Fire + Ice ─ Classic Nordic Cooking

A beautifully curated and approachable collection of 150 recipes from Scandinavia, from the founding editor ofGastronomica and the West's leading culinary authority on the cuisines of the European North.

Scandinavia is a region of extremes—where effortlessly chic design meets rugged wilderness, and perpetual winter nights are followed by endless days of summer—and Fire and Ice proves that Scandinavian cuisine is no exception. Founding editor of Gastronomica and the West’s leading culinary authority on the cuisines of the European North, Darra Goldstein explores the rich cultural history and culinary traditions of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. From the bold aroma of smoked arctic char, to the delicate flavor of saffron buns, and from the earthy taste of chanterelle soup to the fragrant aroma of raspberry-rose petal jam, this beautifully curated cookbook features over 100 inspiring and achievable recipes that introduce home cooks to the glorious and diverse flavors of Nordic cooking.

Darra Goldstein is a professor of Russian at Williams College and the founding editor of the James Beard Award-winning journal Gastronomica. Goldstein has written and spoken extensively about the cuisines of the Far North and has consulted for the Norwegian Ministry of Culture and the Council of Europe. She has written or edited more than a dozen books, including The Georgian Feast, which won the 1994 IACP Julia Child Award.