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The Mother of Invention

Season 1 Episode 103 | 26m 50s

Andreas travels to Norway’s Highland, near Hallingdal, where survival of the fittest spawned many local delicacies. Inspired by history, Andreas makes homemade yogurt and cream cheese, a quick gravlax and finally, tender lamb shanks with a root vegetable purée.

Aired: 04/16/10
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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