My latest story & photographs in DN Magasinet

CSA-farming, or "andelslandbruk" as we call it, is a fast growing movement. And a great one. Read my long-form article about it for the fantastic and well-reputed DN Magasinet. It was pure joy making this piece, as I've visited farmers across the country who all contribute to making our soil better for future generations.

A daytrip to the island of Hvalø // Interview & Photographs for NORD

I was so lucky to spend a day at this deserted island, with only two inhabitants. The result - both text and pictures - is in the winter issue of the fantastic food&lifestyle magazine NORD.

Ølsen in Buenos Aires / Interview & photographs for NORD

In february and march this year, Espen, Ada and I went off to Buenos Aires and stayed there for almost two months. It's a kind of city you never want to leave. We loved it. One of the places in our local area was the Scandinavian inspired restaurant Ølsen. I did a story on it for NORD when I got back - both pictures and text. This is from the summer issue.

Hansen & Lydersen / Interview & photographs for NORD

Ole Martin Hansen runs Hansen & Lydersen, which might be the best salmon smokery in London. From this little shed in East-London he delivers to the finest restaurants and hotels, and sheiks come flying in to have a taste. I had a really inspirational meeting with him, where we talked about life and love in addition to the art of smoking salmon. 

This was published in the autumn issue of NORD magazine. 

Croissants in the Making

My friend Line makes the most beautiful pastries and cakes. One sunday morning, when Espen and I visited her, the two of them baked croissants from scratch. Here's a step by step guide :)

XMAS DINNER WITH FOOD STUDIO

Food Studio is a super nice food&event concept here in Oslo. 

They invite food enthusiasts to Table Talks, a place to meet new acquaintances, share culinary experiences and enjoy the wonders of good and honest food. They offers workshops, courses and creative sessions, all related to topics within the world of gastronomy, where they collaborates with knowledgeable chefs. And also; Food Lab's, where good food meets good ideas. Do check it out!

Together with my other freelance "colleagues" at our shared studio named "Øvrefoss", we joined Food Studio for a x-mas event. We mingled, got tips from the chefs at Smalhans on how to make the traditional x-mas dinner a tad more fun and tasty, we drank x-mas toddy outdoors by the bonfire and had a lovely meal!

All images are by friend and fellow freelance journalist; Ingvild Telle! 

Learning new tricks:

Toddy made on the fire!

Ingvild in the middle there :)

Øystein and Myself

Nice stuff...

The chef is about to serve... 

Ada and Espen came by, as Ada needed a portion of food from her mama :) Here she's hanging out on Anna's lap. 

Espen and I. 

Nice atmosphere!

Photos by Ingvild Telle

The Swimming Fisherman

One early morning at Flaskebekk, Espen, my brother Nikolai and I headed down to the "bathing house" to have our coffee and enjoy the somber morning. Espen had set out fishing yarn the night before. As we have no boat, he swam out, and rowed out the next morning to get it. And he got two fish!

Photos by Christina Skreiberg

Home-made Fermented Whale!

This weekend Espen made fermented whale. With the use of salt, sugar and rosemary - he packed it and compressed it and put it cold for two days. And scroll down to see the result, which he served with flowers from the garden!

AND CHECK OUT THE RESULT!! BEAUTIFUL, HUH?! MY MAN IS MY DREAM-MAN!!

Photos: Christina Skreiberg

Peace & Watermelon

Watermelon is my summer-favourite!

Photo by Christina Skreiberg

Rustic Outdoor Pancakes

In our easter holiday, Espen, my mum, my brother and I, went for a cross country trek (a very short one) and decided to make a fire and make pancakes out in the mountains.

So, here we are :)

My first kråkebolle / sea urchin

I tried my first sea urchin last sunday at Mathallen. What a fun thing to try. Looked fantastic and tasted great. Slightly more nutty and mild than an oyster.

Conferencier at the official opening of Mathallen @ Vulcan

Today I'll be busy hosting the opening of Mathallen, a really nice food-hall. If in Oslo, pop down.

Picture by Mathallen

Corn'y Sunday

A month ago Espen took me out to the corn-fields for a day of corn-picking! It was my first time, for him it was a normal autumn ritual. I loved gathering food from the nature. It's fun and tastes better! Now we have the freezer filled with nice yellow yummy corn.

Photos by Christina Skreiberg & Espen Nord Eidene