662 talking about this. You opened Ekstedt after being inspired by the idea of cooking on fire and going back to a more rustic style of cooking rooted in Nordic culture.How has the response to this wood fire-only concept changed (if at all) since you first opened in 2011? Selling his aforementioned restaurants in 2011, Niklas opened Ekstedt that same year in the centre of Stockholm. Niklas was born in 1978 in Jämtland in northern Sweden but spent time in southern Sweden and England as he was growing up. As Swedish super chef Niklas says, “you can create … by Andreas Viestad. New Scandinavian Cooking New Scandinavian Cooking Grain for Food. Cereals are a staple food in Scandinavia, so Andreas visits Sokna in Eastern Norway - one of the few places in the country where farmers are able to grow wheat, barley and rye. Food from the Fire and Fire & Smoke 2 Books Collection Set With Gift Journal - The Scandinavian Flavours of Open-Fire Cooking, get grilling with 120 delicious barbecue recipes by Niklas Ekstedt , Rich Harris , et al. Niklas Ekstedt is the chef and restaurateur of the Michelin starred, Ekstedt in Stockholm, Sweeden. Nordic culinary star chef Niklas Ekstedt travels throughout Scandinavia as well as to Colombia and Costa Rica, introducing viewers to some of his favorite recipes, such as cod medallion hash browns, stockfish cakes… Browse the BBC's archive of recipes by Niklas Ekstedt. The crackling of birch, the sizzle of the pot and the scent of wood smoke in the air… the relaxed style that typifies Scandinavian open-fire cooking is explored in this cool new cookbook from Michelin-starred chef, Niklas Ekstedt, who is famed for cooking over wood only. Chef Niklas, who often makes food infused with smoke or torched by fire, was originally inspired by the idea of cooking everything … First out, he visits Røros in Mid-Norway in his search for genuine Scandinavian flavors. Learn more about the program at PBS Food. Review: Niklas Ekstedt – Food from the Fire. And that’s exactly what the acclaimed chef set out to achieve. In previous seasons, award-winning TV host, food journalist and cookbook author Andreas Viestad and Tina Nordstrom treated viewers to an eye-opening voyage through Norway, Sweden and … New Scandinavian Cooking is a cooking show that offers a rich visual tour of Nordic cuisine, culture and history. Niklas often makes food infused by smoke or torched with fire, and he cooks some of his favorite recipes inspired by nature and the history of Northern Europe. New Scandinavian Cooking is the world re-known cooking show, featuring Nordic chefs of Scandinavia, fantastic food and breathtaking scenery from all the Nordic countries of Europe. A culinary TV show focused on Scandinavian recipes and food traditions. Niklas, a pioneer of Nordic gastronomy and open fire cooking, has been a prominent figure in raising the profile of Scandinavian food globally. After spending time at el Bulli, The Fat Duck and Chicago’s now closed Charlie Trotter, in 1999 he successfully opened his debut restaurant Niklas at the age of twenty-one, followed by Niklas i Viken in 2003. Season eight features a new host — Niklas Ekstedt, a Swedish Michelin-starred chef, cookbook author and television host. Q&A With Chef Niklas Ekstedt. In our latest season, we are introducing the Swedish Michelin Chef Niklas Ekstedt. Curiosity about food is like hunger. Season eight features a new host — Niklas Ekstedt, a Swedish Michelin-starred chef, cookbook author and television host.