Dining in Snowy Heights: The MUNCHIES Guide to Norway (Part 2)

The “fjell” - the mountain - is an integral part of Norwegian culture. Also when it comes to food. Halaigh meets up with Randi Skaug who has scaled Mount Everest and the world’s highest peaks, and together they hike up Preikestolen, near Stavanger. Before they encounter terrifying weather that sees them clinging to the edge of the mountain, they enjoy a lunch of traditional “fjell food”, including boiled beets and more reindeer heart. The snowy landscape continues in Trondheim, where Halaigh attends the world cup ski jump competition and feasts on waffles - alongside ski jump superstars and the future king of Norway. Back in Stavanger, Halaigh gets to indulge in one of his food passions, sardines, when a local expert treats him to racks and racks of the little golden jewels.
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[@MoosicDude]

This guy is easily one of the best presenters on Munchies. He know's his stuff, has natural charisma and doesn't feel the need to overreact to try and be interesting.

[@stirlingfromla]

True, but not smart enough to bring gloves.

[@MoosicDude]

stirlingfromla didn't seem to bother him though.

[@The1337BBQ]

At least he didn't try to make the hike in flip flops as too many do.

[@elizabethbennet4791]

lol no way!

[@OASS4]

First video i ever saw from this channel. And i surely quickly subscribed. Good chemistry gay or not.

[@Abdul_rhman90]

She carries a deer's heart in her pocket to eat like a snack.. Wild Viking lady

[@annatunold6158]

Reindeer** it’s delicious 😋

[@perperson199]

Reindeer is the best

[@EnFyr]

Not weird at all. Most of us do it especially on winter hikes ;)

[@Cheddarjrr]

"I got some food we can have food first" Smooth

[@henlolneh]

Saucy women make the world go round.

[@chip3845]

coincidental that her name was randy xD

[@wongjefx980]

One sly fox there...

[@Jdcie]

I'd take up that proposition. What a total mountaineering babe

[@jimmywatts8219]

😉👌

[@Aitonater]

Can we please get more of this presenter if Munchies can convince him to stop being a sous chef for a while.

[@MoonV29]

Liam Aiton hes gonna get buff if Munchies keep sending him to produce videos like this xD

[@millerian1]

I think he recently stopped being the Sous chef, he is now the head chef.

[@yescooliotime]

Welcome to Irish people man

[@bradt7086]

If VICE is smart they will use this guy more for more exploring of Europe. I can see a nice small internet starter series with each season is him exploring food cultures in a specific area around Europe. Maybe even have him start buy working in kitchens for a bit. The possibilities are endless. Also give me a job on the show. Thanks.

[@JohnSmith-gc6pm]

Brad Taylor hell yeah! I would totally watch every episode of him learning in depth about the traditional meals!

[@mikequaff6025]

Everyone is so happy . From the presenter to the guests . Sign this dude up and send him everywhere .

[@robbiecrypto2125]

the sardine historian is the best bloke ever! please do a munchies special on him!!!!!!

[@JohnSmith-gc6pm]

rob taylor damnation right! 15 mins for him alone wouldn't be enough

[@Adamacaciastrainn]

Good host. Nice to see a non hipster reporter from vice.

[@dgamer7118]

True

[@yescooliotime]

Welcome to Irish people man

[@deathzmane7188]

@@yescooliotime sounds like my people

[@meinblubber]

awesome lady, she would make a kickass grandma

[@JAK3THETUB3]

I’m 42 years old. I was in Norway for a month when I was 9. I can still taste the waffles and jam. It brings me back seeing that.

[@TheKonstl95]

my grandma is from norway and she never really told us any stories about the country. The only Norwegian things she showed us were waffles with brown cheese (best with caviar paste) and stories about Trols! This really reminded me of her,thanks

[@DifferentNow]

rottenbunnycorpse LP You should visit

[@TheKonstl95]

would love to but the north is very expensive and i am just a poor student

[@fingerboard202]

We don't eat any of this crap in Norway, 99% of Norwegians find all of this disgusting. The only people who eat the things in the video accept waffles are like old people living in the middle of nowhere. We just eat tacos and pizza to be honest

[@bajorgensen]

You want waffles, troll stories and history? Contact me, I can help find stories about grandma/Norway. Come visist if you like. I can only promise herring/rakfisk/lutfisk (the only food exempt from "toxic substance" in Wisconsin state legislature)

[@MrXtacle]

What? I don't know where you're from in Norway. But komle(kompe, rapseball. Kjære barn har mange navn) is eaten all the time here, except with salted lamb, not pork. Scallops are constant during the spring/summer when we go fishing. Dried hearts are also common with some beer after we go hunting. Smoked fish, får i kål, and freshly caught and smoked or ovenfried sardines, mmmm so good during the season. Although you're probably just being sarcastic. Seeing as Grandiosa is our uncrowned national dish. But I'd say all of these foods are pretty common outside of Oslo.

