Andreas heads to Geilo in Eastern Norway to investigate the typical packed lunch matpakke.

Packed School Lunch New Scandinavian Cooking

Premiered March 08, 2022
Packed School Lunch

Every day for lunch, whether at school, at work, or hiking outdoors, Norwegians everywhere unwrap the same sandwich. Andreas heads to the beautiful ski town of Geilo in Eastern Norway to investigate the packed lunch Norwegians eat every day on the run—identical, plain, bland open-faced sandwiches called matpakke—and what this sandwich reveals about the culture of modern Norway.

About the Program

New Scandinavian Cooking

Shot entirely on location in Norway, the culinary travel series hosted by Andreas Viestead offers a rich visual tour of Nordic cuisine, culture and history. In each episode, Andreas makes enticing dishes using locally sourced ingredients, helping viewers to bring the aromas and tastes of Norway into their home kitchens.

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