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Kokkenes Dag 2019

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Kokkenes Dag – a food festival that collects the best chefs in Norway, making it the place to be for us foodies.

The concept is as follows: each restaurants serves one or two dishes at a reasonable price, giving everyone a chance to taste their talent. Cru brought their A-game with their special, and it was so popular that by the time I went to buy some they were SOLD OUT!

Kokkenes Dag - Brutus

This year’s impressive list of restaurants include:
Credo
Cru
Brutus
Happolati
Fyr
& many more

Oysters prepared by Heidi at Kokkenes Dag

I have to be honest – my main goal for the day was to meet Heidi from Credo. She has quickly become a sensation in Norway (and the world) and it is my mission to not only visit her restaurant, but to go with her on one of her sea expeditions. If you want to read more about Credo and Heidi, check out this article from the Financial Times.

Not surprisingly, Heidi from Credo won “Chef of the year”. Happolati brought home “Restaurant of the year”. Maybe it’s time I try it. Add it to the list!

Save the date for next year – June 7th!

Carbonara a la Piemontegirl

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Carbonara: not as easy as it looks

I tried making Carbonara for the first time ever, and although there are not that many ingredients in the dish, getting it perfect is actually quite hard. But, now I know how to make it even better next time. Because it did taste good! I had run out of guanciale so I used prosciutto instead. Any sort of salty, bacon like meat will work. Hope you enjoy!

Recipe Carbonara

Ingredients (4 servings):

  • 3 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces / 230 grams of guanciale (or bacon)
  • 1 pound / 450 grams spaghetti
  • 1 1/4 cups / 3 dl freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano
  • 4 large eggs, separated (keep both parts)
  • Pepper

Recipe Carbonara Prosciutto

Instructions:

  • Bring water to boil in a large pot and add some salt
  • Meanwhile, combine the olive oil and guanciale in a pan over medium heat, and cook until it’s crispy and golden. Remove the pan from heat and set aside (without draining the fat)
  • Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water until al dente. Take 1/4 cup / 0.6dl of the water and set aside. Drain the pasta.
  • Add the pasta water to the pan with the guanciale, toss in the pasta and heat, while shaking the pan, for 1 minute. Remove from heat, add most of Parmigiano, the egg whites and pepper, and toss until thoroughly mixed.
  • Divide the pasta among 4 plates, make a nest in the middle, and drop the egg yolk in. Sprinkle the remaining Parmigiano on top and voila!

Recipe Carbonara Plate

Pizza Wine

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Tignanello – why we call it the Pizza Wine

 

IMG_8591Maybe you’ve heard me say that I am having Pizza Wine with my Friday Pizza? Well, there’s a story behind the concept.

Normally, a “pizza wine” would be a dolcett, barbera or a langhe nebbiolo. Something light to have with your pizza, nothing super fancy or expensive. But we sometimes refer to the Tignanello wine as a Pizza Wine – why?

Some friends of mine were having dinner and drinking wines (some really good wines). Among those wines was the Tignanello, and compared to the other wines present it was quite “simple”. (Yes I know Tignanello is a very good wine with a very good reputation, but keep in mind the context). Anyway, after having had some truly amazing wines they opened the Tignanello, and it was clear they all struggled to sort of “place it” compared to the other ones. So one of the guys said: “You know, this wine is a great Pizza Wine”.

And thus it was forever known as “The Pizza Wine”.

 

L’osteria del Vignaiolo

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If you’re ever on my instagram, you’ll see I frequent Osteria del Vignaiolo! It is a must when I am in Piemonte. The food pictures really speak for themselves – and yes I know I always eat the same things! But wouldn’t you eat this all day if you could?

It has become a tradition to go here with the locals when I celebrate something – my graduation, my birthday. And this apple dessert has become my absolute favorite! The first time I had it I cried and ordered another one (because I stole the first one from Fabio Ferrero – SORRY!) But look how nice they make it with the chocolate letters and candle. The staff at Vignaiolo really is incredible.

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If you’re in the area, I’d say that eating here is a must! They have a really nice outdoor area for summer time, but the inside is also nice. (Norwegian always have to be outside when the weather permits). If you go, say hello from me!

Restaurant Enoteca

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For my birthday, my aunt took me out to dinner and to the theater. Enoteca is located in Oslo in Bygdøy Allé, with only a few tables and some seats at the bar. They are most known for their pizza, and we found out while we were sitting there that pizza takeout is very popular!

The overall experience at Enoteca was good, but the service was so so. I had the pizza and it was VERY good. We found Massolino on the menu (after having tried ordering a few other options that ended up being sold out), and although I find their wines a little too masculine it was very good! I’ll for sure come back!

Fyr – Bogstadveien has a new hot spot

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Fyr Bistronomi& Bar

Fyr happens to be a stown throw away from my apartment; It’s always fun when a new place opens up nearby.

Fyr Gastronomi & BarLocated in one of Oslo’s busiest streets, Bogstadveien, it’s the perfect place to stop for lunch on a shopping trip, or a nice place to eat dinner. In the summer you can sit outside in the cozy garden, and in true norwegian style there are blankets so you can use up the last of the summer days even when it’s gettin a little cold.

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When I visired I opted for mussels, one of my favorite dishes, but there were many other tasty items on the menu. And as for wine, they had Rocche de Bellene on the list, for which I give them a thumbs up!

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The inside of the restaurant is very well executed. I almost wish I had gotten a table inside instead of outside. Thankfully winter is coming so I’m sure I’ll have the chance soon!

Fyr

Milan Food Week

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So, apparently there is Milan Food Week starting on Thursday! And what is Milan Food Week? I am not completely sure, but there seems to be food involved. And according to their website (which unfortunately is only in Italian) there  are a few events around town.

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It’s an 8 day event starting May 4th. There is a sort of “headquarters” at Spazio Bergognone 26, where there should be quite a few things to do and see. And you can sign up for different events on their website: http://www.milanofoodweek.com/