Wine Pairings for Scandinavian Food?
When you think about Scandinavian food, what are the first things that come to mine? Salmon, dill, almond, cardamom, berries, mushrooms, potatoes, pickled herring, apples–and that’s just a starting place. The food of Scandinavia is guided by tradition as well…
Seattle’s Copper Gate Closes its Doors
One week ago tonight, on an evening just as sunny–even brighter, in fact–than this, I walked through the open door of the Copper Gate shortly after it opened and took a seat at the bar for closing night. With a…
The Reliable Cod Gets a Smoky Twist with Bacon
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a Norwegian man in possession of much torsk must be in want of variety. Cod is plentiful in northern waters, making it a staple in the Scandinavian diet. If you have had more…
Raw Kale Salad with Lemon-Cream Dressing
One of the great things about having one’s brother-in-law live with them is the shared appreciation for good food. That’s not to say that there was any shortage of that enthusiasm prior to him moving, in, but now there’s an…