Potato dumpling “Komle” on the menu during Restauration Crossings200 – Thanks to Stangeland Mølle!

In true historical style, Stangeland Mølle has ensured that the skipper and crew of Restauration Crossings200 can enjoy a taste of Norway all the way across the Atlantic! The generous donation includes comle meal for the entire crossing, preparing the crew for 98 days of comle meals in honor of our ancestors – and the Norwegian food culture.

Comle in the traditional way

With a crew of 11, a potluck dinner will be served every week during the voyage. As usual, Thursday will be “Comle Thursday”, and the meals will be prepared in true traditional style, just as komle has been made for generations. Over a period of 98 days, there will be 14 Thursdays, so there will be 14 “comlet Thursdays” on the crossing to New York.

The story behind komlen and raspeballen

Komlen, also known as raspeball, has a history closely linked to the introduction of the potato in Norway. The potato became widespread in Norway in the early 1800s, and as a robust and inexpensive raw material, it gradually replaced parts of the grain production in food dishes. It became an important ingredient in everyday diets.

But the raw potato could also be shaped with flour and cooked, and so the stove was born! This was an innovation in the 19th century, when the potato created new opportunities for varied and nutritious food. Komlen became a beloved dish throughout the country and has since retained its position as a Norwegian food classic.

A little piece of Norway at sea

Stangeland Mølle’s komlen meal provides the crew of Restauration Crossings200 with a tasty reminder of their homeland as they cross the Atlantic. Thanks to this generous contribution, the sailors can continue a tradition that both celebrates our food culture and reminds us of our roots.

We look forward to following the ship’s voyage and are confident that the committee will make Thursday the highlight of the week on board. A big thank you to Stangeland Mølle for helping to make Restauration Crossings200 a taste experience – from sea to sea!

With five meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper and afternoon coffee) for a crew of 11 over 98 days, 5,390 meals will be served on board during the crossing.