Soups are an integral part of Russian culture. Every dinner starts with a homemade soup, always made from scratch and with the freshest ingredients. Sampling these tasty creations is a great start towards understanding Russia and its people.

Join Viking's Karine Hagen and Trude Drevland, Mayor of Bergen, Norway to see how to properly peel shrimp, with a bit of table etiquette thrown in!

Gingerbread Houses are a cornerstone of Christmas festivities. Learn how to make a perfect Gingerbread house for your holiday with our very own Viking pastry chef, Joanna Hajn.