An Ancient Norse Mythology Feast in Asgard
BY Alison Wiebe
Embark on a culinary adventure to Asgard by preparing a decadent ancient Norse Mythology feast where each recipe is inspired by the Aesir gods!
Prepare a lavish feast, or try a few of your favourite recipes inspired by Asgard, one of the Nine Realms of Ancient Norse mythology, and the gods that inhabit it. Travelling up the winding branches of Yggdrasil, the mighty world tree, we arrive at the mystical realm of Asgard.
The celestial realm of Asgard is home to the mighty sky gods, the Aesir. In the spirit of community and kinship, we set out to honour the Aesir deities by preparing offerings in their names. Our feast includes offerings for the mighty Thor and honours the delights of Idunn’s sacred gardens. Together, let us raise a horn with the fallen warriors in Odin’s hall!
Sweet Cardamom Bread with Honey Orange Butter for Sif
Honey-yellow bread shaped into a braid and scented with cardamom is prepared as an offering to the goddess Sif, the golden-haired wife of Thor. This soft and tender braided bread is served with citrusy whipped honey orange butter for a decadent treat.
Akvavit Mead Cocktail for Odin
To honour Odin, the All-Father and chief of the Aesir, this mead inspired cocktail is made with the Scandinavian spirit Akvavit – aromatic, botanical, and sweetened with honey!
Fresh Herb Salad with Hazelnut Vinaigrette for Eir
This fresh herb salad is full of aromatic greens and tossed with a toasted hazelnut vinaigrette. Prepared in honour of the Norse goddess of healing, Eir, the unique blend of herbs, toasted hazelnuts and tangy vinaigrette is a tribute to the nourishing qualities of ancient herbal remedies
Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb with Mustard and Fennel for Thor
For the Norse god of thunder, a hearty leg of lamb is slow roasted until tender and seasoned with tangy mustard and fragrant fennel for an impressive offering.
Creamy Root Vegetable Gratin for Frigga
This creamy root vegetable gratin is inspired by the great All-Mother, Frigga. A rich and comforting dish with a medley of thinly layered root vegetables smothered in cream, flavoured with fresh thyme and nutmeg and topped with melted cheese.
Juniper and Beer Beef Stew for Tyr
Tender chunks of beef are slowly braised in a rich broth with beer and fragrant juniper berries. Carrots, parsnips and fresh herbs make this a hearty and earthy stew to honour Tyr, the god of war, justice and honour.
Apple Mead Honey Cake for Idunn
This tender and moist apple mead honey cake is inspired by the Norse goddess Idunn and her golden apples. Full of fresh tart apples, generously soaked in mead, and topped with a dollop of whipped cream, this cake is a sweet and elegant offering to the goddess of renewal.
