Scandinavian food and recipes
This is such an easy recipe, perfect for a weekend brunch party - or just to treat yourself! Compared to its Belgian and American counterparts, the Norwegian waffle is heart shaped, thin and, soft. For a healthier option, it can be made with no sugar and wholemeal flour. However, it is absolutely best when made with the recipe below - served with fresh berries, jam and creme fraiche or just with...
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Have you been dreaming of the perfect sourdough bread, flavoursome and complete with golden crust? The first and most important thing you will need to get going on your new sourdough adventure is a starter culture. What is sourdough starter? The starter culture is a colony of wild yeasts that are now living in flour and water – nurtured by routine “feedings” to keep them...
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It's been a month of hibernation, recovering from the festive season as well as patiently waiting for the days to become longer, milder and sunnier. It's about time we start living again! If gin is your thing, read on. A classic gin & tonic, served in a highball glass filled with ice cubes, gin followed by tonic poured in and stirred well before garnishing with a lemon twist. It a refreshing...
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There's a new Scandinavian offering in London with Ekte Nordic Kitchen, recently launched by Danish restaurateur Soren Jessen. Set in the heart of London's Square Mile, in Bloomberg Arcade that features independent restaurants with a concept that merge history, architecture with public art and a top food offering. To stand out on the vibrant and international London food scene, both quality...
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This luxurious creamy fish soup is a hearty January everyday supper, that the whole family will love. The best part is that it's ready in half an hour! Ingredients, serving four. 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 celery stick, finely chopped1 garlic clove, crushed 2 carrots, diced 200 g celeriac, diced5 dl fish stock1,5 dl dry white wine 2 dl whole milk...
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For many a Norwegian there simply will not be Christmas without having had traditional Norwegian smoked salmon 'røkelaks', served with soft flat bread 'lefse' and scrambled eggs. For many there will not be Christmas without the smoked salmon from a tiny smokehouse in Stoke Newington. Every year in the lead up to Christmas the seasonal smokehouse Hansen & Lydersen, run by Norwegian artisan...
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It might not come as a surprise that the world's top coffee consumers by country live in the Nordics, with 12kg per person per year in Finland, 9.9kg in Norway, 9kg in Iceland, 8.7kg in Denmark and 8.2kg in Sweden. In comparison, it's 2.5kg of coffee per person per year in the UK. When purchasing coffee in London there are several coffee roasters that have a strong commitment to sustainability...
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Photo: Scandinavian Kitchen (where you can also purchase ready made yummy buns) Our Best Recipe for Fastelavnsboller Fastelavn is a Nordic holiday celebrated on Sunday or Monday before Ash Wednesday. There are many different varieties of Fastelavnsboller recipes. Below is a basic recipe, for you to customise with marmelade, marzipan, whipped cream or custard - as you prefer....
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Do Norwegians have the most boring lunch in the world? According to a recent BBC article, we do. The phenomenon can be witnessed everywhere – in offices and schools, on public transport, out hiking near icy fjords. If there’s one thing you can be sure of, it’s that all will contain the same humble open sandwich. And, if it’s been made correctly, it will be dry, flavourless and...
Read more It won't be Christmas without and the best smoked salmon for your Christmas canapés is undoubtedly from the London based Norwegian smokehouse, Hansen & Lydersen. Read on to find out more and to get your access code. The small artisan smokery Hansen & Lydersen in Stoke Newington offers the very best smoked salmon, straight out of the kiln. From the deep orange colour to the delicious buttery...
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