Cloudberry: The golden secret of the Arctic
The cloudberry is one of the rarest berries in the northern hemisphere, only to be found in high altitudes of the vast nordic countryside. Because …
Flake Salt:The unique taste of the Arctic Ocean
Since they established themselves on the Arctic coast of Norway in the 1600s, the Hegelunds have made good use of the rich local flake salt …
Some Surprising Facts about Norwegian Salmon
The oldest Norwegian document that describes salmon fishing is quite an odd one. It’s not a letter, not a manuscript but… a rock. More precisely, …
Gravlax: The Arctic Origins of a Legendary Dish
Gravlax is one of the few world-famous Scandinavian dishes out there, and while many know that it is basically prepared with salmon and herbs, few …
Authentic Arctic Smoked Salmon à la Hegelund
When Morten C. Hegelund arrived in Karlsøy in 1635, he brought much more than his own person and possessions; he took with him his familial …