We recently spent some time in the Santa Ynez Valley for our first weekend getaway since moving to California! I had such fun exploring the area and will be sharing our experiences in a series of three blog posts. Today is our final post with an overview of Solvang, California and a recipe for Pandekager…
Hvid Gløgg (Danish White Mulled Wine) and Cook Yourself Happy Review
Cook Yourself Happy: The Danish Way, written by Caroline Fleming, features traditional and modern Danish fare with over 100 recipes. Highlights include a handful of Smørrebrød (Open Sandwiches), Juleand med det Hele (Christmas duck with all the trimmings), Rugbrød (Traditional Rye Bread), Koldskål med Kammerjunkere (Cold Buttermilk Soup with Vanilla and Oat Cookies), Bagte Rodfrugter…
Gulerodsbrud (Danish Carrot Rolls)
Gulerodsbrud is an interesting bread from Denmark filled with sunflower seeds and carrots before forming into rolls. This was a fun and unique bread to prepare with Claire. After the base rises, a well is formed in the center to hold the cracked egg, sunflower seeds, and grated carrot. The edges are sealed over the center, then the…
Nutella Stuffed Aebleskiver and Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Recipe for Nutella Stuffed Aebleskiver and overview of our visit to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Our good friends Lauren (blogger of Sew You Think You…
Brunede Kartofler (Danish Browned Potatoes)
Brunede Kartofler is a Danish potato dish popular during Christmas. It is the traditional accompaniment to meat dishes, such as roast pork or duck. Small potatoes are boiled, peeled, then tossed in a caramel sauce until browned. They are best served right from the stove. With time, the caramel coating is absorbed and loses its…
Havrebrød (Danish Oat Loaf)
Havrebrød is a Danish bread made from oats and bread flour. I found the recipe in The Great Scandinavian Baking Bookby Beatrice Ojakangas. This is an older book, published in 1988, with no pictures, but has still become one of my favorites. It includes recipes from Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland. This recipe makes…
