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The Mother of Invention

Season 1 Episode 103 | 26m 50s

Andreas travels to Norway’s Highland, near Hallingdal, where survival of the fittest spawned many local delicacies. Inspired by history, Andreas makes homemade yogurt and cream cheese, a quick gravlax and finally, tender lamb shanks with a root vegetable purée.

Aired: 04/16/10
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Some of Scandinavia’s grandest farms can be found around Norway’s largest lake, Mjøsa.
The world's richest fisheries are found in Spitsbergen despite its frigid landscapes.
Andreas investigates inland Norway, the most productive farmland in the country
Andreas investigates how the mountain town of Røros has become a culinary attraction.
Stews have a universal generousness and can be an expression of unique local traditions.
Andreas goes on a culinary journey to find the source of the new Nordic food revolution.
Andreas cruises the canals of southern Norway and reels in a boat-full of delicacies.
Andreas travels to Norway and Bodo, to discover the locals’ favorite fish, pollock.
Andreas takes the trip to the “rye belt” to meet up with Finnish chef Sara La Fountain.
Andreas visits the coastline of Helgeland, where halibut makes its home.