On the 13th of December, we celebrate Saint Lucia day with a Saint Lucia light parade. According to the legend, Saint Lucia brought “food and aid to Christians hiding in the catacombs using a candle-lit wreath to light her way and leave her hands free…
Simply hygge
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APPLE GLØGG recipe
Read moreI am delighted to share another favourite Gløgg recipe, one that is suitable for people who do not drink alcohol, and also for children. A delicious hot drink enjoyed when it is cold outside, leaves you with a satisfactory feeling of hygge and it is…
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RED WINE GLØGG recipe
Read moreGløgg is a spicy mulled wine with origins from the German Glühwein. It is a very popular drink in the colder months, and in Denmark, it is one of our favourite things to enjoy during the festive month of December, and for most gatherings, people…
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DIY CLAY ORNAMENTS
Read moreSmall gifts and tokens of appreciation are some of the most wonderful things to make and give to someone you care about. Some of my most treasured things are homemade, and often something my daughters have spent time and effort making for me. The last…
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Utterly delicious HAVREGRYNSKUGLER
Read moreWhen I was little, one of the first edible things I managed to make entirely on my own was what we call ‘Havregryns Kugler’, which is a small round oat and chocolate ball, covered in coconut shavings – let me tell you – it is…
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JULEHYGGE IN THE GREENHOUSE
Read moreBeing an advocate of creating and “Chasing hygge” everywhere, I absolutely adored coming across the hyggelige and cozy greenhouse belonging to my lovely girlfriend Mille. Her greenhouse is her sanctuary, a place she relaxes all year round. She has decked it out for winter, and…
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DIY FESTIVE WREATH WITH THE STRUPS RING
Read moreOne of the first things I do every year is to make a beautiful wreath that can adorn my door or wall all of December. It is a thing I look forward to putting up every year. I think there is something very hyggeligt about…
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D.I.Y Advent candle decoration
Read moreIn Denmark, almost everybody buys or makes Advent candle decorations. The tradition is very hyggelig – and you burn one candle every Sunday leading up to Christmas. If you do it right – you’ll end up with 4 candles, all different shape Everyone looks forward…
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Royal Smushi Café COPENHAGEN
Read moreIf you ever visit Copenhagen, I would thoroughly recommend a visit to the Royal Smushi Café. The café is one of the prettiest places in town, and the coffee is great too. For lunch, they serve the famous Danish ‘Smørrebrød’ (open-sandwiches) in bite-sized bits of delight.…
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Out and about – Fætter Fætter – Toast extraordinaire
Read moreI love toasted sandwiches with everything yummy and scrumptious inside. I am fully aware that they are probably not the healthiest option when it comes to lunch, but it is one of the tastiest. We used to have a panini press when I grew up, and…