Slow Cooking
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 …
20 Apr
Macarons
Macarons
I hate to admit it but in all my trips to Paris I have never had a macaron. I didn’t even think to have one. …
16 Apr
Asparges/Asparagus
Asparges/Asparagus
I think the only (spring) food that Danes like more than their new potatoes are perhaps Asparges. After a long, cold, winter the spring is …
11 Sep
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
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 …
28 Jun
Sweet Beets
Sweet Beets
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 …
22 Feb
Wonderment – Chocolate
Wonderment – Chocolate
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 …
04 Jan
Simple but wonderful cooking, please!
Simple but wonderful cooking, please!
I can buy cookbooks with good intentions, I can follow food sites thinking that I will also one day share great tips. If I had …
09 Oct
Ebelskiver (or filled pancakes)
Ebelskiver (or filled pancakes)
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 …
09 May
Strawberry Watermelon Drink
Strawberry Watermelon Drink
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 …
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