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 …

READ MORE →

It is really simple to make your own SMØRREBRØD

A really easy to make lunch (or even dinner) – you might be tempted to invite guests for a traditional Danish meal?  Find here our …

READ MORE →

Great Prayer Day wheat buns – look for hvedeknopper or hveder

If you are keen to follow Danish traditions, then don’t miss out on buying the Great Prayer Day wheat buns. Prepare them properly or you …

READ MORE →

Buy leftovers for DKK 40 – use the Too Good To Go App

Launched in Denmark in 2016, the money saving App, Too Good To Go, has become a huge success – so much so that it can …

READ MORE →

The Fastelavnsbolle – a must have winter treat

Now is the time to have a great big heavy bun of Danish pastry filled with cream or whipped cream and chocolate icing on top. …

READ MORE →

“You cannot define Danish Fashion based on what you see people wearing”

Interview with Denmark’s own version of Anna Wintour (the notable Vogue editor), fashion editor and former model, Lotte Freddie, also known as Denmark’s fashion Queen …

READ MORE →

Nordic cooking could be an option for tonight’s dinner

Find inspiration in one of the nordic and scandinavian cooking books ” The Nordic Cook Book” by Magnus Nilsson. By Bente D. Knudsen Pictures: Courtesy …

READ MORE →

Why are there no hypermarkets in Denmark?

You may have been surprised to be unable to find the international hypermarket giants such as Walmart, Carrefour or Tesco in Denmark. The article continues …

READ MORE →

Eat your way to a larger vitamin D intake

Other than taking a vitamin D supplement, you could try to look at your diet and select foods that are rich in vitamin D. The …

READ MORE →

Fjordrejer … a summer delicacy

If you have noticed the really small pink shrimps served on white bread with a slice of lemon, then you have found the Danes’ preferred …

READ MORE →