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Vikings Invade the Kitchen

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In this week's show, we're off to Scandinavia to taste culinary traditions and contemporary innovations.

Andreas Viestad, author of Kitchen of Light and host of the television series New Scandinavian Cooking, introduces us to the flavors and foods of Norway. We'll talk about his great recipes for Spice-crusted Salmon with Aquavit Sour Cream, Seared Pollock Fillet with Caramelized Onions, Salmon with Soy Sauce and Ginger, and Simple Salmon Mousse. You can follow the links here to get a sampling and order Kitchen of Light to find out about the rest.

Tim Elliot, host of Winecast, offers his recommendations for wines to pair with Andreas' recipes.

Food trivia: King Oscar sardines

Next, we're shopping for Scandinavian food online, at your favorite gourmet store, and at Ikea. This week's soapbox: In Praise of Gjetost.

We finish up with up with an introduction to Aquavit. What is it, where to buy it, how to make it yourself as well as some Aquavit legends.

Music Credits: Jonathan Coulton, Ikea
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And thanks to the Bob and AJ Show for turning us on to the Ikea song

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