Northern European

Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland

Northern Europe

Known as Scandinavia

Area extends into the artic circle

Foods tend to be filling but creative

Fish, cured meats, and dairy products common

Denmark

People from Denmark called Dane or Danish

Borders Germany

Greenland is a province

Salmon, cod, and herring are staples

Eel common

Very green terrain – raise cattle and hogs

Carrots, potatoes, cabbage, and kale common –served glazed or creamed

Smorrebrod – open faced sandwich, usually whole wheat or rye bread with other toppings

Sweden

People known as Swedish

Best known dish – smorgasbord – buffet Simple or complex

Commonly a mix of flavors

Potatoes used as side dishes

Fruits are used many ways (soups, dried treats, or accompany pancakes)

Norway

People known as Norwegian

Small family farms

Fish is a major element of the national diet

Herring burgers or pickled

Lutefisk (dried cod soaked in lye)

Cabbage rolls, boneless birds

Lefse – potato flat bread

Cream and cheese used in dishes

Krumkake – Christmas cookie

Berries have intense flavor due to cold climate

Finland

People are known as Finnish

Very short growing season but almost all food eaten in Finland is grown there

Common to have fish or meat baked in a pastry dough

Cold smoked fish is common centerpiece at meals

Breakfast often buttered bread, cold cuts, and cheese

Sweet and sour sauce covers carrots, potatoes, and beets

Finnish foods

Iceland

People known as Icelanders

Mutton and lamb, fish, game, as well as dairy common

Potatoes, rutabagas, cabbage, and rhubarb

Hot spring warm greenhouses enable growth of tomatoes, peas, and bananas