Adventurous, accessible eats to enrich your world
I know it’s been a while since I’ve been active on here, but the great thing about food blogs is they’re always a treasure trove of recipes (whether 1 or 11 years old). So, I thought I would do my usual recap of what you’ve been liking in 2024 and talk about what I want […]
Almost everyone loves bread in Scandinavia. And why wouldn’t they?! It’s some of the best bread (and pastries) in the world. We’re talking rye/brown bread, wheat bread, sourdough, multi-grain, and rolls in dozens of flavors (beer, oat, seeds, dried fruit and nuts). And while bakery bread is the best, the grocery stuff is surprisingly good, […]
I really admire that in Scandinavia, everyone wants to save money and spend thriftily. They are humble people and don’t like to be flashy or show wealth. And no matter how much they make or where they live, they love secondhand shopping (hand-me-downs, too). There are all kinds of thrift and second-hand shops across Copenhagen […]
Scandinavians really know how to stay in and enjoy it. While they can be a social people, they make for great neighbors because they’re quiet and don’t go out regularly (especially when the weather is dark, wet and cold at night). And I really like learning that it’s OK to stay in and enjoy simple […]
We do so many things well in America, but reducing waste is typically not one of them. And I’m a firm “waste not, want not” person, thanks to my grandmother repeating that so much when I grew up. I generally hate wasting things (time, money, food) and so do the Danes. Scandinavians have a lot […]