To bake or to buy? Baking your own Æbleskiver
Maybe you are one for the ready to eat version of this delightful sweet afternoon treat. However, making your own is extremely gratifying as our …
Going Christmas shopping? Don’t forget your BYTTEMÆRKE!
It’s that time of the year when homes, shops and streets are beautifully decorated; and many are planning their Christmas gift shopping. Don’t forget your …
YOUR GUIDE TO NAVIGATING DENMARK AS A NEWLY ARRIVED EXPAT
Relocating is an overwhelming and intimidating prospect and to help make the initial move as seamless and straightforward as possible find our tips for must-knows …
Smørrebrød – a quintessentially Danish delicacy
Are you new to the world of smørrebrød or do you just find them a bit daunting? We have sampled some of the best eateries …
Create that homey feeling – every time you move
Find our best tips on how you can make your home furnishings fit in a new and different setting to help you recreate a homey …
The King of bread – Rugbrød
To foreigners perhaps the strangest Danish bread is the rugbrød – rye bread. The dark, compact, whole grain brick that takes some time to chew …
Wegner, Denmark’s King of Chairs, was never satisfied!
“If only you could design just one good chair in your life . . . But you simply cannot.” (Hans J. Wegner, 1952). Hans J. Wegner …
The joy of the ice-cold dip ” Are you insane or just slightly masochistic?”
Why on Earth do Danes want to jump into the sea in the middle of the winter when it’s freezing cold outside? The article continues …
Adjusting to Danish early education – a challenging experience says an American Mom
An American mom sends her two little sons off to school in Denmark and discovers that there are plenty of lessons to be learned from …
Royal Copenhagen porcelain – saved by the facelift of a young designer
Did you ever wonder about the love affair Danes seem to have with their porcelain brand Royal Copenhagen? Outdated and old fashioned, it was saved …