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I’ve been playing around for a few years now, trying to find the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe, and this is the one my son requests the most often. While most recipes call for melted butter, mine uses oil; not only does this mean less washing up but it is invariably more economical! The mixture may seem a little greasier

We are blessed to have a wonderful old cherry tree in the garden. Every year as its rosy tinted petals froth forth in Spring, I think how wonderful it would be to bring in a few bloom-laden twigs to cheer up the house. Within hours I am resentfully hoovering up all the petals as they immediately drop off and are

Don’t be fooled by the name, Danish “Dirty Eggs” are delicious! While chocolate bunnies and egg hunts might be familiar Easter traditions, Denmark boasts a dish called “Skidne Æg,” which literally translates to “dirty eggs.” Despite the unappetizing name, Skidne Æg are actually hard-boiled eggs served in a delicious mustard sauce; perfect for a lazy breakfast over the long weekend!

While Easter is obviously a religious festival in many places, Scandinavia throws a springtime celebration with a focus on fun, family, and embracing the new season. Here’s a peek into some unique Danish and wider Scandinavian Easter traditions that might inspire your own festivities! Gækkebreve: The art of the anonymous Easter letter In Denmark, children take part in a lovely

Damp, fragrant and dense, this is my version of that Scandinavian supermarket staple, the Danish lemon half-moon cake. Popular in Denmark as an emergency purchase when friends are visiting (and a constant presence in my mum’s kitchen since I was little), it can usually be found on the shelves of most petrol stations. Legend has it that just as New