Norway’s National Museum Hosts Major New Nordic Cuisine Exhibition

The New Nordic cuisine movement, which began two decades ago with Scandinavian chefs embracing seasonal, local ingredients and traditional methods, has grown into a major cultural export influencing not only food but also design and architecture. Oslo’s National Museum is currently showcasing an exhibition that highlights this movement's principles of purity, freshness, ethics, and sustainability through items like handmade ceramics and landscape paintings. Norwegian cuisine continues to emphasize natural, healthy snacks made from whole grains and fresh fruits, aligning with the movement's ethos of mindful eating. Meanwhile, Icelandic cuisine offers a unique take on hot dogs, known as pylsur, which include a mix of beef, pork, and lamb, smoked flavors, and distinctive condiments like sweet brown mustard and apple-tomato sauce, reflecting the country's abundant sheep population and traditional techniques. Iceland also boasts a vibrant street food scene with a variety of vegetarian snacks that combine traditional flavors with innovative twists, catering to plant-based eaters and tourists alike.