Books by Henry Notaker

The food cultures of Scandinavian countries are similar in important ways but also have many different traditions because of variations in geography and climate and unique social, cultural and political history. Food Culture in Scandinavia covers Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland's unique and common foodways, all in the context of significant recent changes. This is the most exhaustive overview available in English with all the latest insight. Students writing country reports and food mavens get the up-to-date scoop from an insider on how Scandinavians eat and live. Readers see how everyday food habits are quickly changing in Scandinavia, mostly in urban areas and among the younger generation. The trends are shown to stem from Scandinavians travelling more, Americanization and globalization, new immigrants bringing their cuisines, classic national and regional products being revitalized, high-end restaurants for the new business elite springing up, and a growing interest in healthful and organic food.The Historical Overview chapter lays the groundwork to understand the evolution from the traditional Scandinavian fare-fish, porridge, bread, milk. A chapter on major foods and ingredients elaborates on these staples and more and updates their use. In the Cooking chapter, the new gender dynamics are discussed in terms of who is shopping and cooking and especially the impact of the supermarket. Typical Meals discusses the mainstays for daily fare and notes the biggest changes in the choices of pizza and fast food for youth. Eating out in Scandinavia is becoming more common, and Chapter 5 highlights the growing options for casual family meals out, business and school lunches, as well as take-out food and more. The Special Occasions chapter illuminates the major events in the calendar, especially the magical Christmas time plus the famous seasonal fests such as Midsummer in Sweden and life-cycle events such as weddings, where innovation is expected. A final chapter on diet and health emphasizes the familiar health concerns related to diets too high in fat and sugar and too low in vegetables and fruit. A timeline, selected bibliography, illustrations, and classic recipes complement the narrative.

"Den 11. september 1973 døde præsident Salvador Allende, og det tre år lange politiske eksperiment, som blev kaldt "den chilenske vej til socialismen" fik en brat afslutning.""Generalernes time - Chile september-oktober 1973" er journalister Jan Stage og Henry Notakers bog fra de kaotiske uger i Chile efter præsidentens død. I bogen har de to journalister samlet et væld af materiale fra politikere, militær- og forretningspersoner, og ikke mindst fattigfolk fra slumkvartererne. Bogen giver et indblik i den første tid efter præsidentens død og den påvirkning som det socialistiske eksperiment har haft chilenerne.Henry Notaker (f. 1941) er en norsk journalist og forfatter. Henry Notaker har ved siden af sit journalistiske virke skrevet flere lærebøger inden for samfundsfag, historie og religion, ligesom han har optrådt på gæsteforedragsholder ved en række universiteter. Jan Stage (1937-2003) var en dansk forfatter, digter og journalist. I sin karriere udgav han både skøn- og faglitteratur foruden sin store journalistiske produktion. Jan Stage tilbragte en længere årrække på Cuba og i Mellemamerika. Fra 1967 var han Mellemamerika-korrespondent for dagbladet "Information". Udover Information skrev Jan Stage også for "Land og Folk", "Ekstra Bladet", "Politiken" og "Lettre Internationale" (tysk udgave). Jan Stage er særlig kendt for sit politiske engagement og sine mange reportager fra verdens krigszoner. Jan Stage modtog i en række priser og legater blandt andet Publicist Prisen (1994), Den Berlingske Fonds Journalistpris (1995) og Drassows Legat (1997)