Adventurous, accessible eats to enrich your world
This travel post is an extra special one because it’s about a city that I didn’t just visit, but am living in! My family and I moved abroad to the lovely city of Copenhagen, Denmark in April 2023, and we have been loving the adventures here. Don’t be fooled by our dog’s serious face in […]
Almost everyone loves bread in Scandinavia. And why wouldn’t they?! It’s some of the best bread (and pastries) in the world. We’re talking rye/brown bread, wheat bread, sourdough, multi-grain, and rolls in dozens of flavors (beer, oat, seeds, dried fruit and nuts). And while bakery bread is the best, the grocery stuff is surprisingly good, […]
This one may be admittedly be more of a Danish secret than a Scandinavian one, but their potatoes are really special. They’re so creamy. And they’re everywhere. Fries, potato frikadeller (meatballs), potato salad, potatoes in open-faced sandwiches. They’re everywhere, and they’re all amazing! There are lots of farms in Denmark, and I guess they’re just […]
I really admire that in Scandinavia, everyone wants to save money and spend thriftily. They are humble people and don’t like to be flashy or show wealth. And no matter how much they make or where they live, they love secondhand shopping (hand-me-downs, too). There are all kinds of thrift and second-hand shops across Copenhagen […]
Scandinavians really know how to stay in and enjoy it. While they can be a social people, they make for great neighbors because they’re quiet and don’t go out regularly (especially when the weather is dark, wet and cold at night). And I really like learning that it’s OK to stay in and enjoy simple […]