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When the world outside is stark and white with skeletal trees and frozen lakes; nothing can compare to curling up beneath a blanket and indulging in pure comfort food until Spring. Fortunately, Scandinavia knows how to whip up wonderful feasts from foraged berries, the land and the sea. Read on to find out more about these delights from the land of ice and fire and Viking lore.
Smørrebrød //
The Danish open faced sandwich is the stuff of legends. Hearty, dark rye bread is topped with sweet salt beef, pretty pickled herring with biting horseradish cream, or cured salmon with a slice of lemon and dill. The Smørrebrød is an art form – an integral part of café culture.
The Swedish waffle //
The Swedish waffle is thin and crisp and warm on the tongue. Waking up early on a cold day, padding softly to the kitchen and cooking up sweet waffles is the epitome of a sleepy Sunday morning. Blend beautiful frozen fjord cultures by topping with a dollop of bright and sour cloudberry jam.
Artsoppa //
Served on Thursdays, when the wind is biting and you want to sit at a trestle table and sup something warm. This golden and glorious yellow split pea soup is simmered with sweet marjoram and salted pork. Serve with a glob of fiery mustard and a shot of arak and thin pancakes for dunking.
Kanelbullar //
On frosty afternoons when the sun sinks low, nothing can brighten a dark sky like a fluffy bun doused in cinnamon. These melt on the tongue treats are perfect served with a tall glass of milk or ripe coffee, preferably while gathered for a catch up with your closest friends.
Fried Herring //
Tiny fish fresh from the icy waters, mashed potato doused in fragrant parsley butter, and a spoonful of ripe lingonberries to bring a kiss of sweetness. This dish is the ultimate in comfort food fancy and is best enjoyed after a winter walk through a silent forest.
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Mar 02, 2018
five scandinavian foods to try
When the world outside is stark and white with skeletal trees and frozen lakes; nothing can compare to curling up beneath a blanket and indulging in pure comfort food until Spring. Fortunately, Scandinavia knows how to whip up wonderful feasts from foraged berries, the land and the sea. Read on to find out more about these delights from the land of ice and fire and Viking lore.
Smørrebrød //
The Danish open faced sandwich is the stuff of legends. Hearty, dark rye bread is topped with sweet salt beef, pretty pickled herring with biting horseradish cream, or cured salmon with a slice of lemon and dill. The Smørrebrød is an art form – an integral part of café culture.
The Swedish waffle //
The Swedish waffle is thin and crisp and warm on the tongue. Waking up early on a cold day, padding softly to the kitchen and cooking up sweet waffles is the epitome of a sleepy Sunday morning. Blend beautiful frozen fjord cultures by topping with a dollop of bright and sour cloudberry jam.
Artsoppa //
Served on Thursdays, when the wind is biting and you want to sit at a trestle table and sup something warm. This golden and glorious yellow split pea soup is simmered with sweet marjoram and salted pork. Serve with a glob of fiery mustard and a shot of arak and thin pancakes for dunking.
Kanelbullar //
On frosty afternoons when the sun sinks low, nothing can brighten a dark sky like a fluffy bun doused in cinnamon. These melt on the tongue treats are perfect served with a tall glass of milk or ripe coffee, preferably while gathered for a catch up with your closest friends.
Fried Herring //
Tiny fish fresh from the icy waters, mashed potato doused in fragrant parsley butter, and a spoonful of ripe lingonberries to bring a kiss of sweetness. This dish is the ultimate in comfort food fancy and is best enjoyed after a winter walk through a silent forest.
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