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The Norwegian lunch called “matpakke” is a lesson in simplicity
Sure, the spartan nature of the traditional Norwegian packed lunch might seem boring to the average office worker looking forward to their midday meal.
By Evan Kleiman • • 1 min readSure, the spartan nature of the traditional Norwegian packed lunch might seem boring to the average office worker looking forward to their midday meal. But BBC reporterZaria Govettand KCRW producer Christian Bordalexplain that the practice of matpakke has its charms not to mention deep cultural roots. Follow KCRW's Resident Norwegianfor a look at what lunch looks like -- everyday.
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