Scan Magazine | Special Theme | A Taste of Norway
A cosy and truly inclusive food experience Ever since Søstrene Fryd opened in the heart of Ålesund in 2015, it has been successfully serving delicious organic and gluten-free food that everyone can enjoy. By Ingrid Opstad | Photos: Søstrene Fryd
The popular organic and gluten-free restaurant, café and bakery has a focus on sustainability and making sure that all customers will have the best possible food experience. “Our food is not only organic and gluten-free, but we also cater to any other allergy or special requirements guests might have. We saw a gap in the market here in Norway and wanted to make it easier for people who have challenges with food allergies or intolerances,” says general manager Turid Smoor. At Søstrene Fryd, you can enjoy a fancy dinner, relax with a coffee and a slice of cake, or drop by to pick up a freshly baked bread on the way home. The menu is full of tasty delights such as tapas, burgers, pizza and desserts, as well as an impressive à la carte. “We are proud to serve great food
that everybody can eat without compromising on the flavour,” says Smoor. Their creativity is not only evident in the kitchen, but also in the interior. When entering through the doors, you find a mix of retro and modern designs. “Our aim was to create a homely environment. Throughout the year, we arrange intimate concerts and events. Our most popular happening
amongst tourists and businesses is our authentic Viking-themed dinners,” Smoor explains. “You can taste traditional mead, dried meat and fish in our popular backyard when booking a guided Viking tour with Rollo’s Footsteps.” It is also possible to purchase everything from organic products and baked goods to ceramics and art by local artists. Even the artwork that adorns the walls is for sale in this cosy, inclusive and unique eatery.
Web: www.sostrenefryd.no
The taste of Norwegian nature Elisabeth Grønvik had always wanted to take over her parents’ fruit farm, Grønvik Gard, so when her dream came true in 1987, she went in with passion and enthusiasm. In 2011, she and her husband started using the fruit to make what would become one of Norway’s best apple juices.
is a special reason behind the success: “I think that when you love what you do, the way I do, the products will be good. I am really passionate about what I do, and I think that shows in our products.”
By Synne Johnsson | Photos: Elin Engelsvoll
“I can’t imagine doing anything else. I get to work outside, among the fruit trees, I get to meet so many new people through clients and visitors, and I get to produce a product of high quality that I can be proud of,” says Grønvik. They grow several different apple types at the farm, and because Grønvik is a professional fruit grower, she knows exactly what to mix the different apples with to give them the optimal taste. They produce apple juices with raspberry, blueberry, lemon and ginger, clean apple juices, and a non-alcoholic sparkling apple juice. All the products are completely free from artificial ingredients and made at the 34 | Issue 121 | February 2019
farm. In addition to the juices, they also offer guided tours, allowing visitors to see the work process behind the products and also to taste the different juices themselves. The farm has won multiple awards, among them the prize for Norway’s best apple juice, and Grønvik thinks that there Grønvik Gard’s products are 100 per cent natural.
Elisabeth Grønvik is an educated fruit gardener and knows exactly how best to create the perfect combinations.
Web: gronvikgard.no Facebook: Grønvik Gard Instagram: @gronvikgard