Norrland

The name palt refers to different varieties of popular Swedish dumplings that are created with grated raw potatoes and various fillings. They are usually associated with the north of Sweden and are commonly referred to as pitepalt, after the city of Piteå, where they are a traditio... Read more

Västerbotten is a Swedish cheese made from cow's milk. The name refers to the Västerbotten region in northern Sweden. The paste is adorned with tiny eyes and has a firm, granular texture. In flavor, the cheese is salty and sweet, similar to a cross between Cheddar and Parmesan.... Read more

Poronkäristys is the traditional dish of Sámi people in Finland, Norway and Sweden, prepared by sautéing reindeer meat. The dish originates from the Arctic Lapland where the semi-nomadic, indigenous people called Sámi have been herding reindeers for a very long time. Thi... Read more

Invented by chef Halmat Givra of Nya Gul & Blå restaurant in Piteå, volcano pizza is a visually impressive dish with extra everything – there are pockets of cheese and ham, salami, bacon, and beef tenderloin in a wide ring. Erupting from the center are french fries ... Read more

Grevé is a traditional semi-hard cheese. It's made from pasteurized cow's milk and aged for about 10 months. This emmental-style cheese was first produced in Örnsköldsvik in 1964. Underneath its green waxed rind, the texture is smooth and creamy, with large, walnut-sized... Read more

This behemoth of a meal is an invention of the Tre Kronor restaurant from the Swedish town of Skellefteå. It consists of a calzone pizza that is stuffed with hamburgers (along with bread, toppings, and dressings) and French fries. The calorie-laden dish was originally invented for ... Read more

Kalix Löjrom is the roe of a small vendace fish swimming off the coast of Kalix in Northern Sweden. The roe must be hand extracted from the fish on the same day it was caught, and it is then thoroughly rinsed, dried and salted. The final product is orange-colored due to the unique f... Read more

Gáhkku is a traditional flatbread originating from the Sámi peoples. In the past, this chewy flatbread was prepared with readily available ingredients such as flour, salt, and milk or water. Nowadays, it's usually enriched with yeast, oil or butter, and light sugar beet syrup (ljus ... Read more

Originating from Norrland, fatost is a traditional dish containing syrup, milk, sugar, rennet, eggs, and flour. The combination of these ingredients is baked in the oven, then served hot. Cardamom and cinnamon are often used as flavorings, and fatost is typically prepared and consumed during the ... Read more

Dura is an artisan Swedish cheese hailing from the region of Oviken, where it's produced by Oviken Cheese. This pressed hard cheese is made from raw sheep's milk. It's usually left to age for at least 2 months before consumption. The cheese contains about 30% fat. Underneath its natural ... Read more

Himmelsraften is a Swedish cheese hailing from Oviken, where it's produced by Oviken Cheese. The cheese is made from raw cow's milk and it's left to age for at least 5 months before consumption. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is creamy, crumbly, and hard. The flavors are nutty,... Read more

Victoria is a Swedish blue cheese hailing from Oviken, where it's produced by Oviken Cheese. The cheese is made from a mixture of pasteurized cow's and sheep's milk. It's usually left to age for 2 months before consumption. Underneath its mold-ripened natural rind, the texture is firm an... Read more