Ida Renathe

Seasonal Workshops

Experience Norwegian cuisine as it changes with the seasons. From winter preservation techniques to summer foraging adventures, each workshop celebrates the natural rhythm of Nordic cooking.

SEASONAL EXPERIENCES

Winter

December - February

Hearty comfort foods, traditional preservation, and holiday specialties

Spring

March - May

Fresh wild greens, foraging basics, and celebration foods

SummerCURRENT

June - August

Midnight sun cooking, coastal seafood, and berry preservation

Autumn

September - November

Mushroom foraging, harvest preservation, and traditional techniques

Winter Workshops

Hearty comfort foods, traditional preservation, and holiday specialties - December - February

Winter
1,600 NOK

Norwegian Christmas Traditions

Master the art of traditional Norwegian Christmas baking including krumkake, lefse, sandbakkels, and other holiday specialties that bring families together.

4 hoursMax 8
All levels3 sessions

Includes:

Traditional recipes
Take-home cookies
Holiday decorations
Mulled wine
Winter
2,100 NOK

Winter Comfort Foods Intensive

Learn to prepare hearty Norwegian winter dishes including traditional stews, warming soups, and preservation techniques for the cold months.

5 hoursMax 6
Intermediate3 sessions

Includes:

Preservation methods
Recipe collection
Full winter meal
Storage containers
Winter
2,400 NOK

Traditional Lutefisk & Fish Preservation

Explore the ancient art of fish preservation and preparation, including the famous lutefisk and other traditional Norwegian fish dishes.

6 hoursMax 4
Advanced2 sessions

Includes:

Fish preparation
Preservation techniques
Traditional meal
Take-home portions

Spring Workshops

Fresh wild greens, foraging basics, and celebration foods - March - May

Spring
2,000 NOK

Spring Foraging & Wild Greens

Discover the first edible plants of spring including wild garlic, nettles, and dandelion greens, and learn to incorporate them into fresh Norwegian dishes.

6 hoursMax 8
Beginner3 sessions

Includes:

Foraging guide
Plant identification
Field trip
Recipe collection
Spring
1,500 NOK

Easter & Spring Celebration Foods

Learn traditional Norwegian Easter recipes and spring celebration dishes that welcome the return of longer days and fresh ingredients.

4 hoursMax 10
All levels2 sessions

Includes:

Easter specialties
Traditional decorations
Spring meal
Recipe cards
Spring
1,300 NOK

New Potato & Spring Vegetable Workshop

Celebrate Norway's beloved new potatoes and the first spring vegetables with traditional and modern preparation techniques.

3 hoursMax 8
Beginner2 sessions

Includes:

Seasonal vegetables
Traditional methods
Modern techniques
Light meal

Summer Workshops

Midnight sun cooking, coastal seafood, and berry preservation - June - August

Summer
2,800 NOK

Midnight Sun Cooking Experience

Experience the magic of cooking under the midnight sun with outdoor grilling, smoking, and traditional summer preparations.

8 hoursMax 6
Intermediate3 sessions

Includes:

Outdoor cooking
Midnight sun experience
Traditional grilling
Full summer feast
Summer
1,900 NOK

Berry Foraging & Preservation

Explore Norway's abundant summer berries including cloudberries, lingonberries, and blueberries, learning traditional preservation methods.

5 hoursMax 8
All levels3 sessions

Includes:

Berry foraging
Preservation techniques
Jam making
Take-home preserves
Summer
2,500 NOK

Coastal Summer Seafood Festival

Master the art of preparing fresh summer seafood including crab, shrimp, and seasonal fish using traditional coastal methods.

6 hoursMax 6
Intermediate2 sessions

Includes:

Fresh seafood selection
Traditional preparation
Coastal feast
Wine pairing

Autumn Workshops

Mushroom foraging, harvest preservation, and traditional techniques - September - November

Autumn
2,300 NOK

Mushroom Foraging & Cooking Intensive

Explore Norwegian forests for edible mushrooms and learn traditional and modern methods for preparing these autumn treasures.

7 hoursMax 6
Intermediate3 sessions

Includes:

Forest foraging
Mushroom identification
Traditional cooking
Preservation methods
Autumn
2,200 NOK

Harvest Preservation Workshop

Learn traditional Norwegian methods for preserving the autumn harvest including smoking, drying, fermenting, and root cellaring.

6 hoursMax 8
All levels3 sessions

Includes:

Preservation techniques
Equipment guidance
Take-home preserved foods
Storage methods
Autumn
1,600 NOK

Apple Harvest & Traditional Baking

Celebrate Norway's apple harvest with traditional baking techniques including apple cakes, preserves, and traditional preparations.

4 hoursMax 10
Beginner2 sessions

Includes:

Apple varieties
Traditional baking
Take-home treats
Preservation tips

Year-Round Learning

Each season brings unique ingredients, techniques, and traditions. Follow our seasonal calendar to experience the full cycle of Norwegian cuisine throughout the year.

Winter

Preservation & Comfort

  • Christmas traditions
  • Fish preservation
  • Comfort foods
  • Indoor techniques

Spring

Fresh & Foraged

  • Wild greens
  • Easter specialties
  • New potatoes
  • Fresh beginnings

Summer

Coastal & Fresh

  • Midnight sun cooking
  • Fresh seafood
  • Berry preservation
  • Outdoor grilling

Autumn

Harvest & Preparation

  • Mushroom foraging
  • Apple harvest
  • Food preservation
  • Winter preparation

Experience the Seasons

Join our seasonal workshops to connect with Norway's natural rhythms and discover how traditional cooks have worked with nature for centuries.