Northern European

1. Northern European Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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