[@MrCarl2020]

What a wonderful 2 episodes so far. First the great German and now a great Norweign women. Also this Irish guy need his on show. Someone pay the man to make these kind of shows. Such a nice guy.

[@Salpeteroxid]

More with this presenter, he is super lovely. Such a nice guy, give that man a cookie! 11/10 would watch again!

[@PrettyThable]

God bless that waffle girl. God bless her soul.

[@JohnSmith-gc6pm]

Julian T and her waffles!

[@BastardOfTheNorth]

"Thank the gods for Beckie, _and_ her waffles"

[@justblais21]

Waffle girl!!

[@CanjoRambo]

whats her @ :)

[@hollowearthsounds]

girl is gorgeous

[@dazzasaulog]

My God, she was gorgeous

[@saschaappel2091]

would bone 10/10

[@wongjefx980]

Waffle Girl... when you think Nordic beauty... it's her.

[@cpunching]

He fucking smashed that row of sardines. One cut there's 2 missing, the next there's only 2 left!

[@JohnSmith-gc6pm]

cpunching who could resist!

[@cumboward]

This host is fantastic. Brings the best out of everyone he interacts with. Hopefully there is more of him.

[@lucycanada6912]

Agreed this host is a natural success for Munchies

[@rcs3681]

The Sardine guy is an amazing storyteller!

[@EnFyr]

The biggest misconception people have when traveling to Norway to go on hikes or mountain climbing is that it's easy. Most Norwegians have all the basic skills in trecking as in making fire and pits, packing equipment, food and shelter. And last but not least, being fit enough to do the hike. The most scenic places in Norway are not easily exsessable so just bare that in mind before setting out on a more demanding trip.

[@johnparker4441]

This guy is the most natural and one of the best host ever. Hats off to you dude.

[@jjjeou]

this host is so genuine and enthusiastic about what he learns and says and that makes the entire series so much better. that scene with the sardine expert was insane LMAO i’ve never seen a more passionate man discussing sardines

[@matthewrabbit]

This series is incredible so far (haven't seen part 3 yet). Hilarious, courteous host and some really interesting people from around Norway. Would be lovely to see how he gets on in different countries. I absolutely lost it when he was skiing! The Irish have some amazing ways of swearing.

[@sev3n7z]

This sardine guy has the most angelic voice lol 😇

[@rickcruz3382]

WOW! Iam game for some mountain climbing and a hot meal The guide is so unbelievably full of life/spirit & beauty ! It would be an honor to SHARE a meal w/her after a long cold hike ,her spirit would make you forget that your hands and feet are frozen !

[@xiweizhou123]

The lady is super sweet

[@JohnSmith-gc6pm]

Dyingrace and lots of food!

[@EnFyr]

Typical mountaineer woman in Norway. Always packed with food and munchies. It's how we survive the cold ;)

[@DEFxRECON]

Sardine Man has a nice voice that would suit the guy in a group of adventurers who tells stories by the fire.

[@troulimoes]

This is absolutely beautiful. PLEASE keep this guy around, his connection with the people and the food and his honest enthusiasm are gold

[@evanhall3688]

You can buy the "Ski Queen" brown cheese here in the states at most grocery stores. It's a bit pricey but sooooo good. It's caramelized goat cheese btw.

[@sobe9ograff]

Sorry for necroing this from slo long ago but. There is different versions of brown cheese from goat or from cow. And it's not straight cheese even tho it is called that. It is made out of caramelized whey. Wich is a byproduct of making cheese.

[@robynboynton]

his lack of gloves is making my hands hurt

[@dutchmill4795]

Why doesn't this guy have his own show?!?! He's amazing and very personable.

[@lauraroberts9]

Nothing more Munchies than a sardine historian 💕

[@kallekohlstrom5795]

Love the norwegians, so relaxed and happy. Got to envy them living so close to nature.

