What’s Hygge?
The Danish word Hygge (hugh-gah) is a feeling or mood that comes from taking genuine pleasure in making ordinary everyday things simply extraordinary.
It’s about being conscious and authentic from home to work to friends to celebrations to the every day tasks. Hygge can be used to describe a lot of things in a lot of ways.
My favourite? Simple, cosy, charming. That's what I hope to share here.
By the way, I'm alex (the girl). Learn more here.Elsewhere
Category Archives: Pleasures of Food
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 turn people off forever as it did me when I was younger. It wasn’t until… Continue reading
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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 TV I’m sure I’d be Tivo’ing shows (Nigella for sure), too. But I must confess… Continue reading
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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 from jam to cheese. With the cool fall weather and seeing pumpkins everywhere, I’ve… Continue reading
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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 in particular I’ve become slightly addicted to – the Strawberry Watermelon Drink. It’s refreshing, it’s… Continue reading
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