Bornholm: the gastronomic island

The iconic tall white chimneys stand tall against the backdrop of a blue sky, emitting wisps of smoke barely visible to the eye. At the heart of this tradition stands Niels Kowsky, a third-generation smokehouse master. Despite learning the craft from his family at a young age, Niels opted not to continue the family business after the passing of his parents. Instead, he found solace as a smokehouse master at "Hasle Smokehouse", the sole establishment on the island still employing traditional hand-operated methods. Niels' day begins at dawn, delicately kindling the fire with small shavings to prevent the fish from falling into the flames. The choice of wood, once dictated by geographical location, now favors beech as the preferred fuel.