A Scandinavian Holiday Feast: Aquavit Toddies, Lefse, and More
What happens when impossibly good-looking Scandinavians trek two miles into the Norwegian wilderness, pitch a teepee, and get down to cooking Christmas dinner? Just the best beer-braised pork belly you've ever tasted (see full story here).
Anders Overgaard1/18Getting an Early Start
Smalhans chefs Anders Braathen, left, and Jon Marius Sletten arrive early to prepare dinner.
Anders Overgaard3/18Brewing Coffee
Talor Browne of Tim Wendelboe brewing coffee.
Anders Overgaard4/18Warming Up by the Fire
Jan Svartsund, chief forager at Food Studio, working on the day crew.
Anders Overgaard6/18The Host
Anne Maurseth of Oslo's No. 19 bar.
Anders Overgaard7/18Skiing in the Dark
The lift at Oslo Vinterpark.
Anders Overgaard8/18Bonding Over Booze Before the Meal
The Food Studio gang, plus guests, sipping toddies around a roaring fire.
Anders Overgaard9/18Star Anise
The key ingredient in aquavit hot toddies. Besides aquavit, of course.
Anders Overgaard11/18Gathering Around the Teepee
It's bigger on the inside.
Anders Overgaard12/18Chowing Down
Guests are seated before a festive table inside the teepee.
Anders Overgaard16/18Frosty Silverware
Is it safe to put your tongue on these?
