Food and More Food: Aurora Borealis Edition
However, when the event is coupled with great local flavors together with this celestial light show, it goes to the next level.
It itself is a combination of food and geography; Scandinavia, Canada, Iceland, and Alaska are best known for both their scenery and delicious cuisine.
BUILDING ON THE THEME OF THE SKY From steaming bowls of reindeer stew in Lapland to grilled Arctic char in Iceland, or indeed many more; these regions offer not just an exploration of the skies but also feast to the tastebuds.
Must-Visit Culinary Havens for an Aurora Borealis Experience
Many people who come to chase the Northern Lights end up in some of the world’s greatest Arctic locations that are fast becoming gastronomic hubs.
Arctic scrumptious — Tromsø, Norway is called the ‘Gateway to the Arctic, why not try King Crab with Tromsø Mustard Sauce’.
Canada”s Yellowknife was a real revelation with its bison burgers, fresh trout and aboriginal food.
Reykjavík, Iceland offers interesting delicacies such as rotten sharks or good old hot dogs; Fairbanks, Alaska offers Salmon fish, moose chili and berry meals.
Every destination also does not lack in the provision of a culinary northern lights tour and, of course, Aurora observing opportunities.
There are numerous and exotic foods found in the Arctic Circle that make this elan of food exceptional.
Needless to say, people absolutely love c hb integrate that sort of taste of moderate sourness with sweetness and is perfect to eat with pancakes or as jams.
Reindeer is another arctic staple which is lean and has a fairly strong, wild taste; it is best when used for stew or sausages.
A close relative of Salmon it is mostly smoked and even better when grilled to taste.
Yes, even the taste of birch syrup — a spicy, earthy counterpart to maple — or nutrient-packed Arctic seaweed finds its way into creative plates.
A Feast Under the Aurora: Dining Tips and Highlights
Eating is always a pleasure, but eating with the Northern lights in the background is an experience.
Restaurants like the Aurora Sky Station in Sweden serve Nordic inspired dishes like smoked Arctic char while customers watch one of the best views of the Aurora.
Lyngen Lodge in Norway offers locally sourced food along with the incredible view of lights, Lampivaara Kota in Finland offers Lappish food such as salmon cooked over the fire, served in a Sami tent.
These fabulous restaurants offer unforgettable meals where food and spectacular locations go hand in hand.
Is the food worth it?
To fully avail of this sensory adventure, time your visit between September and April, and be sure to coincide your trip with the food fairs for a dose of specialization.
Choose a guided northern lights tour with food served by locals for they will tell you stories and share experiences of the Arctic region.
Guests should come in layers because dining options are many open-air with some semi-enclosed, it is also recommended that visitors sample the local specialties some of which are still poorly known to outsiders and include dishes such as fermented shark and moose chili.
Finally, don’t forget to take photographs, as many lodges that host the Aurora recommend the most appropriate techniques.
Seeing the Aurora Borealis isn’t just about sight, it’s a feast for all senses. Frozen snow crackling under our blazing snow boots, ice in the atmosphere and beautiful culinary products of that region make a trip really amazing.
For the gourmet and the explorer, the combination of gourmet meals and night sky will provide memories that one will cherish to a gory long after the lights may go off.
Why would you simply view the northern lights only when you can set an unrealized dinner experience right in the middle of the lights?
The Northern Lights allow one to peer into some of nature’s most enchanting performances, but when done with taste buds being influenced by the Arctic, it becomes an appreciation of tradition, art, and a feast in more ways than one.
From Reindeer stew to crispy Arctic char, every single dish in this book captures the spirit of survival, creativity and relationship with the environment.
Thanks to this beautifully orchestrated combination of heavenly stargazing and delicious tasting amazing food the experience is not just eating, but having a delightful memory that satisfies the soul.
From dome shaped restaurants, to fireside cookouts, there is a new adventure that has begun and threatens to redefine a classic meal: Dining under the Northern Lights.
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