NEWPerfect Day visits two new destinations in Denmark  Møn Ringkøbing FjordVisit the first 13 destinations BornholmSummer, herring, strawberries and rape-seed oil.  CopenhagenOpen sandwiches, beer and micro breweries.  FaaborgSpring, asparagus, rhubarb and smoked cheese.  Greenland
Prawns, Greenland halibut and musk oxen.  LammefjordenDanish autumn and root crops.  Limfjorden
Mussels and oysters.  Lolland Falster
Eel, apples, vinegar, crabs and sugar beets.  Læsø/SamsøNew potatoes, sea salt, langoustine, ham and honey.  Northern ZealandDairy products, fresh cheese and berries.  Skagen
Summer in Skagen and fish.  Southern JutlandLamb, common brown shrimp and glasswort.  AalborgHunting traditions, hares, pheasants and mushrooms.
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In this episode, New Scandinavian Cooking focuses on the two small islands of Læsø and Samsø. The Danish chef Claus Meyer prepares delicious dishes using local ingredients such as new potatoes, langoustine, ham, sea salt and honey from the Northern brown bees of Læsø.
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Læsø Læsø - Denmark's smallest municipality - offers many regional dishes and is famous for its culinary traditions. There are several festivals focusing on the island's fine produce and special island products. Fish, langoustine, Læsø heather lamb, organic pork, Galloway cattle, homemade specialty sausages, chanterelle, Læsø heather honey, Læsø salt and a variety of herbs and organic vegetables are some of the special and exciting Læsø produce you find on the island.
Samsø Samsø is centrally located in the middle of Denmark and offers many exciting products year round such as new potatoes, crisp cucumbers, sunripe tomatoes, strawberries and blackcurrant, pumpkins, cabbage and root crops.
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Samsø has a mild climate and good conditions for growing a wide variety of vegetables and fruit. Throughout the year, there are booths along the roads where you can shop for ingredients for a delicious meal with fresh seasonal produce.
Events and Activities
Læsø Langoustine Festival
More than 3,000 spectators will gather at Østerby harbour on 17 August 2008 when Læsø's yearly langoustine festival is held. Skilled and famous chefs will compete about preparing the best best and win "The Golden Langoustine Claw". The festival's lobster booth overflows with langoustines, and if you have never shelled a langoustine before it is your chance to learn. Read more about Læsø Langoustine festival and other event taken place in Læsø
Samsø Produce Festival
The festival shows off the island's wonderful vegetables and there are exhibitions by artist craftsmen, flower arrangers and many others. The event takes place on 30-31 August 2008. |
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Local produce
Læsø heather honey
Læsø honey comes from the Northern brown bees and Læsø is the only place in Denmark where they are found. The nectar gathered by the bees almost solely comes from the wild flora of forests, moors, heaths and beach meadows. This results in a very fine and aromatic summer honey which is slung in July and a strong and spicy heather honey which is available in September. The honey is sold at the islands farm shops amongst other places.
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Visit local producers
Læsø SaltworksLæsø Saltworks is a working workshop where you can see how the saltworker produces the salt in the same way as in the Middle Ages. You can also make your own salt. Read more about Læsø Saltworks
Juul & Son Bee and Farm ShopHere products are made using old recipes and emphasis is made on making high quality products. The Læsø special ham is something exceptional. Read more about Juul & Son Bee and Farm Shop
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Samsø MarmaladeThe production of Samsø marmalade started in spring 2000. The marmalade is made from the last, small berries on the strawberry plant which have a particularly sweet and strong taste. Moreover, they also produce blackcurrant marmalade.
More informationIf you want to know more about Læsø and Samsø and what there is to see and do on the islands, you can get inspiration here. Læsø Samsø
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