The traditional Swedish cuisine is strongly influenced by Sweden's history and northern climate. Swedish cooking often incorporates seasonal, locally-grown ingredients such as vegetables, root vegetables, mushrooms, and berries, as well as fish, seafood, meat, and game. Well-known concepts like the smörgåsbord, fermented herring, and husmanskost emerge from the classic Swedish kitchen. The modern Swedish kitchen finds a balance between the old and new, rustic and modern. It represents a dynamic and innovative culinary culture that has gained worldwide popularity, with many Swedish chefs receiving international recognition.