1. Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden
Scandinavia
Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden

2. Cuisine Three major factors have influenced their cuisine.
Geography
Human Isolation
Climate
Basic diets in all countries are rather plain and hearty.

3. Danish Foods
Rich Foods – Use butter, cream, cheese, eggs, pork, and chicken in huge quantities.
Smørrebrød- Open-faced sandwiches topped with butter, meat, fish, cheese, or vegetables.
Love Dessert!!!

4. A Normal Danish Day Breakfast Lunch Dinner Substantial Smørrebrød
Meat, veggies, etc.

5. Norwegian Foods Lefse Seafood is a staple. Lutefisk A normal day
A thin potato pancake.
Seafood is a staple.
Lutefisk
Dried cod soaked in lye before cooking.
A normal day
Breakfast – BIG
Lunch & Dinner – Quick & Filling

6. Swedish Foods Smörgåsbord
Buffet including hot and cold dishes (30+ Dishes).
Swedes consider dessert to be the best part of the meal!
A normal day
No meal is really more important then another.
Always have dessert!

7. Finnish Foods
Staples
Berries, mushrooms, and potatoes.
Russian influence, due to Russian rule in the past.