You may have sunk your teeth into a flaky Danish before, hearing the crisp layers crackle, sensing the butter melt just so, and tasting the sweetness that sneaks in without ever feeling heavy, but how much do you really know about this pastry and its origins? You might think it must have been born in a cozy Danish bakery at dawn, crafted by generations of bakers who perfected the art of hygge in dough form. But here’s the twist: this beloved “Danish” pastry isn’t entirely Dan

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