Created thousands of years ago, the High Coast in the northern part of Sweden is the highest coast in the world. Tareq sets out to see if he can catch Elmer, the fabled 50 kilo giant salmon of the Ångerman river. He also samples one of the most extreme types of Swedish food, fermented herring.

North Jutland has a rich and fascinating culinary history. The unique conditions have created equally unique products. Tareq meets local food entrepreneurs who have learned to adapt to this ever- changing environment, producing and harvesting amazing foods and putting this region on the culinary map.

Situated in the beautiful region of Uppland in the middle of Sweden, Uppsala is the city of knowledge: home to the oldest university in Scandinavia. It's a wonderful agricultural area surrounded by fertile flatlands where the river Fyris flows through the landscape.Tareq discovers the historical treasures of Uppsala and its thriving culinary life.