Gløgg – take the shortcut or make your own from scratch
On a cold winter day, a glass of hot glögg to warm you up is great. If you think Danes only make it from scratch …
Sunday 1 December is the first of four advent Sundays – is your wreath ready?
If you are new to this Christmas tradition find a few TIPS on how to make your own wreath. By Bente D. Knudsen An important …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
How to source vegetables other than Danish cabbage during the winter
If you are used to lovely fresh and tasty vegetables (and fruit) all year round shopping what you are used to may be a challenge …
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 Outdated and old fashioned, it was saved …
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. …
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 …
None of the traditional New Year Levees will take place
If you had hoped to enjoy the sight of beautiful horses, carriages and magnificent old style uniforms, you will be sadly disappointed. As a consequence …
Madam Blå – anything but blue
Forget iconic brands such as Royal Copenhagen, Georg Jensen, Kähler and the like. The one true iconic Danish brand is Madam Blue – Madam Blå, …