creamy notes will compliment the meat’s clean and distinct flavor. Serves 4 PREPARATION: 1 Light the grill.... Read more

Mutton sausage from Valdres with mustard-marinated new potatoes

February 13th, 2014

Sausages from Valdres usually contain wild berries, and have a distinct flavor. They are best complimented by a plain potato salad with mustard and pickles. Serves 4 PREPAR... Read more

Mayonnaise

February 13th, 2014

Condiment PREPARATION: 1 Stir together mustard, egg yolks, lemon juice and zest in a bowl. Slowly add the oil a little at a time while whisking continuously. Season with... Read more