It has been a while since I posted anything. I had a mild wrist injury which got in the way of baking, and I also decided to start working with and experimenting with sourdough, which is time-, attention-, and energy-consuming. still, I found some time to develop another recipe, combining a childhood-favorite cookie, with some Nordic flavors - Licorice-filled Caterpillar Cookies. As a child, I loved Turkish-delight-filled cookies. Those are cookies made of short pastry, simpl

Do you know the feeling you get, when you step into a place overflowing with spirit and uniqueness? A place that embodies the Danish culture of community and baked good?Step into one of these cozy nests, and I promise—you’ll feel a whole lot of Hygge . The story begins in 2016, when three friends opened Fovl  — a place they felt the Nordvest neighborhood was missing. They wanted somewhere lacked to gather from morning to night, combining quality, craftsmanship and community —

Just a step away from the hustle of Nørreport station, between the wide expanse of Israel Plads and a row of residential facades, lies Torvehallerne — one of Copenhagen’s most vibrant and irresistible places. More than just a posh market, it’s where the city’s culinary soul comes to life. It’s the kind of place where you instantly feel the rhythm of the city. Students rush through between classes, chefs chat with suppliers, and tourists pause, wide-eyed, as they take in the g

If the name of this blog hasn’t made it clear already — I’m a carb person. There are very few carbs in my life that would ever earn the dubious title of a “bad carb,” but I do try to enjoy them within a balanced and sensible diet — mostly to keep myself (and my weight) in check. In general, baked carbs are my Achilles’ heel — especially when it comes to savory pastries made with puff pastry. Here in Denmark, people tend to make mostly sweet puff pastry desserts, and maybe tha

There’s a Danish word that describes a feeling more than a thing: hygge (pronounced ‘hoo-gah’). It’s a well-known Danish concept — the subject of countless books, articles and conversations — and yet, many still struggle to define it. After living in Denmark for a few years now, I like to think I’ve got the idea figured out and I even like to distinguish between Winter Hygge  and Summer Hygge . At its core, hygge is referred to as the essence of coziness, warmth, and contentm