I think the only (spring) food that Danes like more than their new potatoes are perhaps Asparges (asparagus). After a long, cold, winter the spring is welcomed with everything asparagus;…
It was late in the afternoon and I was sitting at her kitchen table whilst she stood at the counter, cutting up veggies and flipping through the pages of a…
Cooking has never been an interest of mine; I tend to eat pretty simply on my own, opting for Whole Foods salad bars or a quick and easy rice meal…
Scandinavians tend to drink the most coffee per capita although specialty, sweet, and flavoured coffees still aren’t as popular as in North America. The coffee here is usually bold, rich,…
Beets have always played a huge part in Denmark; it’s one of two major crops (the other is potatoes) and it’s also harvested for sugar (there’s even a museum dedicated…
Chocolate. Such a nice word, isn’t it? Dark Chocolate – even better. When it’s good it’s oh so good but when it’s bad it can turn people off forever as…
Photo courtesy of Williams Sonoma Growing up, ebelskiver was a welcomed treat. Depending on the season or what was on hand, the fillings could be anything from jam to cheese.…
It’s been unexpectedly hot and humid in Santa Monica which, combined with moving and working, has made me one thirsty girl. And there’s one drink in particular I’ve become slightly…
A few days before Christmas I popped into the Humane Society to drop off a donation but I’m sure you can guess how that works; I did leave a donation…
There are days when there’s a certain feeling in the air that reminds me of France. Perhaps it’s the brisk air outside, the neighbours wood burning fireplace that’s going or…
Danes consume the most coffee and for good reason; coffee coats your belly to help keep you warm during winter months but it also provides a great after-dinner fix. My…
Although I’ve never done more than write a few letters with her over the years, Katherine Dunn is one of my favourite people and artists; her work (both with words…
The clouds and cool weather combined with Gluten Free Girl’s recent post had me craving porridge – something I hadn’t had in over a month. Now, that might not seem…
