Click here for the recipe for "Lokal Skinke med Salad og Fersk Ost," or"Local ham with salad and fresh cheese," from Joan's Eat Smart in Norway.

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Eat Smart in Norway How to Decipher the Menu, Know the Market Food & Embark on a Tasting AdventureISBN 978-0-9776801-3-9
$14.95 paperback
5.5 x 8.5 - 160 Pages
Pub. Date 2011 Joan Peterson

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 Menu

• About the Book
• About the Author
• Table of Contents  
• Ordering Information  
• Other EAT SMART Books by Ginkgo Press

Find the heart of Norwegian culture through its sumptuous cuisine

Designed for food aficionados and travelers who want to get to the heart of a culture through its cuisine, this richly detailed and well-researched culinary travel guidebook explains how to find the most delicious, authentic, and adventurous eating experiences in Norway. Like other guides in the award-winning Eat Smart series, "Eat smart in Norway" intertwines history, geography, language, and diet. It provides a rich, historical perspective on the origins and varieties of Norwegian food and extensive background on regional dishes.

Acknowledgments

The Cuisine of Norway
An historical survey of the development of Norwegina cuisine.

• Early Beginnings
• The Vikings
• Medieval Norway
• The Danish Era
• Norway under Sweden
• From Independence to the Present

• Norwegian Food in a Nutshell
• The Regions of Norway
  
  • Western Norway
  • Southern Norway
  • Eastern Norway
  • Central Norway
  • The West
  • Northern Norway

Resources
A listing of stores that sell hard-to-find Norwegian foods, and groups that offer oportunities for person-to-person contact through home visits to gain a deeper understanding of the country, including its cuiline

• Suppliers of Norwegian Food Items
• Tours and Travel Advice
• Some Useful Organizations to Know About

• Phrases for Use in Restaurants
• Phrases for Use in Food Markets
• Other Useful Phrases

Foods and Flavors Guide
A comprehensive glossary of ingredients, kitchen utensils and cooking methods in Norwegian, with English translations.

Food Establishments
A quick reference guide to restaurants and shops visited.

Bibliography

Index