Perfect Day

Helsinki on a Plate - Helsinki, Finland (#105)

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Sara visits and island fortress. Marinated Beets, Shrimp Sandwiches and Rhubarb-Strawberry Granita. [29 minutes]

Series Description: The best of Nordic cuisine and culture come to life in PERFECT DAY, the new food, travel and lifestyle series from the producers of New Scandinavian Cooking. PERFECT DAY broadens the scope of Scandinavian cuisine to encompass the delicacies and destinations of the entire Nordic region, including Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark - and even a brief foray to the Cognac region of France. A rotating cast of Scandinavia's best-known cooking personalities guide viewers through each adventure. Newcomer and Finland native Sara La Fountain joins the all-star cast, which includes Norwegian food writer Andreas Viestad, Swedish cookbook author Tina Nordstrom and Danish author/gastronomic entrepreneur Claus Meyer. These charming and enlightening hosts share the culinary highlights, history and unusual ingredients of Nordic cuisine. In each episode, one host embarks on a culinary adventure to intriguing locations in the Nordic countries and beyond before creating tantalizing recipes outdoors, against majestic backdrops.

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Fire and Ice - Lofoten, Norway (#101)

Tina Nordstrom hikes a glacier, creates a chilly apple sorbet and drink and visits a Viking museum. [29 minutes]
- Tue, May 28, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, May 28, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Among Lakes and Berries - Karelia, Finland (#102)

Lingonberry Porridge, Wild Berry Kiesel, Flame-Broiled Lake Salmon and Mushroom Salad are made. [29 minutes]
- Thu, May 30, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, May 30, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Noble Causes - Oslo, Norway (#103)

Medieval Saffron and Cinnamon Chicken, Spicy Sponge Cake Roll and Tandoori-flavored Cod are made. [29 minutes]
- Tue, June 4, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, June 4, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Smokey Flavors - Hvide Sande, Denmark (#104)

Lumpsucker Roe, Herbs and Skyr on Potato Blinis and Split Yellow Pea Puree with Rutabaga are made. [29 minutes]
- Thu, June 6, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 6, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Helsinki on a Plate - Helsinki, Finland (#105)

Sara visits and island fortress. Marinated Beets, Shrimp Sandwiches and Rhubarb-Strawberry Granita. [29 minutes]
- Tue, June 11, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, June 11, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
A Taste of the Island - Aland, Finland (#106)

Wasabi-Marinated Melon with Norwegian Lobster Tempura and Tomato, Perch and Chorizo Soup is made. [29 minutes]
- Thu, June 13, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 13, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Secrets of the Baltic Sea - Aland, Finland (#107)

Sara La Fountain prepares Pan-fried White Fish with Summer Potato Salad on board a sailing ship. [29 minutes]
- Tue, June 18, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, June 18, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
A Ship with High Spirits - Norway, Denmark (#108)

Andreas makes Brazilian-style bohlinos and boccalinio from dried Norwegian stockfish fish. [29 minutes]
- Thu, June 20, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 20, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Green Paths - Mon, Denmark (#109)

Raw Winter Vegetable Juice, Roast Leg of Goat and Steamed Cod Fillet with Fried Cod Roe are made. [29 minutes]
- Tue, June 25, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, June 25, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Strait Across - Sweden and Denmark (#110)

Shrimp Sandwiches, Pizza with Blue Castello Cheese and Smoked Monkfish are prepared in Copenhagen. [29 minutes]
- Thu, June 27, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 27, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns