{"id":11554,"date":"2023-10-30T14:56:22","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T14:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/?post_type=artikler&#038;p=11554"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:17:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:17:09","slug":"kenneth-serves-the-freshest-cod-in-both-modern-and-traditional-ways","status":"publish","type":"artikler","link":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/kenneth-serves-the-freshest-cod-in-both-modern-and-traditional-ways\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenneth Serves the Freshest Cod in Both Modern and Traditional Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-ingress\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn__ingress\">\n\t\t\t\tWinter is cod season, and one shouldn\u2019t miss the chance to taste fresh cod on a northern lights or ski visit to Northern Norway. We found someone who has been raised on authentic Northern Norwegian cuisine and has also travelled, seen, and tasted a bit of the wider world to guide us into the mysteries of cod. \n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Who do we ask about food on Senja island in the winter? Our contacts on the fairytale island all agreed, &#8220;ask Kenneth at Senja by Heart &#8211; he runs a great kitchen.&#8221; Kenneth Pettersen, age 28, at <em><a href=\"https:\/\/senjabyheart.no\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Senja by Heart <\/a><\/em>in Torsken has training from the Kulinarisk akademi \u2013a centre of expertise for good food and drink &#8211;  as well as representing Norway on the National Culinary Team along with a host of different restaurants. When we meet him, he&#8217;s busy preparing legs of lamb to be cured into fenal\u00e5r, a Norwegian charcuterie specialty.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-2\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Unknown-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1800x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Unknown-1-1536x2048.jpg\" alt=\"Kenneth Pettersen was away from Senja to work in restaurants down south, but has returned to his home island, and is now running Senja by Heart in Torsken \u00a9 Senja by Heart\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Unknown-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Kenneth Pettersen was away from Senja to work in restaurants down south, but has returned to his home island, and is now running Senja by Heart in Torsken \u00a9 Senja by Heart\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Unknown.jpg\" data-size=\"2273x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Unknown-768x811.jpg\" alt=\"Halibut is a lovely fish, and preferably served in winter \u00a9 Eirik Nilssen \/ Senja by Heart\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Unknown.jpg\" data-caption=\"Halibut is a lovely fish, and preferably served in winter \u00a9 Eirik Nilssen \/ Senja by Heart\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Kenneth Pettersen was away from Senja to work in restaurants down south, but has returned to his home island, and is now running Senja by Heart in Torsken \u00a9 Senja by Heart<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Halibut is a lovely fish, and preferably served in winter \u00a9 Eirik Nilssen \/ Senja by Heart<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-winter-cod-turns-into-skrei\">In Winter, cod turns into <em>skrei <\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Norwegian-Arctic cod makes the annual migration from the cold waters southeast of Svalbard to the &#8211; relatively &#8211; tepid waters off Lofoten, Vester\u00e5len, and Senja in January to March. And they do it for love. Our waters are turned into a love nest, and then the adults swim back up, and the fry follows suit by drifting with the Gulf Stream. That is, if it avoids the hooks of the fishermen. The Lofoten Fisheries date back 1000 years at least, and it is the most traditional of the seasonal fishing seasons along the Norwegian coast. We usually refer to the migrating cod as <em>skrei <\/em>in this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/005647_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2560x1714\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/005647_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-2048x1371.jpg\" alt=\"Heading out to Malangsgrunnen bank on a great winter&#039;s day \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/005647_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Heading out to Malangsgrunnen bank on a great winter&#039;s day \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/006099_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_Lenvik.jpg\" data-size=\"533x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/006099_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_Lenvik.jpg\" alt=\"The girls and boys in Senja can affort the latest gaming equipment after a winter of child labour cutting tongues \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/006099_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_Lenvik.jpg\" data-caption=\"The girls and boys in Senja can affort the latest gaming equipment after a winter of child labour cutting tongues \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/005661_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2560x1714\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/005661_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-768x514.jpg\" alt=\"Fisherman, cod and Senja&#039;s outer coast \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/005661_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Fisherman, cod and Senja&#039;s outer coast \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/005656_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2560x1714\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/005656_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-768x514.jpg\" alt=\"Cod fishing at Malangsgrunnen bank off Senja Island \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/005656_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Cod fishing at Malangsgrunnen bank off Senja Island \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Heading out to Malangsgrunnen bank on a great winter&#039;s day \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: The girls and boys in Senja can affort the latest gaming equipment after a winter of child labour cutting tongues \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Fisherman, cod and Senja&#039;s outer coast \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Cod fishing at Malangsgrunnen bank off Senja Island \u00a9 Reiner Schaufler<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-traditional-food-in-the-skrei-season\">What is traditional food in the skrei season?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When Kenneth was seven years old, he was working in a fish processing plant cutting the tongues. Seven-year-olds working in a fish factory might sound shocking, but on the coast of Northern Norway, this is the norm. A classic dinner in this period is breaded, pan-fried cod&#8217;s tongues, served with potatoes, grated carrot, and a remoulade sauce. Kenneth is also a fan of the traditional &#8220;fiskegrateng&#8221; \u2013 the British fish pie is a close relative. Macaroni, b\u00e9chamel sauce, and fish leftovers, with a crumb topping \u2013 it is an everyday delicacy. &#8220;Make more than one and freeze them in foil trays,&#8221; Kenneth says, &#8220;and you have dinner in 15 minutes next week.&#8221; Fast food \u00e0 la Kenneth. &#8220;How about &#8216;m\u00f8lja,&#8217; the cult dish of the skrei season?&#8221; Kenneth is hesitant, &#8220;not my favorite \u2013 there are so many other good things.&#8221; That takes courage to say in the north!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/lofoten-stockfish-museum-in-a-reveals-how-stockfish-became-such-a-craze\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/76f94cca51fbb7a71ccc3235ce3d7c65-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2>Lofoten Stockfish Museum in \u00c5 reveals how stockfish became such a craze<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-eat-and-stay todo-food-in-northern-norway facilities-sustainable-travel season-winter region-lofoten malgrupper-culture-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/molje-is-the-norths-favourite-winter-meal\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Web-st\u00f8rreles-3-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tLofoten\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>M\u00f8lje is the North&#8217;s favourite winter meal<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tEat and stay\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-fishing todo-winter-fishing season-winter region-lofoten malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-culture-specialist malgrupper-nature-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-lofoten-fishery\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 47.524752475248% 68.959888059701%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/000652_Terje-Rakke-Nordic-Life_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tLofoten\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Lofoten Fishery is the richest in the world<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tCoastal Culture\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kenneth-grew-up-with-good-cooking\">Kenneth Grew Up with Good Cooking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;My father is a fisherman,&#8221; Kenneth says, &#8220;and a bit adventurous one at that.&#8221; Thus, Kenneth was familiar with many curious things from an early age. Cold-smoked Greenland halibut, pan-fried halibut, or poached pollack (saithe) \u2013 there is endless variation from the sea in winter. Shrimps and other shellfish are more succulent and tastier than in summer. A shrimp sandwich is the epitome of summer food, but Kenneth points out you should rather eat it in winter. The same goes for king crab and mussels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-you-eat-in-senja-by-heart-in-winter\">What Do You Eat in Senja by Heart in Winter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We use the whole fish,&#8221; Kenneth says. The tongue and the chin are the best and most succulent cuts. He pan-fries the chins, and the loins, the prized backbone cuts, are poached to perfection. The belly meat is perfect for fish pies and fish soup, and the tail meat is good for fish pies as well. The heads and the bones are made into fish stock for soups and sauces. This is both good for the planet and the palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-2\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kveite_SenjabyHeart_foto_EirikNilssen-1.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1599\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kveite_SenjabyHeart_foto_EirikNilssen-1-2048x1364.jpg\" alt=\"Halibut has a firm flesh and has a mild taste. Photo: Eirik Nilssen \/ Senja by Heart\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Kveite_SenjabyHeart_foto_EirikNilssen-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Halibut has a firm flesh and has a mild taste. Photo: Eirik Nilssen \/ Senja by Heart\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Laks_stekt_SenjabyHeart_foto_EirikNilssen.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1599\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Laks_stekt_SenjabyHeart_foto_EirikNilssen-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Pan fried Salmon at Senja by Heart - in the village of Torsken on Senja Island \u00a9 Eirik Nilssen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Laks_stekt_SenjabyHeart_foto_EirikNilssen.jpg\" data-caption=\"Pan fried Salmon at Senja by Heart - in the village of Torsken on Senja Island \u00a9 Eirik Nilssen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Halibut has a firm flesh and has a mild taste. Photo: Eirik Nilssen \/ Senja by Heart<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Pan fried Salmon at Senja by Heart &#8211; in the village of Torsken on Senja Island \u00a9 Eirik Nilssen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-senja-by-heart-is-a-bistro\">Senja by Heart is a Bistro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kenneth&#8217;s restaurant at <a href=\"https:\/\/senjabyheart.no\/en\/\">Senja by Heart <\/a>is not a gourmet place; he calls it a bistro. &#8220;We do things you could have done at home; we just do it perfectly every time since we&#8217;re so experienced. We do a bloody good bistro with generous portions, and it&#8217;s not that expensive.&#8221; Although skrei and shellfish play the first fiddle in winter, carnivores will be delighted by the local lamb from Senja. Again, Kenneth uses the whole animal, preparing varied dishes from the neck, short ribs, and legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-veggies-are-taken-good-care-of\">Veggies are Taken Good Care of<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One might think that vegetarians would be a bit of a nuisance in such a maritime-oriented kitchen like Kenneth&#8217;s. Not the case; Kenneth strongly believes vegetarians should not be offered &#8220;meat substitutes&#8221; like soy burgers. Instead, he takes plant-based foods very seriously. A salt-baked beetroot salad with goat cheese from Bomstad farm in goat-farming Mecca Nordkjosbotn is one example. Local mushrooms, various vegetables pickled, baked, green \u2013 &#8220;treat your veg with the same care as you treat your meat and fish, and then veggie food is turned into a delicacy.&#8221; Kenneth has a heart for vegetarians.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-2\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gr\u251c\u00a9nnsaker_milj\u251c\u00a9bilde_Senjabyheart_Foto_EirikNilssen-1.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1670\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gr\u251c\u00a9nnsaker_milj\u251c\u00a9bilde_Senjabyheart_Foto_EirikNilssen-1-2048x1425.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetables from Senja Island. Foto: Eirik Nilssen \/ Senja by Heart\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gr\u251c\u00a9nnsaker_milj\u251c\u00a9bilde_Senjabyheart_Foto_EirikNilssen-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Vegetables from Senja Island. Foto: Eirik Nilssen \/ Senja by Heart\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Betesalat_SenjabyHeart_foto_EirikNilssen-1.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1599\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Betesalat_SenjabyHeart_foto_EirikNilssen-1-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"A veggie alternative at Senja by Heart, with local veg and cheese from Balsfjord \u00a9 Eirik Nilssen \/ Senja by Heart\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Betesalat_SenjabyHeart_foto_EirikNilssen-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"A veggie alternative at Senja by Heart, with local veg and cheese from Balsfjord \u00a9 Eirik Nilssen \/ Senja by Heart\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Vegetables from Senja Island. Foto: Eirik Nilssen \/ Senja by Heart<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: A veggie alternative at Senja by Heart, with local veg and cheese from Balsfjord \u00a9 Eirik Nilssen \/ Senja by Heart<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-you-prepare-cod-yourself\">Can You Prepare Cod Yourself?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We challenged Kenneth to give us a recipe for a good <em>skrei <\/em>dish for non-professionals. He suggested pan-fried <em>skrei <\/em>loin, that fine fillet from the cod&#8217;s back portion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with covering the fish fillet with coarse salt for 12 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fish should then be rinsed and dried well. The salt extracts liquid from the flesh of the fish, making it firmer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put the pan on medium heat and use a neutral plant oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When hot, place the fish in the pan with the skin side down. Keep it there for 5-6 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flip the fish and add whole crushed garlic cloves, sprigs of thyme or other herbs, a generous tablespoon of butter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn down the heat and let the fish simmer until it flakes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Poached potatoes and grated carrots are the typical Norwegian accompaniments, but more Mediterranean side dishes are also possible. &#8220;Treat the cod like a steak &#8211; you&#8217;ll end up with something even more delicious,&#8221; Kenneth adds with a wink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kenneth-is-not-afraid-of-international-influences\">Kenneth is Not Afraid of International Influences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kenneth has a final winter tip; pasta with mussels. Boil the spaghetti. While you do this, steam the mussels and add a lot of butter in the stock, along with some lemon. When the pasta is perfect, drain it, add the stock, and garnish the mussels on top. With all the fresh ingredients available in Senja, Kenneth sees no problem with being inspired by other food traditions, in this case from the south of France.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-attractions todo-coastal-culture todo-cross-country-skiing todo-culture-and-history todo-fishing todo-northern-lights todo-skiing todo-winter-fishing facilities-family-friendly facilities-groups facilities-sami season-autumn season-winter region-senja malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/senja-is-the-fairy-tale-island-under-the-northern-lights\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/VirgilReglioni-Krokelvvatnet-21-768x461.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Senja is the fairy tale island under the Northern Lights<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNorthern Lights\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-attractions todo-northern-lights todo-photo season-autumn season-winter malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-nature-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/kristoffer-went-hunting-for-the-northern-lights-in-senja\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 46% 62%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1154\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/DSC_3350-Edit-768x1154.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2>Kristoffer went hunting for the Northern Lights in Senja<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNorthern Lights\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-natural-highlights todo-national-scenic-routes season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-senja malgrupper-bucket-list-betty wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-4\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-national-tourist-route-winds-around-senjas-outer-coast\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/000962_Reiner-Schaufler_www.nordnorge.com_-768x514.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Norwegian Scenic Route winds around Senja&#8217;s outer coast<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNorwegian Scenic Routes\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-faq\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n\t\t\t\tAbout skrei, cod and eating in Senja\n\t\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"t2-accordion wp-block-t2-accordion\" data-allow-multiple=\"1\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"what-is-skrei?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is skrei?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-skrei?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tSkrei is the name we traditionally use for the Norwegian-Arctic cod in the period of the year when it migrates down from the Barents Sea to the Northern Norwegian coast to spawn.  The word itself is derived from old Norse skrei\u00f0, past tense of the verb skri\u00f0a &#8211; to move slowly. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"isn&#039;t-it-called-the-lofoten-fisheries?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tIsn&#039;t it called the Lofoten fisheries?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-labelledby=\"isn&#039;t-it-called-the-lofoten-fisheries?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tIndeed. The Lofoten Islands were traditionally the most intense area for cod fishing, attracting the most fishermen from all along the coast. But these days, the biggest catches seem to be taken further north, in Vester\u00e5len and off Senja. This can be due to natural variations, and it has also been suggested that warmer waters due to climate change might be part of the explanation. This is why we often talk about the winter fisheries these days. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"where-is-senja?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere is Senja?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-labelledby=\"where-is-senja?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja is an island in Northern Norway, some 300 km inside the Arctic Circle. At 1586 km2, it&#8217;s Norway&#8217;s second biggest island, and in summer it&#8217;s a popular hiking and nature destination. Fewer come in winter, but the lovely winter landscapes, skiing, the Northern Lights and the chance to eat fresh cod ensure an exciting few days. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"where-does-kenneth-pettersen-work?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere does Kenneth Pettersen work?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-labelledby=\"where-does-kenneth-pettersen-work?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tKenneth Pettersen works at Senja by Heart, a small resort\/hotel in the village of Torsken on Senja&#8217;s ocean side. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" 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