When I was small, I had a serious dislike for cooked fruit, and foods with lumpy bits in. I am still very particular with my foods, but I have discovered a serious love for crumbles. It is probably one of the easiest and quickest cakes…
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Blackberry picking – Simply HYGGE
Read moreI have always appreciated living in a country where you get the feel of the 4 seasons. I must admit that I am not always fond of winter, as it is very long here, but I always look forward to autumn; sweater weather, hot drinks,…
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Copenhagen on a rainy day – Guide
Read moreSummer in Denmark can be a bit unpredictable, as sunny days, blue skies, and heat is never guaranteed in Scandinavia. We have a saying in Denmark – “There is no such thing as bad weather – only bad clothing” – and it is a saying we…
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Crab fishing
Read moreOne of the most hyggelige activities I can remember taking part in as a kid was crab fishing. In seaside towns you’ll see hoards of children hanging off jetties with a fishing net, or a piece of string, trying to catch crabs. It takes patience, but…
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Homemade pizza sticks
Read moreI have admired Sweet Paul and his delicious Universe for quite some time now. Being a fellow Scandinavian, his aesthetics and food recipes are quite similar to the ones we use here in Denmark. A recipe of his we have taken to heart are the…
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Dragør – a must see destination if you visit Copenhagen
Read moreOn the very tip of Copenhagen is a small town called Dragør. I’d like to describe it as the most stunning hyggelige village in our capital city. It is a very picturesque place, with old brick houses, and cobbled streets. There is also a harbour with a…
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Watermelon popsicles
Read moreEven though it has been raining cats and dogs here, it is still summer, and when it is summer you can eat all the ice cream you want! Right!! Well in this house, we love ice-cream and if I am honest, we can consume a…
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Green smoothie to kickstart your day
Read moreI am one of the people who have difficulty eating anything in the morning, and around 10 o’clock, I usually start feeling tired, hungry and sometimes even dizzy. So now I have started making green smoothies to kickstart my day, and I tell you –…
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Making the ordinary seem extraordinary!
Read moreSome of you have recently asked me how I manage to pack so much ‘fun stuff’ into a busy week, where jobs, homework, parenting, cooking, cleaning – and all of the mediocre, daily tasks, tend to take over. This is where I am probably a bit…