[@johnsonquinn6455]

It looks like a high school sophomore exploring Norwegian quisine as a school holiday project, especially with the long coat style that covers his hands. Don't get me wrong, it was a very enjoyable episode.

[@supertran28]

That Norwegian girl oh my god

[@JohnSmith-gc6pm]

Faneto T absolutely stunning !

[@reallivebluescat]

Bah she's maybe a 7 in scandinavia!

[@TheLoneComic]

She still went after him like a bandito!

[@shadowseer92]

I love this Show, it's a nice change of pace from the other munchies shows, he's also starting to become one of my favorite presenters.

[@mayplesurup]

Today I returned after a month in Norway. What a beautiful country!!

[@ayinn111]

Love that sardine guy

[@FadedPilotNW]

The waffle guy and gal must be made in a lab..... how can you look so damn perfect lol

[@KingDennisJensen]

dang that place is beautiful.

[@dingbat99]

Great series and great host, would love to see Norway.

[@rvdcliffe3792]

Love this series. Halaigh is a great presenter.

[@TKM11370]

Great to see one of my country men doing us proud! :)

[@JohnSmith-gc6pm]

Tony McSpadden I know! I'll have to be proud to be on the same planet to!

[@kiaxiong4329]

You know he’s been in the restaurant business for years when his response to the ski trainer was “yes chef” 😂❤

[@mig4rane]

Yeah. The Munchies host is great. Really warm good feels from him. Grew up in Norway and it was definitely not a culinary destination at that time. It's odd that they processed everything into shrimp paste and fiskebollen. I remember buying shrimp right off the docks from the fishermen. Delicious Nordic sweet shrimp. Anyway, that Munchies host is great.

[@imaw1nn3r98]

“Our food may not look edible, but either you eat or die - cold weather season.” - Norway Tourism Representative

[@locknload287]

The host is awesome!

[@koolerthanapolarbear]

i love listening to this dude talk

[@metodex]

those sardines look fantastic

[@xSwaythe]

love this guy

[@JohnSmith-gc6pm]

xSwaythe charismatic, genuine, and just a likeable bloke! Really hope he gets more shows

[@TheRocknrolla12]

To have the privilege of eating in such majestic weather.... Mind totally blown..Want to visit Norway

[@Oleg666]

Stavanger represent ❤️

[@ryanharnell9268]

Take this and run with it Munchies. Love this show and host. Like the man said "It's a bag o'tits" :D

[@TheGhostOfFredZeppelin]

Erik talked about the sardines the way Steve Irwin talked about animals, love it!

[@DavidTarekVidaaa]

Would love to visit Eric in the Sardine factory to give those Sardines a go!! Humility and Humor what a refreshing human traits. The Viking lady Randi, what a Love! I am Mexican and I want to go freeze my b*lls off to Norway now!! Thank you Munchies!

[@alpaktuna]

This is a brilliant series.

[@yochevedmendelson8750]

That's was so special to see this...beautiful.

[@oimonsexmann]

that yellow turnip she brought out is actually quite common in germany. over here we call it "steckrübe" (e.g. pokebeet), the translator told me it is commonly known as "rutabaga" or "swede". makes for a great stew with some potatoes cooked in vegetable broth with some parsley and mustard seeds added.

[@QuackenInsanity]

Holy crap, I love this series!

[@sanketochavan]

Delightful people.

[@PaulVivid]

Seet baby jesus that waffle girl is just angelic, I could eat waffles my whole life :)

[@sejwer5]

I love this guy, i want to se more of this guy!

[@edthomas8982]

Loving this guide to Norway!!

[@ianhobbs6326]

Randy rocks ❤

[@onnotombrook557]

A shame that they cut it in 15min long videos. 40 min sounds better for such a intressting topping... But still a lovely video

[@JohnSmith-gc6pm]

Thor Odin definatly! I hope this show gets a lot more funding to make that possible

[@Silverag212]

I LOVE the canning museum! SO interesting!

[@kamotetops1572]

Wow that guy doesn't know what COLD is!

[@robbicu]

We need more Haleigh Whelan-McManus. Please!

[@corgeousgeorge]

How he's rocking mountain hiking with no gloves? Getting that frost bite lol

[@charliecoops12]

love the presenter! more of him :)

[@Furmum4life]

Wow that dried heart of reindeer!!

[@XxPushoverxX]

I really enjoyed this, thanks munchies!

