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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

Our new kitchen hero just arrived, in the form of  the Danish dough whisk (also sometimes called a brodpisker, which translates to “bread whipper” in Danish)! Here’s why this oddly-shaped tool will become your new best friend in the kitchen: Conquering Dough: Unlike its balloon whisk cousin, the Danish dough whisk isn’t afraid of a little challenge. Its design, with thick,

I have a penchant for both hot beverages and travel mugs, and can’t even start my car engine unless there is a nice cup of tea in the dashboard mug holder. However from time to time I do end up buying the odd takeaway coffee, so who would guess that these little dinky Easter baskets are made from the paper