Season 12
(US season 6)
Episode 1
In this episode, Andreas visits the small community of Bulandet, a group of wind-blown islands in Western Norway. He goes fishing after saithe, summers 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
Episode 2
In today’s episode, Andreas travels by train through different climates and the mountainous heart of Norway, between Bergen and Oslo. He starts to prepare a travellers must, a shrimp sandwich inspired by Western Norway. As Andreas continues his journey inland he stops at Voss, where he makes a herb-stuffed lamb roll that can be served warm or cold. On top of the mountain he goes trout fishing, and cooks the trout in a wooden bucket, and closer to Oslo, Andreas prepares a dessert with tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries, served by the fjord in the capital.
Episode 3
Is taco originally from Norway? And gnocchi? How about American pancakes? As Andreas travels through Norway’s biggest national park and the beautiful Gudbrand’s valley in Western Norway he investigates traditional recipes that are deceptively similar to classic Mexican, Italian and American dishes, and just as tasty.
Episode 4
In this episode, Andreas travels north across the Arctic Circle on the train from Trondheim to Bodø. He goes fishing in the Queen of Rivers, Namsen and grills the salmon on a riverbank, on the highlands of the north Andreas makes reindeer meatballs, and in Bodø where the landscape becomes lusher and greener again, Andreas fries a piece of Arctic beef – fit for a feast.
Episode 5
Like the Vikings, Andreas travels by boat to visit the islands of Lofoten, where he prepares a traditional cod dish. He also visits a historical important Norse settlement in the high north, and inside a replica of a thousand-year-old long house, he makes roast beef ribs over an open fire, Viking style. Barley is the grain of the north, so Andreas makes a Norwegian barley and beetroot risotto with local goat cheese.
Episode 6
In this episode, Andreas investigates what the sea and land can offer, while travelling north on the Norwegian Coastal Express. Andreas uses food produce he finds along the way, an apple-stuffed roast of lamb in the lush fjords of Western Norway, and in the bacalao capital of the north he makes a dish with the dry and salted cod. When everybody is a sleep Andreas serves artic char, a late bite to the crew onboard the ship.
Episode 7
In today’s episode, Andreas goes on a polar expedition onboard Hurtigruten, and travels north along the beautiful and icy coastline of Norway. He visits the mountains of Northern Norway, where he cooks king crab, fit for activities and fun in the snow. The journey continuous to the north east of the country and ends in Kirkenes, with a perfect hot chocolate at the Snow Hotel.
Episode 8
In this episode, Andreas takes us to the island of Skrova in Northern Norway. The villages along the coast rely on fishing, and today traditional fishing coexists with modern aquaculture. Andreas shows how to make his favorite salmon dish using a whole fish, before he discloses his secret family waffle recipe.
Episode 9
In this episode, Andreas makes a real Scandinavian Christmas feast, and shares all his favorite Norwegian recipes of the season. He serves mulled wine with almonds and raisins, pressed pork and delicious crusted ham before he makes traditional roast duck and a Norwegian dessert barley cream with red berry sauce.