[@dirtyteeth0]

Love that Puukko she breaks out

[@saibot1221]

Trondheim represent! :)

[@juni0r30]

Best food in Trondheim? I'm visiting soon :)

[@zemekiel]

McDonalds. That's how bad trønderfood is.

[@HannaMadeIt]

Trondheim has a lot of really good resturants. Would say Bula Bistro or To Rom og Kjøkken are one of the best resturants we have: You should also go to Havfuen for som insane seafood.

[@RegulareoldNorseBoy]

My Grandpa was stationed in tronheim norway during ww2 where he meet my Grandmom

[@anorexicpitbull4714]

lmao

[@shaz3r786]

One word: Gloomy

[@Zouldari]

It took me WAAAY to long to walk up that Place xD And i live here damn it xD I even Fell asleep on the way down xD HAHA When he made that jump the only thing i remember is from my dad Doing this too and 1 time he was Getting som jumps in on his free time and a Gust of wind Carryed him right in to the first Tree There was He did end up with a broken rib and a Fractured hand but Ended up on the ground in 1 pice xD

[@ikan-ikan4861]

Another cracking skandenavian episode!

[@wongjefx980]

"I haven't been on skis in about 10 years"..."you haven't?...oh"... classic...

[@fartzinwind]

Portland has a great food cart called Viking Soul Food, that has traditional foods. They are amazing. They also do wonderful catering for parties and such. Their cured mead / fish finger foods are amazing.

[@quincysells8141]

fartzinwind where in Portland is it? I live in Portland

[@IVEY79]

Trogdar, the burniator, where in Portland? Portland Oregon or Maine? Street?

[@ApocalypticalFury]

1:37 "Got whiskey in your pocket? Ahhh- shit!" My sides, man!

[@cowboyroland]

7:17 that mom instinct kicks in lol

[@shahmiBro1]

I had it when I was having an empty stomach honestly;

[@Shizzmonger]

Love the host. What a great guy

[@somerandomedgyguy1723]

I like those MUNCHIES Guides but damn, so much noise about waffles

[@Bluenautilus843]

so many innuendos and...God it was entertaining at least!

[@ocean91]

It's kind of funny how you visit the sami people later. Daniel Forfang is from a tiny village in northern Norway. You can tell by his facial features that he's sami too. The sami people living next to the sea were fishing and not herding reindeer though.

[@maltejedstrom9324]

Whats so interesting is that apart from the dried heart the norwegian husmanskost is very different compared to swedish even though the two countries are so close to eachother :O

[@maltejedstrom9324]

Oh and btw, the waffle is as swedish as norwegian, except the cheese.....

[@Smulenify]

Malte Jedstrom He’s mostly visiting western and northern places, these were very isolated and therefore the food, languge and traditions varies greatly, the closer you get to Sweden the more similarities appear though, half of Norways population lives within 100km of the border :) This is why Norway got two official written languages, and many easteners find Swedish easier to understand than some Norwegian dialects.

[@Harrrgh]

I wish I wasn't afraid of every thing. Looks like their gonna have fun.

[@juandeleon4270]

Damn. I'm in love with Randi.....

[@CM-ey7nq]

"Won't get sardines like this anywhere else in the world." As a Norwegian, I'd say this is partly true. But Spain and Portugal got us beat there.

[@Furmum4life]

Awesome episode..beautiful Norway!!

[@casper4109]

Ive been here, it is defenitly worth it!

[@s0dfish110]

"Randi Skaug is a badass" - Abraham Lincoln.

[@quiteloud7293]

Best host since Ivar Berglin!!!

[@tayp231]

She wanted more than a hug

[@bleedingheartexpat]

Sardine man is so happy and passionate about his work! It made me smile :)

[@dazzasaulog]

@9:20 your shortcut to waffle girl

[@reallivebluescat]

Shes maybe a 7 in scandinavia thou...

[@jasonray6681]

Caramel Butt not all heroes wear capes

[@gonzothompson8118]

Carl-Fredrik L Lol stfu

[@g4zemassacre861]

I been a munchies subscriber and viewer for a long while and have yet to see any episodes in the Pacific Asia area.

[@aphexon.]

its not known as praaaaagkasooooolaaaaggghhhn! but Prekestolen

[@JustLukeJohnson]

I hope he goes up North - I love the Finnmark more than anywhere else in the world.